Coyne Cup Aug 2021

Just Back from Ireland!

Plans are underway for the 6th Coyne Cup. We expect to announce the destination and timing in the next few weeks. Now is a great time to start planning your next...
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An American in Dublin

In April I was attending a trade conference in Dublin. One of my colleagues suggested that I contact her brother in law, Keith, and see if we couldn't arrange a...
Bletchley Park

Where to pay tribute to WWII while visiting England

The recent observance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in England was a reminder of all the attractions and sites to visit that honor and educate people about World War...
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Visiting Northern England

Have you ever considered a vacation in the British Isles without setting foot in Edinburgh or London? If you enjoy exploring beautiful coastlines, mountains, and lakes; visiting castles and historic...
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St. Andrews: The true “Home of Golf”

Most Americans have heard of St. Andrews in Scotland. Located by the North Sea, the ancient town is home to St. Andrews University, where Kate Middleton met her Prince. The...
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Destination Ireland: Dublin, Donegal, Belfast, and more

Those of us that work at Old Sod Travel, love Ireland! It's why we do what we do. So when other people recognize things in or about Ireland that are...
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An Insider’s Guide to the Top Dublin pubs, Part 3

This is the third post in the Insider's Guide to the Top Dublin Pubs series, which explores two additional Pubs to visit in Dublin. For a relatively small country, Ireland...
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An Insider’s Guide to the Top Dublin pubs, continued

Read our second post from An Insider's Guide to the Top Dublin Pubs,which highlights two more Dublin Pubs!  Ireland is best described as a place of character and a place of...
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An Insider’s Guide to the Top Dublin pubs

Throughout Dublin there are a number of excellent pubs. We've worked with our pub expert Keith Dowling  - a 49 1/2 year old who was born and bred in Dublin and enjoys...
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Galway: One of 7 “under-the-radar” must visit cities.

Following the news that Donegal is the coolest place on Earth,  another Irish city is making news of its own: Galway recently made the Tasting Table list of 7 cities under-the-radar that you need...