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Music Under the Irish Sun: 13 Festivals for Summer Craic

There’s something magical about walking around a sea of people, under the summer sun (fingers crossed), surrounded by chatter and laughter. Ice cream and beer. Tents and stars. Music. Music. Music. Luckily, festivals are aplenty in Ireland. At this point in the spring, most of the summer festivals have finalized

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An Average Weekend in Dublin

On Friday, after a stroll through the George’s St Arcade, my mates and I walked down South William Street and happened upon a bunny. This bunny was 6 feet tall and had a sign that said “Dance for the chocolate.” As a chocolate lover, I was determined not to let

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Massive cliffs of Inis Mor
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Off the Beaten Track: Inis Mor and the Worm Hole

If I happened upon a fork in the road, I wouldn’t take the road less traveled, nor would I pocket the fork. Who cares about roads? I’d walk straight into the forest and do some trailblazing! That’s how I found myself in the presence of the Wormhole. Having hiked through

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7 Treasures of Dublin Hidden in Plain Sight

Dublin. Pubs, Trinity College, Book of Kells, Guinness, The Liffey, Ha’Penny Bridge… These are must sees no doubt featured in your copy of the Lonely Planet. But what if you wanted to dig deeper and really get to know the city? Simple, just pick up a copy of Secret Dublin:

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