Category: Blog
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Walking tours in Galway City
I give many walking tours in Galway City, discussing the 14 tribes of Galway, the Claddagh Ring, Humanity Dick Martin, and much more. However, visitors are often most curious about the sculpture depicted in this photo. “The Inquisitive Hare” is a charming artwork by sculptor Donnacha Cahill. When visitors ask, “What’s with the rabbit?” I…
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A Day Tour from Dublin to Cobh, Co. Cork
If you ever find yourself in Cobh, County Cork, you might notice a famous statue of Annie Moore. Annie holds the unique honor of being the first person processed through Ellis Island in New York after she set sail from Cobh in 1892. Cobh itself boasts the second-largest natural harbor in the world, making it…
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WHAT’S THE CRAIC ABOUT IRISH PUBS?
Some fun facts about the pubs of Ireland ●During the Famine, there were over 800 morges houses which became licensed promises. ●The oldest pub in Ireland is Sean’s Bar in Athlone, dates to 900AD, possibly the oldest in the world. ●In the 1860’s, licensed premises were under treat from the Tremperce Movement and strict Victorian…
