Ireland’s Last Beetling Mill: Cookstown, Co Tyrone
I couldn’t resist stopping at a place with a name like beetling mill. Ends up beetling was the final step … more
Take the Tayto Tour: Trandragee, Co Armagh
For an American in Ireland, calling a french fry a chip can take some getting used to, but then we … more
The Origins of the Jack-O-Lantern: Museum of Country Life, Castlebar, Co Mayo
The tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween started in Ireland… except they put their knives to turnips instead (in fact … more
Bodysnatcher Watchtower & a Cemetery Cafe: Glasnevin, Co Dublin
Since the first grave was dug in 1832, Glasnevin has become a who’s who in Irish history. In an era … more
Barack Obama’s Ancestral Home: Moneygall, Co Offaly
Several sites connected to the Barack Obama’s Kearney relative’s remain near Moneygall. The site of the Kearney home is located … more
Birthplace of Irish Coffee and Home to Flying Boats: Foynes, Co Limerick
As the site of the original commercial transatlantic airport, Foynes welcomed the first wave of airline travelers who traveled in … more
