Apr 19th, 2013 at 1:00PM: A gang of masked men broke into the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday night and made off with four rhino heads.
Museum officials said in a press release that the thieves overpowered a security guard and tied him up. They then entered a storeroom and removed the heads. The heads had previously been on display but had been put into storage a year ago for fear of their being ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Thieves Steal Rhino Horns From National Museum Of Ireland
Apr 19th, 2013 at 1:00PM: A gang of masked men broke into the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday night and made off with four rhino heads.
Museum officials said in a press release that the thieves overpowered a security guard and tied him up. They then entered a storeroom and removed the heads. The heads had previously been on display but had been put into storage a year ago for fear of their being ...Airport Worker Fired Over Facebook Photo: Is This Right?
Mar 19th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Irish airport worker Alex Duffy was fired earlier this month after posting a photo of himself and singer Nadine Coyle from the band Girls Aloud.
The airport was alerted to the photo after numerous negative comments about Coyle were posted in the comments.
Duffy is now reaching out to Coyle for help, AOL Travel UK is reporting.
Here's where the case gets a bit tricky - Duffy was already on ...Survey Ranks 'World's Most Unfriendliest' Countries
Mar 15th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Have you ever been to a country that just seems to give tourists the cold shoulder? Now, there are some figures behind those unwelcome feelings; the World Economic Forum has put together a report that ranks countries based on how friendly they are to tourists.
The extensive analyses ranks 140 countries according to attractiveness and competitiveness in the travel and tourism industries. ...Naughty Women, Leafy Men And Shameful Anti-Semitism: Church Art The Church Would Rather Forget
Oct 9th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Historic European churches and cathedrals are high on many travelers' to-see lists. People admire the soaring vaulted ceilings and richly colored stained glass windows. Look closer, though, and you'll see things you weren't expecting.
Like this lovely lady at the Romanesque church of Saint Mary and Saint David in Kilpeck, Herefordshire, England, shown here courtesy Wikimedia Commons. Yes, ...Want To Buy An Irish Castle? Now's Your Chance!
Sep 19th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
If you're in the market for a new home, why not think big and buy a castle? There are several for sale in Ireland and now that middle income has been defined as up to $250,000, many are within the means of the middle class.
Take Cloghan castle, shown above. It's in Banagher, County Offaly, and comes with 157 acres of woodland and riverside. The original castle was built in 1336, making it one ...Ten Dublin Literary Attractions
Sep 16th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Dublin is known worldwide as the capital of Ireland, hosting landmarks such as the Spire of Dublin, Trinity College and St Patrick's Cathedral. Along with the UK's Edinburgh, Melbourne, Australia, Iowa City in the U.S. and others, UNESCO recognizes Dublin as a City of Literature, reflecting the city's rich and varied history of writers and writing.
As the birthplace of James Joyce and ...Insane Cliff Diving Footage From Ireland
Sep 8th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
Two very unique things happened in the Aran Islands last month: people talked on the street conversing only in Gaelic, and world-class divers threw themselves off of an 89-foot-high platform into a rectangular blowhole known as the Serpent's Lair.
A collection of three inhabited islands off the western coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands are regarded as being one of the last places on the ...
Photo Of The Day: Man Who Could Walk Through Walls
Aug 23rd, 2012 at 6:00PM:
You know you've found a popular tourist attraction when you see a statue with a shiny spot. From Ireland's Blarney Stone to Istanbul's "weeping" column in Hagia Sophia, visitors love any place that has brought luck to others. Today's Photo of the Day, by Flickr user Kumukulanui, is from Paris' Montmartre, and of Jean Marais' sculpture "The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls." Based on a short ...A Conversation With Michael D. Higgins, The President Of Ireland
Aug 13th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Ireland's president has been a poet, a factory worker, a statesman and a traveler. At 71, he's still very much the crusading liberal interested in social justice issues in Latin America, the Middle East and around the world. He grew up poor in Limerick and followed a meandering career path that eventually led him to politics.
These days, he's an Ambassador and champion of Ireland who wants ...Gun-Running Ship On Display At National Museum Of Ireland
Aug 12th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
A historic gun-running ship from Ireland's struggle for independence has gone on display at Dublin's National Museum of Ireland.
The Asgard was built in 1905 for Erskine and Molly Childers, leading Irish nationalists. In 1914, they used the vessel to run guns to the Irish Volunteers in Howth. The smugglers brought in 900 German Mausers and a stock of ammunition, some of which later saw use in ...GQ Names 'Most Underrated Cities' In Europe
Aug 2nd, 2012 at 5:30PM:
Have you ever touched down on your hard earned vacation only to find you've landed in a tourist trap? GQ decided to help ensure none of their readers stands in a long line again. As part of their August issue, the magazine has put together a list of cities where travelers are guaranteed to escape the crowds. It begins:
Europe's mega-cities have their justly enshrined Famous Things You ...Vandals Break Stone of Destiny, Sacred To High Kings Of Ireland
Jun 18th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Ireland's famed Lia Fáil Standing Stone, better known as the "Stone of Destiny," has been vandalized.
The stone, which stands upon the Hill of Tara in County Meath, was smashed with a hammer on all four sides. Chips broke off from it but were not found, suggesting that the culprits took them.
The stone is the traditional coronation site for the ancient High Kings of Ireland, ...Collect And Share Travel Experiences With AFAR
Jun 14th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Pinterest became the hottest social network this year, with millions using the site to collect and search for recipes, design ideas and inspirational quotes. Many travelers have used Pinterest for planning and sharing trips, tips and destinations (you can find Gadling here). Now Afar.com, the website and community behind AFAR magazine, has introduced a new feature to curate travel experiences, ...St. Brendan: Did An Irish Monk Come To America Before Columbus?
May 16th, 2012 at 10:30AM: Today is St. Brendan's feast day. To the Irish, St. Brendan needs no introduction. For those less fortunate in their birth, let me tell you that he may have been Ireland's first adventure traveler.
Saint Brendan was an Irish holy man who lived from 484 to 577 AD. Little is known about his life, and even his entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia is rather short. What we do know about him mostly ...Once Upon a Time in the Wee Small Hours of Ireland
Apr 30th, 2012 at 11:00AM: Agusti Curto Calbet, the Night Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, in County Wicklow, Ireland, arrived to work for his midnight shift on a cold February evening. Ordinarily, during his scheduled time at the five-star luxury hotel, a guest might phone in for a wake-up reminder, the arrangement of an early morning taxi, or perhaps a bottle of champagne for a romantic interlude. But, as the ...7 Great Hotels Where You Can Cook Like a Local
Apr 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: One of the best parts about a vacation? The food. We love trying local delicacies and adding to our recipe books with tips and techniques learned from our travels. Immerse yourself in native cuisine with these seven great cooking experiences that combine luxury travel with fun, hands-on cooking classes.
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Learn traditional Thai cooking in Bangkok at Lebua. You'll cook a ...10 free things to do in Dublin, Ireland
Mar 11th, 2012 at 12:00PM: With the big St. Patrick's Day festival in Dublin, Ireland, coming up it's likely that people traveling to Dublin in the near future should expect to bring lots of extra cash. Although you may need to splurge on food and festivities, there are ways to help you save money on other aspects of your trip. To help Dublin travelers make their trips as budget-friendly as possible, here are ten free ...Westport Sea2Summit adventure race allows athletes to experience the beauty of Ireland
Nov 1st, 2011 at 4:00PM: Held in Westport, Ireland, the Westport Sea2Summit adventure race will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2011. The race incorporates some of the biggest thrills in Westport, including Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains, and the new greenway.
Two separate races, each with three categories, will include road running, cycling, mountain hiking, obstacle courses, and a sea run ...Video: Chaos breaks out in Dublin, Ireland, as severe flooding brings the city to a standstill
Oct 25th, 2011 at 1:00PM: On October 24, 2011, major flooding to Dublin, Ireland, caused the Dublin City Council to put into action its major emergency plan. Homes, cars, major roads, and even shopping centers were submerged underwater as rainfall failed to cease. In some areas of the city, inflatable boats had to be used to rescue stranded motorists, while roads leading out of the city experienced 3-hour delays. A number ...
Historic structures in Ireland may lose protection
Sep 17th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Archaeologists are speaking out against a plan by the government of the Republic of Ireland to "delist" historic and archaeological sites that date to after 1700.
This would mean there will be no government protection for many of Ireland's historic homes, holy wells, and other bits of architecture, such as this funky milestone at Howth, photographed by William Murphy.
The Institute of ...
