Category Archives: Typically Irish

Fresh from the Farm: My Favourite Irish Farmers Markets

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Andrea

I have recently rediscovered my love of cooking – not a 2 minute jobby in the microwave – You know, the proper kind with a dash of this, and a touch of this, you know! As I like using super … Continue reading →

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Short History of Mother’s Day in Ireland

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Andrea

Here in Ireland Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.  

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Yummy: Irish Christmas Cake!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Hotelsireland.com

Bring a piece of Ireland into your home this Christmas with these traditional Irish Christmas Recipe. Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Andrea

Never ones to avoid a party, here in Ireland we are all doing our last minute preparations for one of the world’s oldest traditions Halloween.  So as we root through our wardrobes looking for the finishing touches for this year’s … Continue reading →

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Tongue twisting Place Names of Ireland

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Andrea

You find yourself on vacation in a country that you’re not familiar with. It’s a different climate, a different culture, different currency. But more often that not, the most baffling thing you can come up against while on vacation is … Continue reading →

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10 Useful Things I have Learnt About Ireland and Irish While I Lived Here!!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Madeleine

I’ve been living in Ireland for 4 months now and right now, at the time you are reading this, it’s my last day at work with Hotelsireland.com and my great colleagues. Sounds sad huh? I’ll try not to make you … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Most Famous Pubs!!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Madeleine

You are tired of the one and only Irish Pub in your town outside Ireland. It is either called The Fitzpatrick, the Shamrock or the O’ something. You are coming to Ireland and you want to live the great Irish Experience … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day in Dublin – where else?!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Madeleine

Hiya Folks, I can’t believe St. Patrick’s Day (well, it’s actually a whole “weekend” this year) is upon us already! Living in Dublin now, I’m obviously at the heart of all festivities. And believe me, I’m going to enjoy every … Continue reading →

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Leap Year Proposal? ♥

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Madeleine

Hello all. Did you know this year has 366 days? It is true, today is the 29th of February! And for all of you who don’t know this yet: This is what we call a Leap Year! So why is this … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action: Ireland in Movies

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Andrea

Hi all. The Oscars are upon us, the end to another interesting Award Season with a lot of glitz and glam being brought directly to our living rooms via our TV set. I’m kinda excited already and my list of movies … Continue reading →

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