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The air is cooling, the leaves are changing color and the value of the euro against the US dollar is finally starting to drop. Yep, last summer the the euro reached $1.60...now, it's plummetted to $1.26.
That is a huge drop and good news for Americans traveling in Ireland right now. There's no telling which way things will go in the upcoming months, but for now, we'll look at the bright side.
We hope you enjoy this edition of our e-newsletter, we've got all kinds of goodies for you.
 Cheers,
Corey & Liam
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VOTE FOR US
Big news! We've been nominated for a People's Choice Podcast Award. Please get out and vote for us in the Travel category at www.podcastawards.com. You can vote once a day until Nov 6.
> MORE INFO
> VOTE HERE
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HONORING BELLEEK
Liam goes for a ride in the way-back machine as he shares memories of his family's reverence for Belleek Irish pottery.
> READ THE ARTICLE HERE
> LISTEN TO OUR BELLEEK INTERVIEW WITH TONY HEARTY
> VIEW LIAM'S SHARD JEWELRY MADE FROM BROKEN DISHES
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IRISH HALLOWEEN
Hobgoblins, evil spirits and fairies all play a part as Bridget Haggerty shares the story of Ireland's Halloween traditions.
> READ BRIDGET'S ARTICLE ON HALLOWEEN
> CHECK OUT THE IRISH FIRESIDE HAUNTED IRELAND ARCHIVES |
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WHEN THE CHAPERONE'S AWAY
When some American youth head to Ireland on a sporting trip, their "adventures" become the talk of one Irish village.
> READ THE ARTICLE
> FIND MORE STORIES FROM THE IRISH-AMERICAN STORY PROJECT
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BELFAST ART SCENE
The art scene in Belfast has been named among the best in the UK and our friends at Belfast In Your Pocket have all the details
> LEARN ABOUT BELFAST'S GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & ART DESTINATIONS
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FOLLOWING PAT
Ireland Expert Pat Preston has just finished up her latest tour of Ireland...this time to the wonderful West. You can look back on her blog and see what she was up to this fall.
> VISIT PAT'S BLOG |
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ANOTHER IRISH-AMERICAN
IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Reader and listener, Bill S, sent us this link celebrating Barack Obama's Irish-ness. Regardless of who wins the election, rest assured, at least there will be another Irish-American in White House ;)
> WATCH THE VIDEO CLIP
> ALSO READ ABOUT NORTHERN IRELAND'S LINKS TO US PRESIDENTS |
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GOING MOBILE
For anyone who feels the need to stay "connected" while traveling Ireland, we've put together an entire podcast outlining some of your options for cell phones while on the Emeral Isle.
> LEARN MORE ABOUT CELL PHONES IN IRELAND
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SEND US YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
It's that time again! We're looking for your ideas to include in our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Be sure to send us your suggestions for great Irish and Celtic gifts.
> SEND US YOUR IDEAS AND VIEW PAST LISTS
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Photo Credits:
"An Autumn Walk" by Peter O'Donnell www.ireland360.com/thewidereye/thewidereye
"Hobgoblin" by Thomas Hawk http://flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/2590910025/
"Belleek" by Anne Gordon http://flickr.com/photos/75976921@N00/2501600227/
"Pat and John at Kylemore Abbey" by Pat Preston www.irelandexpert.com
"Orange Cat" by Luxerta http://flickr.com/photos/luxerta/439490604/
"Avenue at Woodstock Gardens" by Corey Taratuta http://flickr.com/photos/irishfireside/2373922926 |
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