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Home » Destinations » World » Ireland

7 Expert Tips to Plan Your First Ireland Vacation

March 4, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Dunguaire Castle Kinvarra, photo credit Jody Halstead

Today’s post comes from my friend, Jody Halstead, an expert on Ireland vacation planning. Since I haven’t been there yet, my advice might not be quite as good. If you’re planning a trip to Ireland soon, I think this will help! (We are using her advice for a 2019 trip!) When families begin considering their first […]

Filed Under: Ireland, Uncategorized, World

Brazen Head Irish Pub in Dublin

March 14, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

I discovered my love of Irish pub food quite accidentally. One night on our honeymoon in Tennessee, a sudden, torrential downpour fell from the sky. We ducked into a restaurant to avoid getting soaked and voila! Our love of Irish pub food was born! One day, hopefully soon, I’ll get to eat genuine Irish food […]

Filed Under: At home, Destinations, Ireland, Recipes, Uncategorized, World

Christ Church, Dublin, Ireland

March 13, 2013 by Karen Dawkins 9 Comments

Near the top of my vacation bucket list is a trip to Ireland. I would love to stay in a medieval castle (with modern amenities, of course), tour the countryside, dine in local pubs and visit Dublin’s Christ Church. The cathedral was founded probably sometime after King Sitric Silknebeard’s 1028 pilgrimage to Rome.  (Side note: Isn’t that […]

Filed Under: attractions, Destinations, Ireland, World

Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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