Fergus
Born in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford / University of Limerick Graduate / Computer Programmer / Allotment Lover / Photographer / Massive Traditional Irish Music Fan / Potato Lover / Irish Mythology Enthusiast / Whiskey Collector and Connoisseur.
I built The Irish Place to share my love of the culture I grew up in. My hope is that those with Irish ancestry and can learn about their heritage... and all those planning to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Emerald Isle, with its rich and ancient culture can quench their thirst for knowledge here.
Feel free to get in touch. I read every email!
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What is the Irish Currency – Euros, Pounds and How to Spend
What is the Irish Currency? One potentially mystifying aspect for visitors to Ireland is confusion over which currency to use.
Although Ireland is one island,...
Foynes Flying Boat Museum – Celebrating Travel’s Golden Age
Foynes Flying Boat Museum in County Limerick marks a significant piece of modern Irish history.
Foynes village might not be familiar to everyone, but it...
Irish Breakfast Tea: Ireland’s Other National Drink
Stout might be regarded by many people as the most popular drink in Ireland, but the truth is that Irish breakfast tea is a...
How to Make Irish Coffee – Classic Recipe and History
You can make Irish coffee fairly easily at home. It is the perfect after dinner drink to serve to party guests.
The inaugural serving at Foynes...
Banks, ATM’s, Foreign Exchange and Credit Cards in Ireland
Planning a vacation and worried about the ATM fees in Ireland? Or whether or not you can use an American Express card to pay for...
Irish Tourism Figures Hit a New High
The Irish tourism industry has taken on board previous criticism and is experiencing a record breaking year as a result of recent changes in...
National Potato Day – Bord Bia’s New Spud Initiatives
Ireland is famous for its love of food, and what better way is there to enjoy some home-grown produce than by tucking in on...
Celtic Ogham Stones and Ogham Script
Celtic Ogham Stones are dotted across Ireland, they provide more of an insight in to our past as they bear the marks of ancient...
A distilled History of Irish Whiskey
The History of Irish Whiskey is a long and intriguing one. From its humble beginnings several hundred years ago to the thriving industry that...
Irish Whiskey Granted Geographical Indication Status
New regulations have been implemented by Ireland's Agriculture Minister, Simon Coveney, in order to protect Irish whiskey produced in Ireland and to prevent those...
