Walking on Water: Six of Our Favourite Liquid Locales
We reflect upon the most enjoyable bodies of water we've lived on or near. We'd be hard-pressed to pick one, which is why we haven't yet!
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Six New Favourite Contemporary Irish Authors (Plus One)
We struggle to limit ourselves to six favourite contempoary Irish authors, some new to us and, we hope, at least one or two new to you!
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The Best of Dublin: Our Top 20
In our final Irish post (for now!), we list our Dublin favourites, the best of the best during our three months living here.
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The Seven Best Restaurants in Dublin?
After three solid months of research, we report on our favourite Dublin restaurants, ranging from super-fancy to not-at-all.
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Check Out Our Six Favourite Bookstores in Dublin
We pick favourites again, this time the six bookstores of Dublin we like the most. But there are tons more!
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Four Great Dublin Dishes Worth Tracking Down
We dig a little deeper into some lesser-known but still impressive Dublin foods. Three of the four we think of as winners!
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Best Dublin Museums for All Tastes (Especially Ours)
We sort out our favourite Dublin museums, focusing on art, history, and literature. Just like Dublin itself!
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The Great Famine: Potatoes, Coffin Ships, and Opportunity
We learn more about the Great Irish Famine of 1845-52, during which Ireland lost more than 25% of its population. But it's not all a downer!
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Learning About Legendary Luke Kelly and the Dubliners
We learn about one of Dublin's own sons, folk musician Luke Kelly. And we also attend a festival and make big wacky wigs!
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Strongbow, the Norman Invasion, and the Reformation
We continue with Irish history, covering the Anglo-Norman invasion, the dissolution of the monasteries, and Catholic emancipation.
