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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| driving in Ireland & Scotland | 1/27/2012 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: What drivers license do I need to rent a car and drive in Ireland and Scotland? A: John, I am an expert on travel in Ireland. Consequently, I will answer your question in reference ... | ||
| Day Trip to Knock from Shannon | 1/4/2012 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: We are travelling to Ireland in April for 7 days. Flying into Shannon and out of Dublin. A few ... A: Knock can be reached on the regular Bus Eireann service which leaves Shannon approximately hourly ... | ||
| Dublin to Adare | 12/21/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: Good morning. We are going to Adare and would like to know the best way to travel from Dublin ... A: The route to Adare is all on very good roads and driving time is two and a half hours, A good ... | ||
| elderly travel | 12/4/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I Ireland handicap accessible in most major cities? I would like to fulfill my mom;s dream to see ... A: I'm sorry to say that much of Ireland is not handicapped accessible. In order to plan a trip for ... | ||
| Holiday travel to Ireland | 11/14/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I am wanting to take a trip to Ireland for the holidays this year, I just recently became single ... A: Ireland is a great place to travel whether you are single, married, or with friends. Because days ... | ||
| driving in Ireland | 9/15/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I will be visiting Ireland the last 10 days of November this year. The place I'm staying at seems ... A: Helena, Thanks for your question about driving in Ireland. Since they drive on the left it may take ... | ||
| Few questions about JLC empoyment rates? | 8/20/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I got no clue if you can answer them but I have no idea how else to find out. I know them JLC ... A: You are no doubt aware of the recent court case which effectively dismantled any protection the JLC ... | ||
| temporary or burner mobile phones | 8/3/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I'll be staying a week in Ireland next September and would like to rent a mobile phone to confirm ... A: I don't know what country you are coming from but once your phone is tri or quad band compatible ... | ||
| Intercultural Training | 8/1/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I need to find an intercultural trainer who would give a one day training to a tranferee, his wife, ... A: I have just seen your e mail and had better reply quickly when it's a hot topic. I presure that ... | ||
| The Best | 7/29/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I am planning a trip for Ireland for next summer, as I am a student and 18 I've given myself a year ... A: I apologise for delay. Thank You for choosing to visit Ireland To minimise costs, the planning of ... | ||
| driving the ring of kerry & connor pass | 7/3/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: does it matter much if you drive these clockwise or counterclockwise to avoid more traffic? thank ... A: Kelly, You have two questions in one. First, traffic in popular areas will always depend on the ... | ||
| Driving times between Cashel - Kinsale or Killarney and Newmarket on Fergus | 6/26/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: We flying to Dublin from the USA and have two nights to spend before going to Newmarket on Fergus ... A: apologies for the late reply; work has kept me busy as of late. Honest answers will be a little ... | ||
| Driving holiday in Ireland | 6/17/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I and my family are planning our first holiday in Ireland this summer, and wanted your expert advice ... A: Tia, How exciting to be planning your first trip to Ireland. I remember my own like it was ... | ||
| REGARDING JOINING LIMERICK UNIVERSITY | 6/13/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: myself Vijay from INDIA .. am planning to do master in engineering in aeronautical engg. from the ... A: I think your idea of an MBA may broaden your opportunities considerably. While a masters in the ... | ||
| Motor tax/road tax on car for hire vehicle | 6/6/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I will be renting a vehicle in Belfast and returning it in Dublin after 10 days use. Will I be ... A: The motor tax will not be an issue as the border between Ireland and UK (Northern Ireland is part of ... | ||
| ireland | 5/23/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: G'day from Australia I am looking at leaving edinburgh on @ 11th sept and then have to be at ... A: If you are driving, you will have a long drive from Edinburgh via car ferry ports in Scotland to ... | ||
| which way should I go. | 5/14/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I am arriving at Shannon on August 30th and flying out of Dublin on the 15 of Sept. I have the last ... A: As a broad tip, I would not return south to Kerry again if only to cut down on driving, fuel and ... | ||
| Travel itinerary southeast to southwest to shannon | 5/12/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: We arrive Dublin on Wednesday and depart from Shannon 11 days later. I have planned a day trip to ... A: The recommended time required for travel to Glendalough via M50 and M/N 11 is one hour seventeen ... | ||
| Travel itinerary southeast to southwest to shannon | 5/11/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: We arrive Dublin on Wednesday and depart from Shannon 11 days later. I have planned a day trip to ... A: The itinerary you propose is very feasible and has even a relaxed pace about it. For detailed route ... | ||
| Ireland driving times | 4/20/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: Do you think i could arrive at Dublin Airport at 10am, rent a car and drive to Westport (Mayo Co.) ... A: At 6PM in September there will be loads of daylight, even in a wet day so you will be fine. In any ... | ||
| Ireland/Scotland | 4/14/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: Michele, A friend and I are planning a 3 week trip for June 2012 and were wondering if we could fit ... A: Kathryn, What a dilemma! Having been to both Scotland and Ireland myself many times my suggestion ... | ||
| Transit visa question | 4/1/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: My wife is from Cuba and has a Cuban passport. She also has a U.S. greencard. We are traveling to ... A: Andrew Very sorry for delay. The visa is DEFINITELY REQUIRED here is an extract from the web-site: ... | ||
| Transit visa question | 3/26/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: My wife is from Cuba and has a Cuban passport. She also has a U.S. greencard. We are traveling to ... A: Welcome to Ireland. I will have to check with the airport when the office opens tomorrow as I am not ... | ||
| Car rental in Ireland | 3/24/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I am writing again about my upcoming trip to Ireland. There is an opportunity for my uncle, who ... A: Rather than send you to any specific firm you may be best to Google it and select a firm yourself; ... | ||
| day trips | 3/19/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I am planning my second trip to Ireland for this July 2011 with my husband (this will be his first ... A: many thanks for your questions. If its the Annacarty in Tipperary that you have booked into, you ... | ||
| Spring trip to Ireland, request for info | 3/17/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: I am writing to ask if you have any knowledge of bus trips from Galway to Belfast that do not go ... A: I'm not sure of exactly what you are asking but I'll give you two answers; I don't know of any ... | ||
| trip to Ireland | 3/6/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: Four of us are going to travel to Ireland in May of 2012 for about 7-8 days. We are thinking of ... A: Apologies for the lateness of the reply; I have been rather busy in the real world so time was quite ... | ||
| private tour | 2/27/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: David We are finishing our tour at Ashford castle on the 20th of May. We would like to see Blarney ... A: Given the distances from Ashford Castle to Blarney (about 3 hours 30 minutes) and then towards ... | ||
| For my school newspaper | 2/23/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: Mr. O' Rouke! I'm doing a newspaper article for my school, CSI HS for International Studies, about ... A: Saint Patrick's Day has its origin in the work carried out by a French Missionary whose father is ... | ||
| itinerary | 2/2/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: We ar going to Ireland in April. Please tell me what you think of my itinerary. Any changes or ... A: Wendy, You didn't mention when you will be in Ireland this April, but there are some holidays you ... | ||
| Shannon | 1/30/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Shannon for 48 hrs. on Feb. 19 with my 9 yr old boy. What do you suggest we ... A: Limerick has a number of museums. My favorite is the Hunt Museum close to the city centre where one ... | ||
| hours of daylight in may | 1/24/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I will be visiting Ireland in May 2011 and was wondering what time it gets dark? I am planning my ... A: Michael, Good idea not to drive around Ireland at night. First let me say that May is my favorite ... | ||
| Driving in Dublin | 1/17/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: My family and I booked a package for this coming May that includes flights into and out of Dublin. ... A: I had not allowed for the early arrival flights from the US so it goes without saying that you will ... | ||
| Economic unrest in Ireland | 1/12/2011 | Michele Erdvig |
| Q: I'm planning, to take my mom, aunt and son to visit Ireland in a Sept/Oct of this yr, I'm am 3rd ... A: Julieann, Most of the world is going through a recession right now not just Ireland. There is ... | ||
| Day trips by car in Ireland | 1/10/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I am taking a trip to Ireland with my family in May. We will be flying in and out of Dublin and ... A: Yes indeed Kilkenny for say three hours including a visit to the castle would be a very good choice. ... | ||
| Driving in Dublin | 1/8/2011 | David Walsh |
| Q: My family and I booked a package for this coming May that includes flights into and out of Dublin. ... A: Apologies for the lateness of my reply; I was snowed under with work and only catching up on myself ... | ||
| Day trips by car in Ireland | 1/5/2011 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I am taking a trip to Ireland with my family in May. We will be flying in and out of Dublin and ... A: On your way from Dublin I suggest the Maldron Hotel off Junction 17 of the M7. Roughly half way it ... | ||
| Best way to get around Ireland | 12/28/2010 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: I am stumped how to make this all work I am hoping you can help me out. My family of four is coming ... A: I think you have a good allocation of time for the visits you wish to include in your Irish tour. ... | ||
| Living | 12/10/2010 | David Walsh |
| Q: I love Ireland the people are nice. However are the people nice to Immigrants. I was wondering how ... A: the news isn't great for you. Any non EU or EEA national requires a work permit to work in Ireland. ... | ||
| gaelic words? | 12/3/2010 | Hugh O'Rourke |
| Q: Please don't get mad if this is bad words, but what does "Er Square Dez Telerevsenita mean, or ... A: I am sorry that I cannot say what this means The only word here that immediately looks like Gaelic ... | ||
Hugh O'Rourke
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Expertise
I can answer questions about Ireland. My particular fields of expertise are the natural beauty of Ireland, travel information for Ireland and insights into business and politics here. I am interested in all aspects of our country and can readily find links for aspects of this country in which I am not myself expert. You can see some of my pictures of Ireland at http://www.globosapiens.net/horourke
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Past/Present clients
JFK Trust, New Ross, County Wexford.
Kealy technical Services, Tramore Waterford
Heath Technical services Sligo
An Teach Bán Downings Co.Donegal
Milk Link Bristol UK
JFK Trust, New Ross County Wexford
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