You already know Ireland: it’s a country of smiles, laughter and people swingin’ and dancin’ to sing-songs where the traditional Irish instruments being strummed hold just as much character as the people dancing to their harmonies. There are a lot of odd stereotypes of Irish people but that one, at least, holds true. Yes, I…
With most of Ireland still restricted, most people have taken to Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime to catch up on the latest trending movie or series. By now, most of us have seen, or at least heard of Tiger King, and are learning more and more about Michael Jordan’s last dance. But there is one…
It’s no secret that Americans have a deep fascination with Ireland. With many people claiming Irish descent they swarm Ireland every summer making the bulk of Ireland’s tourism industry. Many Irish students go to enjoy sunny American beaches on their J1’s as Americans come over to see our monuments and partake in our culture. One…
You know what I’m not looking forward to? All the engaging small talk of what we got up to during our time stuck at home in quarantine. I’m sure we all have a friend that will excite us with his riveting talk of an intensive online course in marketing or the new LinkedIn badges she’s…
Ireland’s culture, for all the grand attributes you can spout, is hardly mysterious. It’s everywhere. Any high sun, sunset or sea breeze and you’ll find yourself reflecting on a grand memory you’ve made on it’s historic land, and even the ones you wish to make. It’s familiar to all who have yearned for love, found…
We all love to travel, explore new cultures and do tours of our favourite cities and attractions. We love the excitement of packing. Whether it’s hot or crispy cold, we love that blast of air that hits you when you exit the plane. We love encountering interesting characters along the way, be it a funny…
For anybody who had hoped to travel in 2020, this blog is for you. Ollie’s Tours is a small tour operator based in a beautiful medieval town called Ennis located in the south-west of Ireland. We offer walking, food and culture tours of the town and rely on international tourists for our business. Since the recent…
With high rainfall filling the west coast of Ireland again, I thought it would be a nice idea to look back just over a decade ago when Ennis became Venice. Ennis began in the 13thcentury when a family settled a plot of land that was completely surrounded by the River Fergus. As it grew, the…
What Is The GAA? The Gaelic Athletic Association, or GAA, consists of four indigenous Irish games: Hurling, Gaelic Football, Handball and Rounders. Hurling and football are the most widely played, with some matches shown all around the world. Handball and Rounders, despite not being as common, are equally as fascinating. What Is Handball & Rounders? Handball…
Photo Credit: @danielle_georgiana This year in 2020, Valentine’s Day falls beautifully on a Friday, perfect timing for a romantic weekend away. To put it bluntly, I love where I am…
