Description:
The Podcast on Irish Travel, Irish Customs and All Things Irish. We take you to some of the best Irish towns and villages. As we explore Ireland's most popular destinations, we offer our suggestions to get you off the tourist trail and in to the real Ireland. Sit back, relax and make yourself comfortable at the Irish Fireside, and feel free to use our Episode Guides for maps, destination recaps and links to the sites and topics we discuss.
40 Podcasts:
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2. 49irishfiresidedublin.mp3 (played 27 times)
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Content:
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#59 Irish Turf and FREE STUFF
We're giving away FREE STUFF and chat with the master of Irish Turf Incense.
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#58 Irish Belleek, Tony Hearty & the Brobdingnagian Bards/Irish and Celtic Music Podcast
We enjoy our nomination to www.PodcastAwards.com, interview Tony Hearty about Irish Belleek and south County Armagh and feature the Brobdingnagian Bards.
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#57 Interview with Katherine Webster and a Tribute to Tommy Makem
We enjoy a chat with Katherine Webster from County Clare and feature an original song honoring Tommy Makem
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#56 “Sweeping the Floor” with Sean-Nós Dancing at Irish Fest
Ireland's top sean-nós dancers "Sweep the Floor" at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Oireachtas na Gaeilge took over the Gaeltacht tent and showed the crowd real Irish craic.
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#55 Spirit of Galway at Irish Fest
We enjoy some Irish set dancing, explore Galway and enjoy some music at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
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#54 Mobile Phones Abroad
A look at mobile phone options for those traveling to Ireland as well as some listener mail and a song from Craic Wisely.
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#53 iPhone in Ireland
An overview of iPhone service in Ireland, as well as it's capabilities for easy photo uploads, blogging and photo blogging.
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#52 Listener Mailbag
Corey has returned from Ireland and he's sharing some of your comments and feedback.
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#51 Rising of the Moon
Tom Joe shares "Rising of the Moon" at a session at Jim O' the Mill near Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary.
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#50 Posh Day in Dublin
It's Posh Day and Corey enjoys High Tea, some theatre and some swanky accommodations.
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#49 Chester Beatty Library & A Bad Hotel
Corey discovers a favorite Dublin attraction and laments his sub-standand accommodations.
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#48 Food, Folk & Fairies in Dublin
Corey stays in a Dublin Hostel and spends the evening with Johnny Daly from Celtic Folk Tours.
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#47 Achill Island
Corey is on-the-road and visits rugged Achill Island in County Mayo.
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#46 Seascapes & Sand Dunes in Sligo & Mayo
Still on the road, Corey changes things up with a visit to the sea.
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#45 Roscommon & the Entrance to Hell
Corey is on-the-road and visits some Roscommon sites and finds himself in an ancient underground room.
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#44 A Walk in Ireland
Corey chats about the beautiful days Ireland has been having this week.
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#43 Silvermines Mountain Hike
Time to take a hike along the ridge of the Silvermines Mountains.
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#42 Gardens of Ireland - PART 2
We take a tour of Knockpatrick Gardens in County Limerick and answer some listener mail. Enhanced podcast...also available as an MP3 at www.irishfireside.com.
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#41 Gardens of Ireland - PART 1
Spring is on its way, and we're heading to the Gardens of Ireland. Plus, Liam sings the Tipperary Waltz.
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#40 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: A Celebration of Irish Language and Culture - PART 2
We celebrate the Irish language in song as Emer de Barra talks to us about Oireachtas na Gaeilge.
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#39 Oireachtas na Gaeilge: Sean-Nós Irish Dancing - PART 1
Brian Ó Cuinneagáin introduces us to real Irish sean-nós dancing. He is a champion Oireachtas na Gaeilge dancer. Check back in a few days for interview featuring Oireachtas.
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#38 Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration
Here's a session from Philadelphia's Irish Center, during the city's Saint Patrick's Day celebrations last weekend.
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#37 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 3
We continue our look at Belfast and chat some more with Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket.
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#36 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 2
Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket gives us a local's perspective of the celebrations that happen in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland on July 12th.
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#35 Belfast: Bonfires & July 12th PART 1
We share our experience at one of the many bonfires we visited on July 11, 2007, the eve of the Belfast Marching Day. More info in our show notes at www.irishfireside.com.
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#34 Ireland Expert Pat Preston PART 2
We continue our interview with Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.
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#33 Ireland Expert Pat Preston PART 1
We welcome a very special guest, Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.
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#32 Dual Citizenship
We chat with listener Bill Sweeney about his experience obtaining dual citizenship...without ever having to leave the United States. Sorry about some of the sound quality.
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#31 Winter Memories, Irish Farmstays and B&Bs
We kick off the New Year with some memories of winter in Ireland. Then we chat with some experts in Irish B&Bs.
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#30 Lullaby for Caoilte
In the spirit of the holidays, we give you this beautiful song performed by our friends in County Tipperary, Ireland. Merry Christmas!
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#29 Dingle and Aine
Today it’s off to the Irish-speaking region known as the Dingle Peninsula. Our neighbor Aine tells us all about her summer school experience there, and she tells us a story that is sure to leave you in stitches.
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#28 Celtic Colours
October in Ireland is the theme of this episode where Corey talks about visiting Ireland in the fall, the Celtic Colours Festival and some plans he has made for his trip to Ireland.
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#27 Session at Larkin's
Irish dancers take to the floor
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#26 Session at Graces
Roche (with Liam) shares "Ned of the Hill" at a session in Grace’s in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary.
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#25 Treasures of Ireland
Just back from 3 months in Ireland, we have loads to share...including our Treasures of Ireland Tour, some Irish-Gaelic and A Song for Ireland.
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#24 Glenstal Abbey
We take you to Glenstal Abbey, where the monks celebrate Mass in Gregorian chant, the gardens provide a peaceful respite for visitors and the Icon collection present a look into Church history. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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#23 LePoer Tower
We visit a hidden tower in County Waterford, try speaking a little Irish and get a traditional Irish song.
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#22 Packing for Ireland
On the eve of his departure to Ireland, Corey shares some of the items he typically packs for touring around Ireland. MOV VERSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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#21 South Ireland: Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork & Kerry
We chat with Mary O'Halloran and Marrie Keane about the southern most portion of Ireland. We also let you in on Matt Lauer's visit to Ireland and a possible sale at Aer Lingus.
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#20 Shannon Region, Toasted Sandwiches and Limerick You're A Lady
We head to the lesser visited treasures of the Shannon Region, enjoy toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches and Liam sings Limerick You're A Lady.
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#19 Irish Fireside's Appearance on FOX6 WakeUp News
Here's a clip from our appearance on the FOX6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee.
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#18 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 2
ATTENTION: MP3 version available at www.IrishFireside.com. Liza continues to share her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also tell you about The Gamer Traveler Podcast's Ireland episode.
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#17 Buying and Owning Property in Ireland PART 1
Our friend Liza shares her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also give you one last chance to sign up for the Ireland Getaway.
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#16 Saint Patrick's Day 2007
Enter our Trip to Ireland Giveaway, visit some Best Websites for Dreaming About Ireland and hear Liam sing Salley Gardens
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#03 Saint Patrick, Following in the Footsteps of the Saint, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Danny Boy
We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by exploring the life of the saint and the places he visited, as well as look at the Irish connection to corned beef and listen to an Irish-American Favorite.
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#15 An Irish Fireside Update
Unfortunately Corey's down with the flu, but Liam has some updates for everyone in this pre-St. Patrick's Day Podcast
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#14 "O Come Ye Back to Ireland," A Tour of Ireland Deal and More Messages from Our Comment Line
We go to our comment line to hear what our listeners have to say and field a few questions.
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#13 Northern Ireland, Frozen Black Irish and Star of the County Down
We reveal Northern Ireland as an up and coming tourist hotspot and visit with John Bustard from the Causeway Coast and Glens.
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#12 Downloadable Resources, Marc Gunn and Our Comment Line
We keep you dreaming about Ireland by telling you about a special coach tour of Ireland, several downloable resources, our comment line and music by Culann's Hound.
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#11 Plan Your Dream Trip to Ireland
Stop dreaming about a trip to Ireland and start planning with our podcast dedicated to helping you get your trip to the Emerald Isle on its way. We provide you plenty of resources and talk to Marie McKown from Tourism Ireland.
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#10 Inishowen, Brown Bread and the Wild Rover
We visit the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, make Irish brown bread and Liam sings the Wild Rover. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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#09 Dublin Interview with Jenny Finegan
We introduce our e-newsletter and get the inside scoop on Dublin from Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism.
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#08 The Cliffs of Moher, Roasted Salmon and The Devils Bit
Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Centre updates on their construction, we taste some of Fionn mac Cumhaill Salmon and we finish up with a song by Theresa Larkin.
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#07 Irish Fest, Ulster American Folk Park, Bread and Butter Pudding and Farewell to Nova Scotia
We celebrate the one time of year when Ireland comes to us, Milwaukee Irish Fest, we test out some new podcasting equipment, Liam gives us his secret to the best Bread and Butter Pudding just before singing us Farewell to Nova Scotia
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#06d Corey just returned from Ireland
Corey tells you about his recent visit to Ireland and invites listeners to share their fondest memories of Ireland.
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#06C Liam Is Off to Ireland...Again
We wish Liam safe travels as he heads back to Ireland to search out some new destinations and discover some new songs to share with us here at the fireside.
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#06B Dublin Bonus Episode
We've added a few more tips to help you enjoy Dublin
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#06 Dublin Sites, Dublin Coddle and Grace
Dublin is loaded with attractions that unfortunately most visitors miss. In this episode we visit a few of our favorite lesser-known sites and offer some tips for traveling to Dublin.
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#05 Money Matters, Apple Custard Pie and Molly Malone
In this episode we answer your questions about managing your money while traveling Ireland with tips that will allow you make intelligent decisions as you travel. We also feature Mary Ryan's Apple Custard Pie and Liam sings Molly Malone.
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#04 Waterford Crystal, Shin and Guinness and The Old Dungarvan Oak
We visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and some interesting sites nearby; then it's time for our recipe for shin and Guinness and Liam sings The Old Dungarvan Oak.
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#03B Shannon Airport for the First Time Visitor
We tell what to expect when you arrive or depart from Ireland's west coast airport.
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#02 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Potcheen Cocktail and She Moved Thro' the Fair
We visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where we give our tips to avoid the crowds, suggest some interesting sites nearby, mix up a potcheen cocktail and hear Liam's haunting version fo She Moved Thro' the Fair
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#01B Slainte
A special toast from the Irish Fireside
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#01 The Rock of Cashel, Scones and Kitty O'Toole
Our first podcast takes you to the Rock of Cashel where we give you tips to make the best of your visit, suggest some off the beaten path destinations nearby, share Liam's family scone recipe and listen to Liam's rendition of the song Kitty O'Toole.
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