Irish Fireside Travel Podcasts

You will get the inside scoop on Irish travel by listening to our podcasts where we feature premier tourist sites, off-the-beaten-path destinations and also add some Irish cooking and music to each episode. These audio files can be downloaded to your computer or MP3 player.

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Episode #21 May 11, 2007

Ireland South, the Today Show in Ireland and an Aer Lingus Sale

We chat with Mary O'Halloran and Marrie Keane about the southern most portion of Ireland. We also let you in on Matt Lauer's visit to Ireland and a possible sale at Aer Lingus. .
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Episode #20 April 8, 2007

Shannon Region, Toasted Sandwiches
and Limerick You're A Lady

We head to the lesser visited treasures of the Shannon Region, enjoy toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches and Liam sings Limerick You're A Lady.
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Episodes #19 April 6, 2007

Irish Fireside on the
Fox6 WakeUp News

We made a special Saint Patrick's Day visit to the Fox6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee this year. It was great fun, and we won't even complain that they got Corey's name wrong ;)
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Episodes #17 & 18 March 22 & 28, 2007

Buying and Owning
Property in Ireland

Our friend Liza shares her recent experience searching for and buying a home in Ireland. She shares the ups, the downs and the differences for an American buying property in Ireland.   MORE>>

Episode #16 March 16, 2007

Happy Saint
Patrick's Day

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day, we've got an exciting giveaway for our listeners   MORE>>

FeedBurner Episode March 8, 2007

Saint Patrick
the Podcaster

Liam and Corey make a special appearance on the FeedBurner.com podcast.   MORE>>

Episode #15 March 6, 2007

Liam Brings
Us Up-to-Date

This week, Corey is out sick, but Liam is on hand to give your a little bit of an Irish Fireside fix.   MORE>>

Episode #14 Feb 25, 2007

"O Come Ye Back to Ireland," A Tour Deal and More Messages from Our Comment Line

We go to our comment line to hear what our listeners have to say and field a few questions.   MORE>>

Episode #13 Feb 96, 2007

Northern Ireland, Frozen Black Irish
and Star of the County Down

We reveal Northern Ireland as an up and coming tourist destination and visit with John Bustard from the Causeway Coast and Glens. John also shares a special FREE resource for our listeners. Then we enjoy some Frozen Black Irish and Liam sings Star of the County Down.   MORE>>

Downloadable Resources,
Marc Gunn and Our Comment Line

We keep you dreaming about Ireland by telling you about a special coach tour of Ireland, several downloable resources, our comment line and music by Culann's Hound.  MORE>>

Episode #11 Jan 2, 2007

Planning That
Trip to Ireland

Stop dreaming about a trip to Ireland and start planning with our podcast dedicated to helping you get your trip to the Emerald Isle on its way. We provide you plenty of resources and talk to Marie McKown from Tourism Ireland.   MORE>>

Episode #10 October 23, 2006

Inishowen Peninsula,

Brown Bread and the Wild Rover

We head to Ireland's northernmost point and visit the Inishowen Peninsula. Along the way we take in a Famine village, beaches and spectacular Malin Head. Liam also shares his family's brown bread recipe and sings us the Wild Rover. MORE>>

Episode #9 Sep 27, 2006

Dublin Interview with Jenny Finegan

and E-Newsletter Drawing Sep 27, 2006

Our interview with Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism reveals some of her favorite spots for siteseeing and shopping. We also announce some special gifts for our e-newsletter subsribers. Also see Episode #6 for more on Dublin. MORE>>

Episode #8 August 28, 2006

The Cliffs of Moher, Fionn mac Cumhaill

Whiskey Roasted Salmon and The Devil's Bit

We introduce our new e-newsletter and interview Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Centre to get the latest update on the major construction taking place there. Then we taste some of Fionn mac Cumhaill Salmon and we finish up with a song by Theresa Larkin. MORE>>

Episode #7 August 13, 2006

Irish Fest, Discovery World, Ulster American Folk Park, Bread & Butter Pudding and Farewell to Nova Scotia

We celebrate the one time of year when Ireland comes to us, Milwaukee Irish Fest, we test out some new podcasting equipment at Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin and Liam gives us his secret to the best Bread and Butter Pudding just before singing us Farewell to Nova Scotia. MORE>>

Episode #6d July 27, 2006

Just Back from Ireland

Corey has just returned from Ireland and invites you to read his trip report posted on the Irish Fireside blog, and he invites listeners to share their fondest memories of Ireland. MORE>>

Episode #6

Dublin Sites, Dublin Coddle, Grace April 24, 2006

Dublin Bonus Episode May 1, 2006

Dublin Interview with Jenny Finegan Sep 27, 2006

Our visit to Dublin skips the easy-to-find destinations and heads right for some of our favorite lesser-visited sites in Ireland's capital. We also share a Dublin recipe and Liam sings a song about Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol.

Bonus Episode includes the Irish National Cemetery, self-guided walking tours, ways of getting free Guinness and whiskey, high tea in Dublin's grand hotels and Finnegan's Wake.

Our interview with Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism reveals some of her favorite spots for siteseeing and shopping. We also announce some special gifts for our e-newsletter subsribers. MORE>>

Episode #5 April 9, 2006

Money Matters, Apple Custard Pie and Molly Malone

It is time to talk about money and your trip to Ireland. This episode we cover things from standard exchange rates to unexpected credit card charges. It's not all money talk though, we feature Mary Ryan's Apple Custard Pie and Liam gets us geared up for a trip to Dublin by singing Molly Malone. MORE>>

Episode #4 March 30, 2006

Waterford Crystal, Shin and Guinness, The Old Dungarvan Oak

In this episode we visit Waterford Crystal, tell you about other Irish Crystal producers, share our favorite destinations around Waterford, learn about Shin and Guinness and Liam sings The Old Dungarvan Oak. MORE>>

Episode #3 March 16, 2006

Saint Patrick, Following in the Footsteps of the Saint, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Danny Boy

We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by exploring the life of the saint and the places he visited. And since Liam is in Ireland investigating destinations for future podcasts, I invited Tony Keegan drjakeegan@aol.com to tell us about that March 17th tradition...corned beef and cabbage and to play us a familiar Irish-American song on his fiddle. MORE>>

Episode #2 March 9, 2006

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Potcheen Cocktail and She Moved Thro' the Fair

In our second podcast, we visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park were we give our tips to avoid the crowds, suggest some interesting sites nearby, mix up a potcheen cocktail and hear Liam's haunting version of She Moved Thro' the Fair. MORE>>

Episode #1 February 22, 2006

The Rock of Cashel,

Scones & Kitty O'Toole

Our first podcast takes you to the Rock of Cashel where we give you tips to make the best of your visit, suggest some off the beaten path destinations nearby, share Liam's family scone recipe and listen to Liam's rendition of the song Kitty O'Toole. MORE>>

Episode #16 March 2007

Feed Burner Episode:
Saint Patrick the Podcaster

Liam and Corey make a special appearance on the FeedBurner podcast to talk about podcasting. This is a "bonus" episode intended for individuals who are thinking about creating their own podcast and have questions about how a podcast is created. MORE>>

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