Irish Fireside Podcast
1) #161 Ireland's Little Ark
In an era of religious oppression, one Irish priest found a way to circumvent the laws and inspire his congregation on the Loop Head Peninsula in County Clare. Music composed by Hicham Chahidi Library...Show More
2) #160 The Glory of Holycross
Holycross didn't always have that name... until the arrival of a relic of the True Cross arrived it was known as the Church of the Eight Hands -- for rather gruesome reasons. There's a lot more to thi...Show More
3) #159 The Pietà in the Bog
In the tiny village of Kilcormac, there's a holy statue that has been safeguarded by the locals for hundreds of years. It has survived religious suppression, Cromwell's armies, and a parish priest who...Show More
4) #158 The Secrets of Timahoe
In this episode I introduce you to a bit of the history and charms of Timahoe, County Laois, and sites nearby. If you go off the beaten path to visit Timahoe, you might consider some stops nearby, lik...Show More
5) #157 Downloading Offline Google Maps for Navigation in Ireland - AUDIO VERSION
Whether it's because you don't have an international plan for your smartphone or you simply hit a deadzone, it's a good idea to download local maps to your phone before you get lost in Ireland. In thi...Show More
#157 Downloading Offline Google Maps for Navigation in Ireland - AUDIO VERSION
01:51 | Apr 5th, 2019
6) #156 Four Ways to Access the Internet in Ireland
We've grown accustomed to around-the-clock internet access in our daily lives. That doesn't necessarily have to change when we travel in Ireland. Even if you're looking for occasional online check-ins...Show More
7) #155 - Tips for choosing a rental car in Ireland
Here are my tips for choosing the right car rental company when planning your trip to Ireland.
8) Old Irish Traditions That Survive in Modern Ireland with Felicity Hayes-McCoy
This special episode come from the Traveling in Ireland Podcast with Jody Halsted. I thought Irish Firesiders might enjoy the tales and tidbits shared by author Felicity Hayes-McCoy. More at https://...Show More
Old Irish Traditions That Survive in Modern Ireland with Felicity Hayes-McCoy
59:37 | Apr 28th, 2018
9) #154 Using Your Smartphone and Tablet in Ireland
We've gotten used to carrying the internet in our pocket, but when it comes to mobile phones and tablets abroad, there are few things every traveler should know to avoid expensive bills or unusable co...Show More
10) Nollaig Shona Duit
Lullaby for Caoilte is our Christmas tradition here at the Irish Fireside. Enjoy. FYI: Nollaig shona dhuit=Happy Christmas in Irish In the spirit of Christmas we bring you this song performed by our f...Show More