The Sound of Ireland
Where the music still lives — and leads you home.
Dear Ireland,
You never needed a spotlight. Your music doesn’t demand a stage — it rises from hearthstones, dances in the quiet corners of pubs, and hums through hedgerows long after midnight. For those of us listening, it’s more than melody. It’s memory. It’s longing. And it’s home — even for those of us still oceans away.
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Top Irish Music Spots That Still Keep the Tradition Alive
Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears
From Our Love Ireland Community - If You Could Live Anywhere In The World
Doolin: – Why Is Doolin Famous?
Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?
At the bar - Is Durty Nelly’s A Tourist Trap?
Around The Web: Ireland weather: Three Irish hotels ranked among the best in Europe, The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport, Off the Beaten Path in Northern Ireland , and more
From Social Media - To Be In Ireland Is To Be Alive
Irish Food You Will Love - Boxty!
The Craic - You’re not truly Irish until you’ve seen this name:
Top Irish Music Spots That Still Keep the Tradition Alive
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There are places in Ireland where music isn’t a performance — it’s a way of life. This week, we take you to the heart of that tradition: from the quiet firesides of Doolin to the raw rhythm of Donegal’s fiddlers. Whether you’ve Irish roots or just Irish rhythm in your soul, this is a journey that begins with a single note. Let it carry you.
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and do Reply:- Do You Make The Full Irish At Home?
Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears
Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out
2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!
“...so you can focus on making memories, not managing schedules.”
From Our Love Ireland Community
The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!
If You Could Live Anywhere In The World
County Wicklow - my Mothers relatives came from Arcklow.
Limerick, my parents hometown
County cork
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Doolin: – Why Is Doolin Famous?
Known as the home of Ireland’s traditional music and folk scene, Doolin is famous for year-round traditional music sessions in its local pubs and more recently, a number of festivals and concerts. The main event in Doolin is the annual Doolin Folk Festival, which is very popular.
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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!
Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!
Here’s a taste:
Travel Quizzer Question:
Which Irish town is often considered the spiritual home of traditional Irish music?
A) Glenties
B) Doolin
C) Bantry
D) Ennistymon
Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!
Answer to a previous question: - A) Ha’penny Bridge
At The Bar
Is Durty Nelly’s A Tourist Trap?
Located in Bunratty, Ireland, Durty Nelly’s claims to be the most famous pub in the country. Despite its reputation for tourist-hiked prices, travelers from all over the world are drawn to its old-world charm and traditional Irish atmosphere. We decided to check it out and see if it lived up to the hype.
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Around The Web
Ireland weather: Temperatures to reach up to 30C in summer scorcher before big change
Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series Tickets On Sale Today
Ireland’s first cocktail week lands in Dublin
Three Irish hotels ranked among the best in Europe
The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport
Off the Beaten Path in Northern Ireland
From Social Media
To Be In Ireland Is To Be Alive
And YouTube
For More From Social Media:
Irish Food You Will Love
Boxty!
Interested in more Irish Recipes?
The Craic
You’re not truly Irish until you’ve seen this name:
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