I Was Delia Mahon
My name was Delia Mahon. I was a 20-year-old woman taking 3rd-class passage aboard the Titanic on April 11, 1912. I boarded at Queenstown (now Cobh), headed for New York. […]
Category Archives: Ireland
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
You need to allow yourself a full day to visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. We rushed through in less than two hours and barely had time to absorb all […]
The Hunt for Art in Limerick
Our tour of Limerick included several museum visits. One of these was the Hunt Museum, which contains the Hunt family’s private collection of art. Gertrude and John Hunt (who weirdly […]
An Evening of Food, Folklore & Fairies
Let me tell you a story… Did you feel yourself relax when I said that? Did you lean forward slightly, waiting to hear more? Were you transported immediately to childhood, […]
Where to Stay in Limerick
Hopefully I’ve written enough about Limerick now that I’ve whet your appetite to visit this 2014 City of Culture for yourself. If you find yourself in this fascinating city, you’re […]
Limerick & Literature
When I applied to take part in Failte Ireland’s Limerick Tour, it was almost solely based on the night described as a Limerick Slam at Michael Flannery’s pub in Limerick. […]
King John’s Castle
From the outside, you’d never guess what awaits visitors inside King John’s Castle. The 13th century military fortress is so well-preserved that you expect to walk across a drawbridge over […]
I Adore Adare
Sometimes it’s really good to be a travel blogger. You get to go places like this: And when you get there, you’re greeted like this: Truly, we felt like royalty. […]
Look Who’s Talking!
I did it! I kissed the Blarney Stone! I have now been bestowed with the gift of gab for 7 years. Just what every blogger needs. 🙂 What’s the first […]
Irish Coffee and Flying Boats at Foynes
I am no stranger to aircraft museums, but I’m about to announce my new favorite: the Foynes Flying Boat Museum in County Limerick, Ireland. Never before has the history of […]
Browsing The Atlas 