Away to Ireland

10/30/2024

Thank you to everyone who has supported my new small business! It means more than you know and I am grateful for each and every one of you! I pledge to continue to provide meaningful content and helpful suggestions for visiting Ireland. Please let me know what YOU would most like to know about traveling to the Emerald Isle!💚🇮🇪☘️

10/28/2024

Ahh Connemara, how I miss you 💚🇮🇪☘️

10/21/2024

Recognized by National Geographic, the Burren is a unique and stunning region of Ireland located on the west coast, just south of Galway in Co Clare.

Midway along Ireland’s Atlantic Coast lies the Burren, an otherworldly landscape whose mesmerising limestone formations have long shaped local history and culture and today bring in hikers, archaeologists and even film crews.

10/21/2024

Let me know when you are ready to start planning to get Away to Ireland!
www.awaytoireland.com

10/21/2024

Do you know that the contemporary festivities of Halloween trace their origins to Ireland's ancient Celtic Samhain festival (pronounced Sowin)? Samhain denotes the summer's end and represents the annual period when it is thought that the veil between the earthly and spiritual worlds are at their thinnest. The flagship event, the Púca Festival, is a four-day extravaganza in Trim, in the Boyne Valley, offering an assortment of entertainment, including parades, street artists, live music, and food stalls, ensuring broad appeal.

10/20/2024

Ireland is actually the only country in the world to have a musical instrument as its national emblem....
Leading harp maker, John Egan, who worked in Dublin from 1801-1841 - During his illustrious career, he made more than two thousand harps including this beauty! 🇮🇪

10/19/2024

Looking for a cozy midweek escape? Picture yourself by a crackling fire, savoring a pint of stout and a comforting bowl of chowder or traditional fish and chips. Our autumn rates for double and triple rooms are perfect for your getaway! Nestled near the stunning Sliabh Liag cliffs, Call us at 0749739101 to secure the best rates and make your stay unforgettable!

10/19/2024

Autumn is a special time in Ireland, marked by days infused with natural beauty and nights spent by a warm, cozy fire. Are you ready to plan your trip to Ireland? 🍂🍁🥃www.awaytoireland.com

10/17/2024

Grateful for your support!

10/15/2024

What can I say. . .this speaks to me and makes my heart happy 💚🇮🇪☘️

10/15/2024

Gives me chills just thinking about the history held in the ground here

WHERE IRELAND'S CELTIC HIGH KINGS WERE CROWNED!

The Hill of Tara is the jewel in the crown of Meath's Boyne Valley landscape, a complex concentration of monuments and significant events that date back as far as 3500 BC! From the time of the first Gaelic influence, this hill was Ireland’s political and spiritual centre, revered as a dwelling of the gods and an entrance to the otherworld of eternal joy and plenty where no mortal ever grew old.

Later it became the seat of the High Kings of Ireland and although its halls and palaces have long gone, the iron-age hilltop enclosure, earthworks, ditches, ring forts and ring barrows remain as evidence that this was once an important site of worship and a coveted seat of power. It's where Ireland's High Kings were crowned, and great inaugural feasts were held where they were approved by Earth Mother Goddess, Maeve. Back then, a king didn’t inherit his title, he either won it in battle or was chosen.

The reason this particular hill was chosen is that, as you can see, it commands the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, it’s said you can see half the counties of Ireland from here. To the north east, the view reaches all the way to the mountains of Mourne. Closer is the Hill of Slane where St Patrick is said to have lit his Pascal fire prior to making his way to Tara in the year 433 A.D. To the east can be seen The Hill of Skryne where St Columcille founded a monastery in the 6th century.

At first, a visitor to the Hill of Tara would be forgiven for being somewhat underwhelmed at what seems like just a series of lumps and bumps in the ground, and it can be difficult on first viewing to get a true sense of the phenomenal concentration of archaeology on the Hill of Tara. But at such an evocative and atmospheric place, it is not hard to conjure visions of ancient temples, palaces and tombs, a place where only a thin veil separates archaeology and mythology, history and legend. 🥰

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Pic. Pawel Zygmunt
https://www.instagram.com/breaking_light_pictures

10/15/2024

The Causeway Coastal route in Northern Ireland runs from Belfast to Derry/Londonderry, hugging the coastline and providing visitors with dramatic views, stunning landscapes, exhilarating activities and charming towns and villages. Here are a few sights included in the 10-day Epic Adventures in Ireland small group experience for women being offered next Autumn! Grab your friends and come Away to Ireland with me! Visit www.awaytoireland.com for more information! 💚🇬🇧☘️🇮🇪💚

10/15/2024

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10/13/2024

Cannot wait to share this special place with the women on the small group Epic Adventures in Ireland tour next year! Reach out for more information or check it out at awaytoireland.com

10/13/2024

The opening of Grand Central Station in Belfast ends the months long need to transfer to bus service in order to reach the capital city of Northern Ireland from Dublin!

10/13/2024

See you in May!!! 😍💚🇮🇪☘️

Feeling overwhelmed and need an escape? The Lakes of Killarney in Ireland offer a breathtaking sanctuary where tranquility reigns supreme. 🌊🍀

10/11/2024

Grateful for the positive review and happy I could help them fall in love with Ireland! 🇮🇪

10/11/2024

If this doesn’t make you want to visit Ireland I really don’t know what will! I’ll be in the wee little cottage by the sea if you’re looking for me 😉💚🇮🇪☘️

Dear Erin, how sweetly thy green bosom rises,
An emerald set in the ring of the sea!

~ John Philpot Curran (1750-1817)

The crystal-clear waters of the vast Atlantic turn emerald green in Erin's honour as they come to kiss her hem. Happy Friday from Achill Island, off the coast of County Mayo! 🥰

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Pic. Laura and Lisa
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10/11/2024

Just one of many incredible sights included in my small group tour for women next Autumn. Reach out for more information!
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🌉 Have you ever dared to cross the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in North Antrim, Northern Ireland? It takes a lot of courage!

10/10/2024

Join me for an unforgettable 10-day small group experience, exploring the best of the north and west of the Emerald Isle. From the vibrant capital cities of Dublin and Belfast, to the rugged and dramatic scenery of Counties Donegal and Mayo, you’ll fall in love with Ireland’s natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the local culture, learn about the rich history, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Irish people. This tour is specifically designed for women, providing a safe and welcoming environment for you to explore and make new friends. Contact me for more details and come Away to Ireland with me! 💚🇮🇪☘️

10/10/2024

This ancient stone hill fort is just one part of an incredible 10-day small group tour for women I am working on for next September! Stay tuned for more information 😉💚🇮🇪☘️

10/07/2024

I have to agree with all, but the last step of this advice!

10/05/2024

The secrets out now! Donegal is amazingly beautiful, rugged and untouched and should not be overlooked! But if everyone wants to visit the south instead, I’m ok with that 🤫😉

10/03/2024

The picturesque village of Adare makes a great stop on your way between Galway and Killarney. If you are looking for an incredible place for afternoon tea, book in at Adare Manor!