St Paddy’s Day Top Ten Tunes

For St Patrick's Day, this is my top ten playlist of Irish tunes! Sláinte! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_klil_eOEY Clannad were a band of siblings and uncles from Donegal who mixed folk, tradition and spiritual (alright, new age) music. I always loved Máire Ní Bhraonáin's voice and it blends beautifully with a then young, up and coming singer … Continue reading St Paddy’s Day Top Ten Tunes →

Ring of Kerry and Serenaded by Locals

Many of my friends who had visited Ireland warned me that the Irish drove with what they described as a reckless abandon. They drove on the wrong side of the road, tailgated like crazy and speed limits were merely a suggestion. Honestly, it didn’t sound very different from my daily commute to Boston. What they … Continue reading Ring of Kerry and Serenaded by Locals →

Let the Trip Begin

I had hoped the first day on the tour bus would have been just as special as the night before but it really wasn’t quite as spectacular. Steve, our tour bus guide, seemed nice enough but quickly informed us he wasn’t a big fan of Dublin and was more of a country guy than a … Continue reading Let the Trip Begin →

Planes, Hotels and the Legendary Jimmy from Dublin

With St Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve been listening to more Irish music than usual this year. The music always reminds me of this trip my nephew Chris and I took to Ireland in September 2008. We talked about going for years and finally decided 2008 had to be the year. We debated how we’d … Continue reading Planes, Hotels and the Legendary Jimmy from Dublin →