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Traveler Spotlight: Kylie and Jeff Plummer Honeymoon Trip to Ireland, March 2013
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 | By Hilary
Okay, we’ll admit it: we’re hopeless romantics here at Tenon Tours. So when Kylie and Jeff Plummer came to us asking for help with their honeymoon in Ireland, we lost our cool and our inner school girls came out. Read on to see what this awesome couple’s Ireland self-drive tour was like: what they loved, [...]
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Ireland is a Bargain Place to Fly this Summer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 | By Taryn
Have you been looking for tours to Ireland this summer? Well…, Tenon Tours has some great news for you! Ireland is a bargain place to fly this summer. Two years ago, $1.50=€1. Now, in May of 2013, $1.30=€1. The US economy seems to be on the rebound, while many European countries are beginning to face [...]
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What to Expect from Golf in Ireland
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 | By Hilary
It’s a pretty well-known fact that some of the best golf courses in the world are found in Ireland and the UK. We have tons of travelers ask us about Ireland golf tours and packages. Some just want to experience what it’s like to play golf in Ireland, and some want to make a whole [...]
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Whisky vs. Whiskey-What’s the Difference?
Friday, April 5th, 2013 | By Taryn
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky/ey is barely enough.”-Mark Twain Who is a fan of whisky? Or should it be whiskey? Same thing, just with a different spelling, right? Well…, not exactly. First of all, no matter how you spell it, whisky/ey is an umbrella term for a type of [...]
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Irish Whiskey versus Scottish Whisky
Monday, March 18th, 2013 | By EMisiaszek
Does the thought of Irish whiskey make your mouth water? Maybe it should. As the history of Irish whiskey goes, the British made it more popular than almost any other spirit. You would also be very surprised to learn (cue evil mystery music) the introduction of Scottish blended whiskey onto the market was partially [...]
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Irish Breweries and Ireland Beer Tour Attractions
Friday, March 15th, 2013 | By EMisiaszek
Beer, beer, beer… Chant with me now. Beer, beer, beer… If you’re a lover of beer, you’ll want to see all the Irish breweries and Ireland beer tour attractions you can while you’re in Ireland. We’ve tried to establish an Irish beer guide for you. The thing is, when it comes to Irish breweries, [...]
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The History of Temple Bar in Dublin
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 | By EMisiaszek
Looking for a Dublin vacation package? You’ll definitely be hearing about the Temple Bar in Dublin. While it’s a bar itself (Temple Bar), the term Temple Bar usually refers to a whole area of the city of Dublin. In fact, it’s the place for the hottest bars, trendy nightspots and artist creations. Temple Bar [...]
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Top 10 Irish Whiskey Facts
Monday, March 11th, 2013 | By EMisiaszek
Top o’ the evenin’ to ya! It’s approaching happy hour. That means you might be considering a sip of whiskey. If you’re researching vacations to Ireland, or considering one any time soon, Irish whiskey, with its long, interesting history, will be waiting for you. We aren’t attached to which of the popular Irish drinks [...]
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The Commitments is a Great Irish Movie to Watch!
Friday, March 8th, 2013 | By Taryn
“The Commitments is a relaxed, colorful creation, remaining true to rascally human behaviors, while respecting the unifying power of music. A downright irresistible movie.” -Brian Orndorf, Movie Critic Forget the movies, Leap Year and PS, I Love You. How many of you have seen one of Ireland’s greatest movies (In my opinion.), The Commitments? Take [...]
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EVENT CANCELLED: March 7th, Irish Life Experience Introduction & Vacation Planning Session
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 | By Katie
Due to reports of inclement weather in the Boston area the Irish Life Experience Introduction & Vacation Planning Session that was scheduled for Thursday, March 7th at 7pm in Canton, MA at the Irish Cultural Center is now cancelled.