Travel Tips for the Green Isle - Associated Content

Ireland's Great Places - Malahide Castle

Jason Baker — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:36:00 EDT

Malahide is a 12th century castle and one of Ireland's oldest

Source: Jason Baker
Published: Oct 11, 2006

Irish Pottery-Making: History and Description

Peggy Adamik — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:46:00 EDT

The people of Ireland have been making pottery for at least 6,000 years. Mechanization has taken care of the need for everyday objects, but the demand for fine art pottery continues, allowing the Irish to continue this tradition.

Source: Peggy Adamik
Published: Sep 22, 2006

A Guide to Modern Films from Ireland

L. Brown — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:06:00 EDT

Hollywood attracts a lot of attention when it comes to movies, but the Irish seem to have a lock on exceptional comedies. Their dramas tend to focus on the IRA, with mixed results. Here are a few examples of each type of film, and what makes it unique.

Source: L. Brown
Published: Sep 11, 2006

Ireland's Famous Lands and Legends

Lacie Schaeffer — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:35:00 EDT

When we think of Ireland, words such as "St. Patrick," "leprechauns," and "Blarney Stone" readily come to mind. Why are they so famous in the course of Ireland's ancient history, and how did they come to be a staple of the country's tourism?

Source: Lacie Schaeffer
Published: Aug 02, 2006

Irish Chef and Restauranteur Gerri Gilliland

James Bartlett — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:39:00 EDT

Owner of the famous Santa Monica pub Finn McCool's, it was orioginally her father's bar in Newry, Co Down, which she has shipped over to the USA

Source: James Bartlett
Published: Jul 26, 2006

How the Irish Saved Civilization: A Review

Colleen Kowalewski — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:41:00 EDT

A 1000 word review and analysis of Thomas Cahill's notable work, which examines the role the Irish played in preserving Western literature and culture after the fall of Rome.

Source: Colleen Kowalewski
Published: Jun 15, 2006

Lots of Fun in Dublin, Ireland

Susan Anderson — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:34:00 EDT

Whether it is your very first visit, or your fiftieth one, you can never get bored in Dublin, Ireland.

Source: Susan Anderson
Published: Jun 06, 2006

West Belfast, Northern Ireland: The Peace Wall and the Murals

Melissa Gerry — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:12:00 EDT

This is a look at some of the murals on the Falls Road and Shankill Road in West Belfast, Northern Ireland after a trip that I took in May 2004. The images are truly unforgettable and help to literally paint a picture of life in West Belfast.

Source: Melissa Gerry
Published: Apr 06, 2006