Things to See and Do in Galway
The once walled city Galway is one of the Irish tourist spots which can be visited and viewed without much hassle. Much of the area, which is open to pedestrians, occupies a space which is...
The Untold Diversity of Irish Cuisine
For many, the notion of Irish cuisine invokes images of hearty stews and the ubiquitous potato in many of its forms. Yet, the culinary landscape of Ireland is far richer and diverse, a gastronomic...
The Troubles in Ireland: A Historical Overview
The history of Ireland is marked by centuries of political and religious tension, but perhaps no period is as tumultuous or as deeply etched in the collective memory as The Troubles. Below is my...
A Bit of Ireland- The Aran Islands
Off the western coast of Ireland, the Aran islands lie approximately five miles to the south of Galway. Comprised of three tiny limestone islands, the Aran Islands have rough terrain. The islands...
Be in love with Connemara National Park
In County Galway, West of Ireland is the home of one of Ireland's national parks - the Connemara National Park. It is one of Ireland's six national parks preserved and supervised by the National...
Aughnanure Castle
What better way to de-stress than take a tour of one of the beautiful tower houses of Galway? Located near the shores of Lough Corrib, 3.5km from Oughterard off N59 - Oughterard to Galway road,...
An EU Citizen's Journey: Working and Living in Ireland
As an EU citizen, I have been fortunate to work and live in different corners of Europe, and my latest adventure has been relocating to the Emerald Isle Ireland. The country's captivating...