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Smithwick's entrance, a big red arched door inside a yellow wall
Oct 30, 2025

Kilkenny and the Story of Abbies, Ales and Uisce Beatha

Kilkenny is well known as a city of art and culture and one with a rich food and drink heritage, with a history of distilling and brewing that goes back a long way.
Man sitting in arm chair with whiskey in front of him
Mar 21, 2024

Top 10 things about being an Irish tour guide

Whilst we don’t celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in Ireland, there is a lot to be thankful for being a tour-guide in Ireland.
Smithwick's entrance, a big red arched door inside a yellow wall
Oct 30, 2025

Kilkenny and the Story of Abbies, Ales and Uisce Beatha

Kilkenny is well known as a city of art and culture and one with a rich food and drink heritage, with a history of distilling and brewing that goes back a long way.
Woman on float wearing big dress as crowd watches on for parade
Mar 16, 2024

5 Best Things about St. Patrick’s Day for the Irish.

This year I want to highlight the five best things about St. Patrick’s Day for the Irish.
Women's Day promotional image
Mar 16, 2024

Irish Trailblazers: Celebrating 8 Irish Women Who Shaped History.

Today’s a special one—it’s March 8th International Women’s Day! And what better way to celebrate than by shining a spotlight on 8 incredible Irish women who’ve left their mark on history.
Halloween festival, man dressed up with flaming rod
Mar 16, 2024

Happy Samhain

Halloween originated in Ireland as the Celtic festival of Samhain.
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