  | | Two months and 27 counties worth of Irish travel, and I’m home for the summer. It’s been a couple years since I was in the US for the Fourth of July, so it was great to celebrate a little. Rest assured, all those flags and fireworks didn’t cloud the memory of my Ireland experience.
For many of you, our TravelBlog offered a day-by-day account of everything we were doing over there. You are welcome to “go back in time” and read the old posts. The trip starts on April 30, 2008. A special thanks to everyone who commented on the blog and sent emails. Your well-wishes and suggestions were appreciated.
In this issue, I’ll be sure to highlight some details from the summer as well as hook you up with all kinds of Irish travel information.
 Cheers,
Corey
*Liam's not back from Ireland yet.
|  |  | LIAM'S PHOTO BLOG
With his new iPhone in hand, Liam’s become quite the little shutterbug. He’s been posting daily pics to the Liam's Latest section of the TravelBlog and the Irish Fireside Photo Albums. Have a look for yourself and be sure to leave him a comment or two.
LIAM'S TRAVELBLOG POSTS
LIAM'S PHOTO ALBUM | |  | ENTRANCE TO HELL
Bryan and Gene from the Hometown Tales Podcast kicked off their June 16, 2008 show (Episode #231) with an Irish Fireside account of Ireland’s Entrance to Hell in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. These two Irish-American podcasters have been known to offer up the occassional Irish story as they search out tales from around the world.
WWW.HOMETOWNTALES.COM
HOMETOWN TALES PODCAST EPISODES (#231)
MORE TALES OF IRELAND AT HOMETOWN TALES
IRISH FIRESIDE VISIT TO THE ENTRANCE TO HELL | |  | HOOKED ON CRAIC
It’s an Irish word that certainly sounds funny to North American ears, but “craic” is a among the most serious of non-serious pursuits one could undertake in Ireland. Dubliner Elaine Walsh explains it all.
READ ABOUT THE MIGHTY CRAIC | |  | POSH DAY IN DUBLIN
Of everything I did this summer, Posh Day in Dublin raked in the most comments and emails from listeners and blog readers. After “slumming it” in hostels, cheap hotels and grab-and-go meals, Posh Day provided a glorious respite for visiting the city. I'm convinced... every holiday could use a Posh Day.
POSH DAY PODCAST
POSH DAY TRAVELBLOG POSTS
| |  | IRELAND ON A BUDGET
The number one topic around the fireside this summer has been the cost of travel to Irleand. Airfare is up, food prices are higher and the dollar has been very weak against the euro. But there are ways to travel smart and save a bundle. One of our readers/listeners, Dan, offered some of the most practical travel tips out there.
DAN'S MONEY SAVING TIPS
"CANCEL YOUR TRIP? WHY NOW?" BLOG POST | |  | WILL THE RAIN STOP?
Liam says that since I left Ireland on June 25th, there’s been rain just about every day. He’s hoping today, Saint Swithin’s Day, will break the spell. Let Bridget Haggerty from Irish Culture and Customs introduce you to the saint of rain and shine.
Saint Swithin's Day, if it does rain
Full forty days, it will remain
Saint Swithin's Day, if it be fair
For forty days, t'will rain no more
READ ABOUT ST. SWITHINS
| |  | THE FAIRIES OF IRELAND
The leprechaun, the pooka, the banshee -- Irish mythology is filled with supernatural beings known to capture the imagination. The Hidden Ireland guide to Irish fairies introduces you to seven of the most popular.
HIDDEN IRELAND: A GUIDE TO IRISH FAIRIES
| |  | MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST ANYONE?
The grand daddy of all Irish festivals is just around the corner, and I thought I’d offer my Milwaukee Irish Fest favorites. From the feedback I’ve received since I posted the information, it’s become a must-read for anyone heading to the festival.
TIPS FOR IRISH FEST
IRISH FEST WEBSITE
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