Ireland
Jonathan Sacks February 9, 2021 Beer & Breweries, Culture, Dublin, Europe, Food & Drink, History, Ireland, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides The number 16 has great significance in Irish history. In 1916, the Easter Rising saw Ireland take major steps towards independence. For that uprising, 16 men were executed. James …
When you think of beer in Dublin, there’s only one name that comes to mind: Guinness. And yes, the city’s drinking culture & brewing tradition does revolve largely around …
Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …
Once a medieval port, Dalkey, Ireland is now home to Ireland’s rich & famous. Even if you can’t afford to move there, a day trip from Dublin to Dalkey …
Glasnevin Cemetery is the final resting place for many of Dublin’s most famous figures. With tours & a museum, Glasnevin Cemetery is a unique place to learn more about …
City museums are a great way of getting to know a place you’re visiting. They typically give an intimate portrayal of what it was like to live in the …
Jonathan Sacks December 4, 2020 Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Dublin, Europe, Food & Drink, Ireland, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides Once relegated to the history books, Dublin’s whiskey distilleries have undergone a 21st century rebirth. You can now visit old & new whiskey distilleries in Dublin for tours & …
Whiskey distilling is undergoing a revolution in Dublin. One of the new distilleries in the city is Pearse Lyons, a boutique distillery located in the Liberties. While there are …
For decades, no whiskey distilling took place in Dublin. Teeling Distillery rectified this, leading a movement to rediscover the city’s connection with whiskey production. Teeling’s advertising is ubiquitous at …
When most people think of Irish whiskey, Jameson is the first that comes to mind. The original Jameson Distillery opened in Dublin in 1780. While production has since moved …
Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. It’s located just outside of Cork. The Blarney Stone at the top of the tower is legendary in …
One of the most iconic views in Killarney, Ireland is Ross Castle, a 15th century castle on the edge of Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes. The castle …
The West of Ireland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Killarney is the jumping-off point for many scenic routes including the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, …
Killarney, Ireland is the main tourism hub for County Cork. The area has some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. It’s a jumping off point for visitors looking …
There’s no shortage of beautiful, historic castles in Ireland. Near Cork, of course, is the famous Blarney Castle. However, there’s another castle that’s even closer to the city: Blackrock …
