Episodes
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Ireland Reason 10 - Ancestry
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Rounding out our theme on Ireland’s History of Emigration, we take a look at the subject of ancestry. What does it mean to have Irish roots, and how can you find out more about yours? We talk to our colleague Katie who tells us her story.
- A little more on tracing your ancestry at Glasnevin Cemetery.
- Spancil Hill by The Dubliners – I can’t find the Luke Kelly version but this is good too.
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish – Ar mhaith leat cupan tae?
- Phoenetic – Err wah lat cup-on tay?
- Translation – Would you like some tea?
Potts & Plans
7 Day Irish Heritage
- Tour the bottom half of Ireland and retrace some of your ancestors footsteps.
- 6 night escorted tour with the option to extend for an extra night at Dromoland Castle.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Ireland Reason 9 - St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
With just a few days until the entire world pretends to be Irish, we take a look at the man behind Ireland’s national holiday, debunk some of the most popular myths, take a look at his legacy, and see how the day itself is celebrated in Ireland and around the world.
- A website that is on the same page as Joe on the whole “Patty’s Day” thing: paddynotpatty.com
- A little more information on the geneology of Niall of the Nine Hostages – you’re probably related to him!
- Joe’s Prose: St. Patick’s Day by Jean Blewett
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish – Bhí mé ag féachaint teilifís.
- Phoenetic – Vee may egg fay-kinch tele-feesh.
- Translation – I was watching television.
Potts & Plans
St. Patrick’s Trail
- Tour the top half of Ireland and follow in the footsteps of St. Patrick
- 6 self-drive tour with overnights in Belfast, Westport, and Dublin.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Ireland Reason 8 - Titanic
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
Tuesday Oct 09, 2018
We went with a slightly lighter tone to last week and talked about the most famous shipwreck in recent history.
- That interview Caitlin gave to the Belfast Telegraph after going to Titanic Belfast on opening day.
- Joe’s Prose: Late for his Own Funeral
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish – Tá sé fuar amuigh agus tá sneachta ar on talamh.
- Phoenetic – Thaw shea foor am-weh og-us thaw schnock-ta err on tolive.
- Translation – It is cold outside and there is snow on the ground.
Potts & Plans
Amanda’s Ireland for First Timers
- Full tour that can be broken into North and South sections of Ireland
- Two 6 night (or one 12 night) self-drive tour of Ireland.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Ireland Reason 7 - The Great Famine
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Tuesday Sep 25, 2018
Today we started our first reason in our new theme – Ireland’s History of Emigration. The Famine was a seminal event in Irish history and, while you wouldn’t expect to visit Ireland specifically for this one event, there is such a legacy left behind that makes it worth it.
- Annie Moore Descendent Singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears song
- Our featured image is one of the haunting Famine Memorial in Dublin
Caitlin egg conch
- Irish – Cé mhéad daoine a d’fhág Éirinn don Meiriceá le linn an Ghorta Mhóir?
- Phoenetic – Kay vade dhee-nee a dhawg Erin don Mericaw lay linn on gurta wore?
- Translation – How many people left Ireland for America during the great famine?
Potts & Plans
East Coast Excursion
- Coastal adventure along the lesser celebrated East Coast
- 9 Day self-drive tour taking you all the way from Belfast to Cork.
- Mention the podcast for a little surprise on your vacation.
- Find more Tours for the Reasons at crystal-travel.com/reasons