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Dublin The Capital City of Ireland
A memorable trip with my family was flying non-stop from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Dublin International. What a spectacular view of green landscapes as far as the eye could see. We circled to come in for a landing. I watched the faces of my family to see their expressions. I…

All Hallows Eve – A Celtic Celebration for Fall
It’s coming up on one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween was brought to America by the Irish. It’s a Celtic celebration known as Samhain or translated to summer’s end. People gather to enjoy a bounty of food from the summer crops and prepare for the coming of…

County Clare, Ireland – Explore & Enjoy
On some occasions we stay outside of Limerick at the Bunratty Castle Hotel and Park. They have one of the best breakfast potatoes I’ve ever tasted. Crisp and crunchy on the outside but soft and delicious on the inside. My mouth waters just thinking of them. You can choose from…

Shannon to Limerick – A Relaxing Drive
Flying into Dublin usually is the first choice for so many travelers choosing to start their journey in this majestic old-world city. My preference is to travel to Shannon Airport instead of Dublin. It is smaller & more easily managed. It takes a little longer travel time from California but…