Did you know that potatoes belong to the same family of plants as chilli peppers, tomatoes, tobacco, eggplants and petunias – but that they are not related to the sweet potato? And did you know that although the spud may have a special place in the Irish kitchen, that...
Did you know that Irish coffee was apparently invented in the early 1950s by Joe Sheridan, a bartender at the Shannon Airport? It became famous thanks to US travel writer Stanton Delaplane. After tasting it in Shannon, Delaplane persuaded the then owner of the Buena...
An amazing Irish getaway for foodies! This travel package features: A 4-hour Belfast Foodie tour with the best local food specialties and spirits in the area. You will sample over 25 products from Northern Ireland. High Tea at the Titanic Belfast A visit to St....
Before baking, a cross is traditionally cut on the top of the soda bread loaf with a knife – often said to ward off the devil and to protect the household...Legend and symbolism aside, there’s a practical reason for the cruciform shape to be cut into the top of the...
Happy St. Patrick's Day from your favorite Ireland travel agency, Cara Group Travel. Are You Interested in Bringing Your Group Here? Contact Cara Group Travel at 617-639-0273 to speak to a representative, or fill out the quick contact form below and a representative...
Perhaps the best-known legend of Saint Patrick involves the shamrock, the little plant that has gone on to become famous throughout the world as a symbol of Irish heritage.Source: The legend of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland | Irish Genealogy Toolkit Are You...
The history of St Patrick's Day, and how the date came to be an excuse for a cracking good party, dates back to medieval times and may be even older.Source: St Patrick's Day: from a local holy day to a worldwide celebration Are You Interested in Bringing Your Group...
Here are some of the most popular stories about Ireland's patron saint. Source: St Patrick myths and legends – Ireland Calling Are You Interested in Bringing Your Group Here? Contact Cara Group Travel at 617-639-0273 to speak to a representative, or fill out the quick...
A visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of many highlights in our "The Cities of Ireland: Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Galway" tour. As the largest cathedral and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s has been at the heart of Dublin and...
Visiting the Rock of Cashel is just one highlight of our popular Destination Ireland: Dublin & Killarney tour. It’s huge, it’s complex, it’s iconic, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world and it’s right here in Cashel at the heart of Tipperary. The Rock...
See the Guinness Storehouse in our popular "Destination Ireland: Dublin & Killarney" Ireland travel package. Your trip to Ireland is not complete without visiting Dublin's #1 tourist attraction. While in Dublin, you can learn all about Guinness' rich history. As you...
Always wanted to visit Dublin for Christmas, New Year’s or St. Patrick’s day? Not to worry - a Dublin-based filmmaker spent four months capturing Dublin on film and condensing it into a jam-packed four-minute video.Source: Dublin’s beauty explored in four gorgeous...