Rick Steves' Ireland
By Rick Steves
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Podcast Description
Rick Steves' Ireland is a collection of "Travel with Rick Steves" radio interviews featuring travel tips and lessons from Rick and the expert teachers who guide Rick Steves' tours around Ireland. Whether you're heading off on your own or taking a guided tour, Rick Steves' Ireland guide will help you enjoy the richest and most meaningful travel experience possible. You'll also find a wide array of related travel information on Ireland at www.ricksteves.com.
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Intro from Rick Steves | Rick provides a brief introduction to his Ireland playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip. (For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.) | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Irish Roots | Rick talks with two Irish tour guides about their adventures helping Irish Americans trace their roots in the old country, and about how other Americans with Irish ancestry can trace their families too. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Irish Writers | Rick talks with an Irish friend about his country's rich literary history, from W.B. Yeats to James Joyce to Samuel Becket. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Celtic Singing Cultures | Stephen McPhilemy from Ireland and Martin De Lewandowicz from Wales underscore the reason singing is so important in their cultures, and how the music traditions differ among Celtic countries. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dublin, Ireland's Capital | Irish tour guide Stephen McPhilemy gives tips on how best to enjoy Dublin, one of Europe's friendliest cities. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ireland North and South | Tour guides Stephen McPhilemy and Declan Field — one from the north and one from the south — talk about the changes in Ireland over the years, and offer advice on getting to know Ireland through its people. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ireland Trad and Mod | Two Irish tour guides join Rick to discuss how travelers can enjoy the traditional charms of modern Ireland, both the popular sights and some off-the-beaten-path alternatives. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ireland's County Cork | Long considered the "rebel south" of Ireland, County Cork has more recently become known as a gastronomic center. Irish tour guide and Cork resident Barry Moloney tells us about his home county. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lord Alderdice on Peace | Lord John Thomas Alderdice, who helped resolve Northern Ireland's long-standing "Troubles" between its Catholic and Protestant citizens, offers insight into the reasons that fuel conflict and provoke terrorist acts. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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North Ireland Insights | Rick chats with his Irish friend, Stephen McPhilemy, who shares a few yarns about Ulster and explains how the animosities among Northern Ireland's residents are starting to fade away. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Irish Music Session | Rick talks with musicologist Barry Foy about the traditional Irish music "session" — when a circle of musicians comes together to play reels, jigs, and hornpipes in an Irish pub. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The West of Ireland | Stephen McPhilemy, Ireland tour guide and hostel proprietor from Derry, gives Rick an insider's view of the most rugged and most Gaelic part of Ireland. Related travel information at www.ricksteves.com. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Rick Steves radio interviews about Ireland
This series could not be better. Rick has chosen his guests superbly. His interviews make you feel like your already in Ireland. Hearing the history gives great insight into what makes Ireland what it is today. The content is so complete, you need to listen to them several times to get the most out of them.
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- Category: Places & Travel
- Language: English
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