Tour Guide & Cultural Heritage Writer
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
Inchagoill Island is a small island on Lough Corrib in Co. Galway. Inchagoill comes from the Irish 'Inis an Ghaill' meaning 'Island of the Stranger'. This special island is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins, some of which date back to the 5th century. Teampall na Naoimh (Church of the Saints) and St.… Continue reading Ireland | Inchagoill Island
For years film-makers and directors have flocked to Ireland to use its beautiful scenery as a backdrop for some of its productions. All you have to do is watch the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise and you'll catch a glimpse of the impressive Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And there has… Continue reading Ireland | Must See Irish Films
Easter Saturday I attended the Galway Food Festival. The festival showcases the best in Irish produce and it just celebrated its 5th year. This year's theme was 100 Years of Irish Food. I was really looking forward to this festival and it was my first time going. The festival ran from 24th-28th March and the… Continue reading Ireland | Galway Food Festival 2016
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
Hands up who loves a good festival! I do! There's something to suit all tastes from music and arts to walking and food. You're spoiled for choice. To plan your visit to Ireland with a festival I thought it would be a good idea to do a round-up of the must go to festivals. Whatever… Continue reading Ireland | Must Go To Irish Festivals
We're a unique bunch us Irish and we like to put our own mark on things, especially when it comes to language and slang. Yes we do speak English, so we should be able to communicate easily with the other 335 million or so people who also speak English. Yet some people claim when they… Continue reading Ireland | Irishisms
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 