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Irish Fireside
The Podcast on Irish Travel, Irish Customs and All Things Irish. We take you to some of the best Irish towns and villages. As we explore Ireland's most popular destinations, we offer our suggestions to get you off the tourist trail and in to the "real" Ireland. Sit back, relax and make yourself comfortable at the Irish Fireside, and feel free to use our Episode Guides for maps, destination recaps and links to the sites and topics we discuss.
Copyright: ©2007 Corey Taratuta
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:10:46 +0200
We enjoy a chat with Katherine Webster from County Clare and feature an original song honoring Tommy Makem
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  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:25:01 +0200
Ireland's top sean-nós dancers "Sweep the Floor" at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Oireachtas na Gaeilge took over the Gaeltacht tent and showed the crowd real Irish craic.
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  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:53:54 +0200
We enjoy some Irish set dancing, explore Galway and enjoy some music at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
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  Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:26:22 +0200
A look at mobile phone options for those traveling to Ireland as well as some listener mail and a song from Craic Wisely.
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  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:50:37 +0200
An overview of iPhone service in Ireland, as well as it's capabilities for easy photo uploads, blogging and photo blogging.
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  Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:48:05 +0200
Corey has returned from Ireland and he's sharing some of your comments and feedback.
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  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:27:17 +0200
Tom Joe shares "Rising of the Moon" at a session at Jim O' the Mill near Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary.
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  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:56:21 +0200
It's Posh Day and Corey enjoys High Tea, some theatre and some swanky accommodations.
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  Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:58:21 +0200
Corey discovers a favorite Dublin attraction and laments his sub-standand accommodations.
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  Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:18:19 +0200
Corey stays in a Dublin Hostel and spends the evening with Johnny Daly from Celtic Folk Tours.
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  Sat, 24 May 2008 15:31:08 +0200
Corey is on-the-road and visits rugged Achill Island in County Mayo.
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  Sat, 17 May 2008 08:30:09 +0200
Still on the road, Corey changes things up with a visit to the sea.
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  Thu, 15 May 2008 22:00:42 +0200
Corey is on-the-road and visits some Roscommon sites and finds himself in an ancient underground room.
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  Thu, 08 May 2008 12:10:58 +0200
Corey chats about the beautiful days Ireland has been having this week.
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  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:09:37 +0200
Time to take a hike along the ridge of the Silvermines Mountains.
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  Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:28:52 +0200
We take a tour of Knockpatrick Gardens in County Limerick and answer some listener mail. Enhanced podcast...also available as an MP3 at www.irishfireside.com.
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  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:23:40 +0200
Spring is on its way, and we're heading to the Gardens of Ireland. Plus, Liam sings the Tipperary Waltz.
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  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:49:22 +0100
We celebrate the Irish language in song as Emer de Barra talks to us about Oireachtas na Gaeilge.
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  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:16:45 +0100
Brian Ó Cuinneagáin introduces us to real Irish sean-nós dancing. He is a champion Oireachtas na Gaeilge dancer. Check back in a few days for interview featuring Oireachtas.
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  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:34:02 +0100
Here's a session from Philadelphia's Irish Center, during the city's Saint Patrick's Day celebrations last weekend.
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  Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:09:03 +0100
We continue our look at Belfast and chat some more with Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket.
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  Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:08:41 +0100
Heidi from Belfast In Your Pocket gives us a local's perspective of the celebrations that happen in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland on July 12th.
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  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:08:05 +0100
We share our experience at one of the many bonfires we visited on July 11, 2007, the eve of the Belfast Marching Day. More info in our show notes at www.irishfireside.com.
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  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:08:39 +0100
We continue our interview with Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.
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  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:37:02 +0100
We welcome a very special guest, Ireland Expert Pat Preston. In this episode, she shares with us all kinds of details about Irish travel.
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  Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:40:58 +0100
We chat with listener Bill Sweeney about his experience obtaining dual citizenship...without ever having to leave the United States. Sorry about some of the sound quality.
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  Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:01:04 +0100
We kick off the New Year with some memories of winter in Ireland. Then we chat with some experts in Irish B&Bs.
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  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:00:01 +0100
In the spirit of the holidays, we give you this beautiful song performed by our friends in County Tipperary, Ireland. Merry Christmas!
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  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:06:50 +0100
Today it’s off to the Irish-speaking region known as the Dingle Peninsula. Our neighbor Aine tells us all about her summer school experience there, and she tells us a story that is sure to leave you in stitches.
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  Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:23:53 +0200
October in Ireland is the theme of this episode where Corey talks about visiting Ireland in the fall, the Celtic Colours Festival and some plans he has made for his trip to Ireland.
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  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:18:44 +0200
Irish dancers take to the floor
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  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:12:56 +0200
Roche (with Liam) shares "Ned of the Hill" at a session in Grace’s in Cloughjordan, County Tipperary.
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  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:40:38 +0200
Just back from 3 months in Ireland, we have loads to share...including our Treasures of Ireland Tour, some Irish-Gaelic and A Song for Ireland.
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  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:01:18 +0200
We take you to Glenstal Abbey, where the monks celebrate Mass in Gregorian chant, the gardens provide a peaceful respite for visitors and the Icon collection present a look into Church history. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:16:17 +0200
We visit a hidden tower in County Waterford, try speaking a little Irish and get a traditional Irish song.
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  Sat, 26 May 2007 07:24:01 +0200
On the eve of his departure to Ireland, Corey shares some of the items he typically packs for touring around Ireland. MOV VERSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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  Fri, 11 May 2007 19:46:13 +0200
We chat with Mary O'Halloran and Marrie Keane about the southern most portion of Ireland. We also let you in on Matt Lauer's visit to Ireland and a possible sale at Aer Lingus.
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  Mon, 09 Apr 2007 06:50:32 +0200
We head to the lesser visited treasures of the Shannon Region, enjoy toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwiches and Liam sings Limerick You're A Lady.
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  Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:09:23 +0200
Here's a clip from our appearance on the FOX6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee.
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  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:06:43 +0200
ATTENTION: MP3 version available at www.IrishFireside.com. Liza continues to share her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also tell you about The Gamer Traveler Podcast's Ireland episode.
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  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:54:57 +0100
Our friend Liza shares her recent experience searching for and buying her dream cottage in Ireland. We also give you one last chance to sign up for the Ireland Getaway.
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  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:52:35 +0100
Enter our Trip to Ireland Giveaway, visit some Best Websites for Dreaming About Ireland and hear Liam sing Salley Gardens
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  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:05 +0100
We celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by exploring the life of the saint and the places he visited, as well as look at the Irish connection to corned beef and listen to an Irish-American Favorite.
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  Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:47:13 +0100
Unfortunately Corey's down with the flu, but Liam has some updates for everyone in this pre-St. Patrick's Day Podcast
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  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:29:49 +0100
We go to our comment line to hear what our listeners have to say and field a few questions.
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  Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:17:22 +0100
We reveal Northern Ireland as an up and coming tourist hotspot and visit with John Bustard from the Causeway Coast and Glens.
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  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:19:57 +0100
We keep you dreaming about Ireland by telling you about a special coach tour of Ireland, several downloable resources, our comment line and music by Culann's Hound.
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  Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:04:10 +0100
Stop dreaming about a trip to Ireland and start planning with our podcast dedicated to helping you get your trip to the Emerald Isle on its way. We provide you plenty of resources and talk to Marie McKown from Tourism Ireland.
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  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:24:19 +0200
We visit the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, make Irish brown bread and Liam sings the Wild Rover. THIS EPISODE IS iTUNES ENHANCED. AN MP3-ONLY VERSION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.IRISHFIRESIDE.COM
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  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:14:10 +0200
We introduce our e-newsletter and get the inside scoop on Dublin from Jenny Finegan from Dublin Tourism.
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  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 03:17:22 +0200
Katherine Webster, Director of the Cliffs of Moher New Visitor Centre updates on their construction, we taste some of Fionn mac Cumhaill Salmon and we finish up with a song by Theresa Larkin.
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  Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:04:22 +0200
We celebrate the one time of year when Ireland comes to us, Milwaukee Irish Fest, we test out some new podcasting equipment, Liam gives us his secret to the best Bread and Butter Pudding just before singing us Farewell to Nova Scotia
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  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:02:43 +0200
Corey tells you about his recent visit to Ireland and invites listeners to share their fondest memories of Ireland.
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  Mon, 22 May 2006 13:55:22 +0200
We wish Liam safe travels as he heads back to Ireland to search out some new destinations and discover some new songs to share with us here at the fireside.
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  Tue, 02 May 2006 04:16:22 +0200
We've added a few more tips to help you enjoy Dublin
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  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 07:07:16 +0200
Dublin is loaded with attractions that unfortunately most visitors miss. In this episode we visit a few of our favorite lesser-known sites and offer some tips for traveling to Dublin.
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  Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:59:29 +0200
In this episode we answer your questions about managing your money while traveling Ireland with tips that will allow you make intelligent decisions as you travel. We also feature Mary Ryan's Apple Custard Pie and Liam sings Molly Malone.
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  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 06:04:06 +0200
We visit the Waterford Crystal Factory and some interesting sites nearby; then it's time for our recipe for shin and Guinness and Liam sings The Old Dungarvan Oak.
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  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:46:56 +0200
We tell what to expect when you arrive or depart from Ireland's west coast airport.
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  Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:09:43 +0100
We visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where we give our tips to avoid the crowds, suggest some interesting sites nearby, mix up a potcheen cocktail and hear Liam's haunting version fo She Moved Thro' the Fair
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  Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:02:43 +0100
A special toast from the Irish Fireside
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  Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:16:20 +0100
Our first podcast takes you to the Rock of Cashel where we give you tips to make the best of your visit, suggest some off the beaten path destinations nearby, share Liam's family scone recipe and listen to Liam's rendition of the song Kitty O'Toole.
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