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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder. Written by: Ódhran O’Connell – www.TheIrishAbroad.com If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough. I first came across this phrase when on a visit to my Aunt and Uncle’s in London back in 2001. I must have been a few days short of my tenth birthday… Continue reading Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The Essential Beginners Guide To Cork

Every year, more than 30,000 students enroll in the two main educational institutions of Cork – University College Cork & Cork Institute of Technology. Cork is also known as Ireland’s Tech capital, so many multinational and national companies hire skilled employees from different countries who come in and make Cork their home. Add to that,… Continue reading The Essential Beginners Guide To Cork

Irish TikTok, It’s Like Normal TikTok, but Better

Irish TikTok, it’s like normal TikTok, but better. When we say “better” I mean, it will leave you with tears of laughter rolling down your face. The Irish are known for their sense of humor, their wittiness, and for never holding back. When you mix all those ingredients and upload it onto a global platform, you’re guaranteed… Continue reading Irish TikTok, It’s Like Normal TikTok, but Better

Éire Navigational Aid & Neutrality Marker Project

The Coastal watch was made up of local men, whose job was to record military activities they had observed along the coast. They recorded any activity into a logbook. (some logbooks can be read online Home | Military Archives) and they were to report any aircraft/submarine sightings via telephone. Coastal Watch Service The Coastal Watch… Continue reading Éire Navigational Aid & Neutrality Marker Project

Northern Ireland: Top 10 Attractions

Welcome to Northern Ireland, magic awaits. Below is the top 10 attractions to visit, voted by real travelers on TripAdvisor 10. Botanic Gardens Botanic Gardens is a public garden in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Occupying 28 acres of south Belfast, the gardens are popular with office workers, students and tourists. They are located on Stranmillis Road… Continue reading Northern Ireland: Top 10 Attractions

Limerick: Top 10 Attractions

Limerick (/ˈlɪmrɪk/; Irish: Luimneach [ˈl̪ˠɪmʲ(ə)nʲəx]) is a city in County Limerick, Ireland. It is located in the Mid-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. With a population of 94,192 at the 2016 census, Limerick is the third-most populous urban area in the state, and the fourth-most populous city on the island of Ireland. The city lies on the River Shannon, with… Continue reading Limerick: Top 10 Attractions

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Galway: Top 10 Attractions

Galway Cathedral, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland

Galway, a harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s hub is 18th-century Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops and traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music. Nearby, stone-clad cafes, boutiques and art galleries line the winding lanes of the Latin… Continue reading Galway: Top 10 Attractions

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Donegal: Top 10 Attractions

Donegal was voted number one on The National Geographic Traveler (UK) ‘cool list’ for 2017, and the area’s attractions include Glenveagh National Park (formerly part of the Glenveagh Estate), the only official national park anywhere in the Province of Ulster.The park is a 140 km² (about 35,000 acre) nature reserve with scenery of mountains, raised boglands, lakes and woodlands. At its heart is Glenveagh Castle,… Continue reading Donegal: Top 10 Attractions

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Cork: Top 10 Attractions

    From the towering cathedrals to the tops of the cliffs, county Cork is filled with history and beauty which fills the soul. Whether you dream of kissing the Blarney stone or enjoying a night out in the city, Cork has something to amaze us all. Below is the top favorite places to visit… Continue reading Cork: Top 10 Attractions

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