The New Tastes of Ireland

While planning my first trip to Ireland I was told to expect to eat a lot of Irish stew because that’s what we’d find. While that may have been true years back, it’s a different stomping ground today. Wake up travelers and behold a new culinary hub.  Having just returned … Read more

The Glasson Hotel and Golf Resort County Westmeath, Ireland

  The Glasson Hotel and Golf Resort Only ninety minutes by car from Dublin lies a part of Ireland that some call “hidden Ireland”, the Midlands. As the name implies, it’s the center of Ireland, so expect to see a thousand shades of green and feel a real peacefulness that’s … Read more

Mount Falcon Country House Hotel County Mayo, Ireland

Mount Falcon Country House Hotel I let out a gasp as we drove past the gates of the Mount Falcon Country House Hotel.  It was a real Irish “Castle” situated on gorgeous grounds in County Mayo, northwestern Ireland.  We followed a circular drive to the regal manor house and entered … Read more