How can you summarise a reasonably accurate overview of the history of the island of Ireland in just one short…
Author: Uli
Hello and welcome to my blog.
Originating from Germany, my family and I now live in Ireland (at least part time). We have travelled this amazing isle many times and know many parts of it very well.
In this blog, I would like to share valuabe tips and information for your next trip to Ireland with you.
Enjoy the content,
yours, Ulrich Knüppel-Gertberg
So which is it, Londonderry or Derry? Both! It’s a bit awkward to pronounce, but it’s very historical and politically…
At first glance, Belfast is a modern city. Not particularly pretty, in my opinion.At second glance, however, Belfast offers many…
If you drive across the island on the motorway from Dublin to Galway on your tour of Ireland, you will…
Portlaoise is one of those small Irish towns that are particularly important – for the local inhabitants. Probably less so…
Enniskillen is located in Northern Ireland. To be more precise, it lies in the middle of a fantastic, extensive lake…
Many of our customers told me about Ballina after their trip. “What’s so special about Ballina?” I asked myself. Until…
In Ireland, a “banger” is something very impressive or great- the harbour town of “Bangor” in Northern Ireland has a…
Have you ever heard of Antrim? No? You’re not alone, but the small Northern Irish town has a lot to…
Bray is lively, colourful and wonderfully scenic. High hills provide a great setting for the seemingly endless beach promenade… Intro…
North of Dublin, just before the Northern Irish border and therefore on the way to Belfast, lies the town of…
If you’re travelling in the west of Ireland, the town of Westport makes a great overnight stop on your journey……
Tralee is one of those towns that you might not necessarily think of first when planning a tour of Ireland.…