Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer
I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module. The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist. I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Ireland | Mainie Jellett
I'm back! Yes, it has been months since I last wrote a post but I won't bore you with reasons and excuses as to why I haven't. I have another photo essay I want to share with you. Last summer B and I took a day trip from Dublin to Belfast with Extreme Ireland. Our… Continue reading Northern Ireland | Belfast Photo Essay
The Office of Public Works is responsible for the care, maintenance, and operation of Ireland's most important heritage sites. The list includes historical houses, gardens, historic battle sites and islands of cultural importance. In total the OPW looks after 780 sites. All the sites are an integral part of Ireland's cultural heritage. The OPW have… Continue reading Ireland | 5 Must Visit OPW Sites
I once participated in a #CultureTrav chat on Twitter and the topic was languages. We all speak a language in one form or another. When we learn a new language it helps us communicate and learn about another country's culture. Some languages are easier to learn than others and we're drawn to the musicality of… Continue reading Ireland | A Country Without A Language Is A Country Without A Heart
If you love to drive and love going on road trips, Ireland has some stunning drives, from The Wild Atlantic Way to the Military Road. Now this won't be a post about my favourite drives but about a wonderful eBook by Chill Insurance called Ireland's Most Beautiful Drives. The book features Ireland's Top 3 Favourite Drives, as… Continue reading Ireland | Ireland’s Most Beautiful Drives eBook
In Dublin's fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone. As she wheeled her wheelbarrow through the streets broad and narrow, crying cockles and mussels, alive alive o...(I couldn't resist 😜) Dublin is one of my favourite cities in the world. There is so much to… Continue reading Ireland | My Favourite Places In Dublin
I'm extremely lucky to be living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world and to be living along the west coast of Ireland. I am proud to be Irish, despite what's going on at the moment with how things are run here and there is more to us than just drinking. Despite… Continue reading From Ireland With Love
Marteen Lane 