Category Archives: Ireland
Happy St Patrick’s!
Saint Patrick’s day seems to be a big holiday here in the US. The grocery stores are stacked with green cupcakes, decorations of shamrocks hang everywhere and parades are held in downtown’s around the country. Children are told traditional Irish fairy tales while adults go out on beer drinking binges. But do we really know what this day is all about? St. Patrick’s …
Experience Ireland in Atlanta
I had the fortunate opportunity to attend an event held by Tourism Ireland in Atlanta, Georgia on April 28, 2011. The event was held specifically for travel agents who send clients to Ireland and the media who write about traveling and destinations. Titled “Experience a Flavor of Ireland”, the evening was filled with Irish entertainment, information, and food. Tourism Ireland …