Let’s face it, every March 17 we all want to be Irish. My husband and I argue over who’s more Irish. He tells me my maiden name is pure Scottish but I know from family stories that my Grandfather was Irish. My mother was a McCormick and knew every Irish … Read more
Galway and the Aran Islands Several years ago I had one of the best vacations of my life when I traveled around the West of Ireland, particularly in counties Galway and Mayo, taking in its dramatic scenery and catching up with family—my father was born in Mayo and I still … Read more
Shop In Ireland as if You Were There Trying to stay warm this winter? Here in the Big Apple we’ve been hunkering down for months but if that’s not the case for you, then the Squire is green with envy. And speaking of green and staying warm, we think we’re … Read more
Trad Music on the Dingle Peninsula There’s something in traditional Irish music that speaks to the soul. Whether it’s a jig, a reel or a haunting fiddle tune, it calls to you. It made sense for it to speak to my husband; his great-great-grandfather arrived from Cork … Read more
City of Hidden Giants By Mike Flemming and Jaime Steele of Belfast Creative Agency Say Belfast to most people English speaking or not, and perhaps an image of war-torn strife springs to mind. But say it to anyone who’s been to the city in the past few years and they’ll … Read more
Life is busy. With smart phones, laptops and iPads – quiet moments are rare. It’s common to feel stress all around us and hear people complaining about lack of time not to mention a to-do list that’s too long. When we finally do take “time off”, the stressful flight process, … Read more
After reading the Squire’s Inside Scoop on the Irish Castle Hotels tours, I admit I became taken with all things “castle” in Ireland. I might go so far as to say that I morphed into a bit of a Castle Queen, but please don’t dare try to compare me to … Read more
Packing for a Destination Wedding in Ireland So, you’re off to Ireland. One of your mates is planning to tie the knot on the Emerald Isle (lucky bugger!) swapping a Caribbean beach affair to walk down the aisle of the little church in her fiance’s village. Ay. So romantic. Do … Read more
The Irish Countryside at Your Leisure Dublin has made a name for itself as a hot spot, with hip nightlife and new restaurants, but many of us still wonder about Ireland beyond the city limits. After catching the buzz of city life and spending big, a road-trip through the countryside … Read more
This month we shift our spotlight center-stage on Ireland and, guess what, we got you front row seats. For all you Broadway Babies, you’ll be intrigued to know that Ireland has a rich and long history in theatre. Dating as far back as the 1600’s, Ireland has made numerous contributions … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy staying at a fabulous hotel, receiving world-class service, and just leaving your cares and worries at home? I’ve stayed at some intriguing hotels but none have produced the level of excitement and wonder like the castle hotels in Ireland. There’s nothing quite like the experience of spending … Read more
4 Ways to Spend the Night Planning a trip to Ireland this spring, but can’t decide where you’d prefer to stay in terms of accommodations? With decisions to be made between modern hotels and medieval castles, why not try a bit of everything? The King and Kinsmen Package from European … Read more
The Merrion Hotel Are you keen on luxury with a capital “L” and looking to sink deep into its clutches while you’re in the fair city of Dublin? Here, at TravelSquire we don’t blame you. There’s nothing quite like gracious Irish living and The Merrion offers exactly that (and more) … Read more
We’ve heard the story one too many times about how your dear old mum made you sing Mother Machree every year at the St. Patrick’s Day recital. Imagine your poor brothers and sisters having to listen to you trying to hit those high notes at the end … “and God … Read more
Spring is officially here and what better way to celebrate than by taking a trip to Ireland? The Squire is pleased to report that Sceptre Tours is offering a special package deal for Ireland this spring. The package includes roundtrip airfare from New York to Ireland, a weekly manual shift … Read more