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 Greetings <<First Name>>, We finished our Irish-American Roadtrip at the end of February, celebrated a fantastic Saint Patrick’s Day last week, and now it’s time to catch up with things around the Irish Fireside. Hope you enjoy this collection of information and features. 
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We just posted our 26th video from the roadtrip. It's been fun "reliving" all the great stops between Wisconsin and California. We’re frequently asked to pick a highlight from the trip. That’s kind of like asking a parent to choose their favorite child. A few moments do stand out, each one for different reasons... the most emotional was the visit to Ajo, Arizona... the most leisurely was in California... the most stressful was driving in the mountains during a storm... the liveliest was in Phoenix... the most reminiscent of Ireland was in Missouri. Wow, so many great memories... maybe we need to produce a highlights reel. Watch All the Videos
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 | | TWITTER MANIA HITS IRISH TRAVEL
Have you heard of Twitter? Everyone is talking about the micro-blogging website. Well, we're on the bandwagon and have posted a list of some of the best Irish travel-related Twitter members. If you don’t understand this Twitter phenomenon, we’ve also put up a little introduction. The All-Ireland/Irish-American Twitter List
Twitter for Newbies
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 | | THE TODAY SHOW IN IRELAND
NBC's morning news program reported live from Ireland for Saint Patrick’s Day and included some great segments on food, fashion, sport and even Barrack Obama’s Irish ancestry.
My favorite was the shepherding feature. Meredith Vieira couldn’t understand a word the shepherd was saying. No worries Meredith, I’ve had the very same problem while traveling Ireland. The TODAY Show in Ireland
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 | | EXPLORE THE “REAL” IRELAND
If you’re considering a one-of-a-kind trip to Ireland this summer, our very own Liam Hughes still has open spots for his personal tour guide/driver services as well as his B&B in Ireland.
This year, he's even including some exciting additions, like a three course gourmet dinner at one of the area's finest restaurants to customers who book a 10-day stay with tour guide service. You can learn more about his exclusive offereings at his cottage website. Knockahopple Cottage & Tour Services
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 | | CELTIC MUSIC OVERLOAD
Marc Gunn from the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast has put together 3-1/2 hours of amazing music in his two-part Saint Patrick's Day podcast. You can listen from the web, download the audio files or subscribe with iTunes. Irish & Celtic Music Podcast St. Patrick's Day Feature Part 1
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast St. Patrick's Day Feature Part 2
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 | | WHISKEY IS SO MISUNDERSTOOD
The Irish have a long tradition of making fine whiskey, and Liam had a special treat when "Milwaukee Home & Fine Living Magazine" interviewed him about his first taste of Tullamore Dew's 12-year-old blend. Read the article
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 | | SOAPING UP THE IRISH FLAG
After our roadtrip visit with Cindy Helgason in Des Moines, she marked the occassion by adding a new soap to her collection of specialty products. It highlights the colors of the Irish tri-color, and it looks and smells wonderful.
Check out www.soapourri.com
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 | | A TOUR OF THE CELTIC HARP
Anne Roos shared her love of the Celtic Harp when we visited her in South Lake Tahoe, CA. She and Liam even made some beautiful music together. Celtic Harp Video Tour
The Celtic Harp Meets Metallica
Stairway to Heaven on the Celtic Harp
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 | | DUBLIN ON A BUDGET
We’re frequently asked for money-saving tips. This article, sent from Bit Devine in Tucson, AZ, provides loads of great advice.
Learn About Frugal Dublin
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 | | SOME IRISH DANCING IN KANSAS CITY
We enjoyed some great Irish music and dance at the Raglan Road Pub in Kansas City, MO, and we felt inclined to share the experience with you. Watch the Irish Dancing Video
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 | | MARY BROWNE’S IRISH SODA BREAD RECIPE
You can bake up this Irish classic in your own kitchen. Of course, it always tastes better in Ireland, but at least it will remind you of “home.” Soda Bread Recipe
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 | | NEW & IMPROVED IRISH FIRESIDE
Our website is growing, and the Irish Fireside is in the early stages of a redesign. We would love to get some feedback from you.
Tell us the info you want to easily access from our front page, and let us know if there are any features you'd like added to the site. Send your feedback to corey@irishfireside.com.
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 | | SCENIC IRELAND
The gorgeous photo at the top of this page features Clare Glens, a scenic walk on the border of Counties Limerick and Tipperary. You can enjoy more great images by photographer Peter O'Donnell by visiting www.thewidereye.com. |
