Travel and Vacation

There’s one sure way to beat the New Year blues and that is to book a holiday. Whilst some of us still yearn for the sun, sea and sand of Spain and Portugal an increasing number of us are looking closer to home for their annual holiday. Ireland could be your perfect 2011 holiday destination. Ireland offers visitors a unique culture, wonderful scenery and a very friendly welcome. There are some fantastic places to stay and we recommend that to really experience Ireland you take an Irish Holiday Cottage. In Ireland self catering cottages are very often in beautiful locations, away from large towns and cities, and many have that distinctive character that is ‘Ireland’.

The history of Howth…

Howth derived its name possibly from the Norse Word “Hoved” which translates to “Head” in English. The area was inhabited by some of the first Norse settlers in Ireland in the 9th Century AD and their descendants up until the Norman invasion of 1169. Howth has been recognized as a port of trade going back as far as the 14th Century, although the actual harbour was not built until the early 19th Century.

I want to tell you about a ghost experience that was shared with me by a friend from Ireland, but first a few words in general about ghosts:

A ghost is the spirit of a dead person, or sometimes an animal, and sometimes manifests looking very much as they did in life, and is usually encountered in places the person spent a lot of time while they were corporeal. The word “ghost” is also used to reference any spirit or demon. Ghosts are usually found haunting the area in which they died.

County Killarney, Ireland is one of the nation’s most charming, pastoral vacation opportunities. The county is remarkable for having a vast national park and an incredibly diverse ecosystem. The county is home to many small villages and towns and is particularly popular with those who want a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay while they explore what Ireland has to offer.

Ireland Off-Season – Travel at It’s Best! Unexpected Surprises and Tips for Everyone

Unexpected Surprises and Tips for Everyone Including Solo Travelers, Vegans, and Those Looking for a Bit of Magic Any Time of Year.

If you have your sights set on Ireland, or any exotic travel locale for that matter, then don’t be put off by mass opinions and appeal. Ireland, especially its magical west coast, is a must-see whether traveling en groupe or going it alone. And all you vegetarians and vegans out there will find Ireland to be surprisingly accommodating with interesting and fairly elaborate options available. You simply need to ask. This Emerald Isle offers a nice blend of down-to-earth goodness, ancient and exotic mystique, and lively pub night life. There’s something for everyone indeed.

In recent decades Ireland has developed from a country on the brink of bankruptcy to being one of the richest nations in Europe. Economic prosperity has brought about massive changes in Ireland, but in some regards Ireland still falls behind its European neighbors. Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen aims to address these issues with a blueprint for the future development of infrastructure in Ireland, Transport 21. In the words of Martin Cullen, “the plan in full will reshape Irish transport infrastructure for the decades to come.”

The bar plays an important role in our social lives. Throughout the west, the bar is a place to go to relax, meet friends, discuss business or just forget your sorrows. Most of us have a good local bar, pub or hotel that is our home from home after a tough day. And bars around the world can become renowned for their hospitality. Some are made famous through film, literature or just sheer good reputation. Here are some of the most famous bars in the world.

Since we moved to Ireland, five plus years ago we have welcomed many people to our self catering apartment in Kinsale. The ease (or not) of how they adjust to the differences they find has been a source of amusement, recalling as it does our own memories of discomfort when we first reinvented our lives. The following list of five things to consider is offered in the hopes that it will make your travel in Ireland, and stay at our apartment in Kinsale easier.

Dublin hotels are some of the most interesting hotels in the entire world. There is a great deal of variety in the types of lodgings there, and there is something available for every type of vacation or business need. Even those who need extended stay accommodations will have plenty of choice in the city.

Dublin hotels and motels

Like many countries, nowadays Easter in Ireland is celebrated with easter holidays, easter eggs and easter bunnies. Easter Sunday is a time for family and friends to get together, attend mass and have a roast dinner. Like most Catholic countries for 40 days before Easter Sunday we have a period called ‘Lent’ where some people abstain from something they like. On Good Friday, pubs are closed as a mark of respect, but when Easter Sunday comes round, people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ by attending mass, Lent is over and everyone can head out that night to enjoy themselves as the following day is a Bank Holiday Monday! The Easter bank holiday weekend is a big weekend in the social calender with lots of events taking place all over the country.