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Unusual Travel Ideas and Modern-Day Ireland.

I first visited Ireland in 1975, when it was a poor country disconnected from the modern world. You may be surprised to find that today, it’s one of the wealthiest nations on earth! (or, at least, it was until the current recession hit)

I hope the facts about Ireland and articles here will show you lots of subtle ways that Irish culture stays strong, even if it’s hidden a beneath the surface more than it once was. Along the way, you won’t find flying shamrocks and dancing leprechauns here. Irish culture is more surprising – and more fun - when you look past the kitsch imagery.

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What helps make the free Ireland Fun Facts newsletter special is all the help I get on it from Irish experts (see a sample). I’ve gotten the inside story on the best Celtic music by meeting and talking to John Doyle, one of the greatest guitarists ever to come out of Ireland, explored golf courses nobody knows about in Ireland like Carne with a friend who’s one of the best golf tour operators in the world, and run an article about the great new “gourmet farms” in West Cork, by another friend who does culinary TV shows in Ireland.

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Good Craic
When I first went to my grandfather's hometown in County Kerry back in the 1970's, I got hooked on the country. Thirty two years later, Irish culture shows no signs of fading out as far as I can see. As they say, “the Craic is mighty.” (find out exactly what craic is here)

Get Sidetracked Into Ireland!
Whenever you're on your way to do one thing in Ireland, you always get sidetracked into something else – and wind up having a bigger adventure than you were planning in the first place. I hope this site helps YOU get sidetracked into the sense of humor of the Irish people, as well as the history and delightful chaos of the place.
Slante
- Robert Sullivan