Put Your Smart Money on the New European Tigers
Date: 03/16/2007Ireland had an economic boom that created appreciation in its real estate market for decades…and now the same thing is likely to happen in the new E.U. countries.
Read OnThe best bars in Waterford
Date: 02/20/2007Finding the most interesting bars was not an easy task, however, as Waterford is the oldest town in Ireland, and the telephone directory entries for pubs run to several pages.
Read OnBad Behavior
Date: 12/25/2006It’s the morning after Christmas, St. Stephen’s Day, and a fierce winter wind is whipping down Goat Street.
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Christmas on the Emerald Isle
Date: 11/30/2006
My girlfriend Malin and I have spent Christmas together in two countries so far.
The first time was in my home country-the U.S.-while we were living together in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Last year, we spent Christmas together in Holmsund, Sweden-her home town.
Read OnAn Irish Wedding in Italy
Date: 10/07/2006One of our Irish staff, Ronan, tied the knot last weekend. He invited Lief and me to join a small non-Irish minority among the 140 sons and daughters of Eire making the trip to Lido di Camiore on Italy’s Tuscan coast to witness the happy event.
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The Best Golf Vacation in the World
Date: 09/21/2006When I decided to take a month off work to find the perfect golf vacation, I hopped on a plane, and flew 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.
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Tee off at the world's greatest courses for less than $50
Date: 08/31/2006
US$1 equals 0.78 euro
Why do people schlep 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to Ireland to play golf? It's not just to meet charming people…or to drink Guinness. And it's certainly not for the weather.
No, there's a secret about Irish golf few outsiders know.
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