Waterford City is the oldest city in Ireland for a reason. It was founded in 914 AD by the Vikings from Norway and became a Norse settlement because of its close proximity to the waters. Regnall, the Viking adventurer, would later leave Waterford but the city would be already established to become a center of…
Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo sits a little outside County Cork but if you are from Cobh, the 50 minute drive eastbound is worth it. Especially if you have a kid. There are lots of play areas starting with this indoor playground just after the entrance. This place can host birthday parties with food,…
Did you know the Titanic Bar resto used to be part of the White Star Line office? On a quiet night of dining, i realized the Titanic history can be even more appreciated when you observe the interior lights of this transformed space. Here is a poetic tribute and photo narrative on this gem in…
Knock Shrine in County Mayo Ireland is a pilgrim’s retreat in the national and international scene. People from neighbouring counties and from all over the world visit this little village to pay homage to the site of the apparition. According to credible witnesses, there were locals who have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the…
Christmas Swim in Cork Ireland is not what you would expect to do on a Christmas morning, but for the brave swimmers in Cuskinny Cobh, a cold swim is as exciting as opening presents from Santa. On this dry December 25th late morning, patches of clouds are hovering and the horizon is shining moodily as…
Christmas at Cork Ireland is never the same after a visit to Cork North Pole Experience. Family with kids are in for a wonderful treat as they experience a wholesome theatrical Christmas experience. Each year brings a different theme and characters for the enjoyment of both adults and children, so feel free to check the…
The recently-concluded Tidy Towns Awards presented Cobh Ireland as “All Ireland Pollinator Regional Award”. It comes as no surprise to me and the Cobh locals and probably to the thousand visitors who graced our town because there are just so many flowering plants around. The plants are carefully picked so that there are flowers all…
What do the Deck of Cards in Cobh, Ireland and the Painted Ladies, sometimes called Seven Sisters, of San Francisco, California have in common? Many would say the obvious which is the distinctive different colours on the houses, and understandibly so. Visitors from Europe and Ireland would like to see the charming houses on West…
Today’s out of town trip from Cobh took us to Garinish Island. It is located in the deep end of West Cork Ireland and is a good hour and 45 minutes to two hours drive from the Great Island of Cobh. In order to get to the island itself, there is a fifteen minute ferry…
Ireland’s Ancient East trail is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, particularly in the East Cork area. St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal Ireland is minutes away from Cobh by car and is a nice stop if you are in this coastal town. Known for being a medieval town back in the days,…
