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About Hugh O'Rourke
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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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Horse Raising11/12/2009David Walsh
  Q: Walsh, Is this correct about Ireland? I heard your island has a layer of limestone right under the ...
  A: You are correct, we are proud of our horses and have been for years. In general, Irish horses are ...
Travel from Dublin to Galway11/9/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: Are there trains, buses from Dublin to Galway??
  A: There are six trains from dublin to galway each day Monday through Saturday and five on Sundays. See ...
Pharmacy11/4/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: H'lo there, Hugh. I'm a student pharmacist, and I'm intrigued by the Emerald Isle, despite being ...
  A: It will take me a couple of days to find out the details of how a license to practice Pharmacy in ...
Limerick Deal10/29/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: Hugh, Thanks for your time. My family and I (wife, son 12, daughter 10) are considering visiting ...
  A: If this deal is for real then I would recomend you should buy. I tried to book Adare Manor through ...
getting married in Ireland9/28/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: We would like to get married in Ireland-we want to be married in "House of God" but not Catholic as ...
  A: Getting married here is made quite difficult by state requirements. The civil (government) ...
bikecycle through Ireland9/23/2009David Walsh
  Q: I have a month to take off and travel. I am contemplating going to ireland and cycling. This would ...
  A: November would be a crazy month to go on a cycle tour around Ireland due more so to the short ...
rail passes9/21/2009David Walsh
  Q: I would like to buy a first class rail pass for unlimited trips throughout Ireland for 6 days. I ...
  A: There is two train companies operating within Ireland; Irish Rail in the South and NIR/Translink in ...
7 Day trip to Ireland9/18/2009David Walsh
  Q: First thanks for your help. My family (wife and 2 kids) and I are flying into Dublin on November ...
  A: By and large, anywhere on the coast of Ireland is a good bet and IMO the South East gets left behind ...
7 Day trip to Ireland9/18/2009David Walsh
  Q: First thanks for your help. My family (wife and 2 kids) and I are flying into Dublin on November ...
  A: I can't advise specifically on anywhere to stay simply because I don't know your budget nor a ...
Christmas 20099/16/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: We will be in Ireland December 24, 25 and 26. Will most of the general tourist places be closed? ...
  A: Many hotels restaurants and tourist attractions close for the holidays and some such as Altamount ...
Dublin Pass9/5/2009David Walsh
  Q: We will be in Dublin next week. Just for two nights! What attractions are free in Dublin? We will ...
  A: The free attractions are the State Museums and Galleries, all public parks and the grounds of ...
Dublin area8/31/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: I am going to visit my daughter( who is spending a year as a volunteer in Dublin for a year) from ...
  A: and commitment to Ireland and I am certain you will have a very pleasant time here. I feel transport ...
Cork8/29/2009David Walsh
  Q: If I stay in Dublin, how far is a trip to Cork, how should I travel there and is the Blarney Stone ...
  A: Nichola, Of course the Blarney Stone is worth kissing! Dublin to Cork is about 160 miles of a ...
ireland trip8/29/2009Michele Erdvig
  Q: We want to plan a 7 day trip to Ireland next June (2010). There will be approximately 5 adults over ...
  A: Linda, Thanks for your inquiry about traveling to Ireland. With such a group trip you will have to ...
4 Days in Ireland8/28/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: I only have 4 full days (and 3 nights) to spend in Ireland. I’m in my mid-twenties and looking to ...
  A: I apologise for long delay Welcome to Ireland Something untoward happened to my reply as it did ...
what to do8/24/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: We are a group of 4 adults (sometimes) who will be visiting Sept 10-30. We are staying in Kenmare ...
  A: You have planned a stay which will allow good insight into our scenery and people I am not sure if ...
Backpacking Ireland8/24/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: Next March 2 of my girl friends and I are going to be backpacking around Ireland for 11 days. We are ...
  A: This is a quick answer and I will add more detail to it tomorrow or Friday. For safety - NEVER camp ...
Ireland8/16/2009David Walsh
  Q: This will be my first trip.Any suggestions on an itinerary. I have 11 days. Thank you
  A: I must apologise for the delay in getting back to you; I was distracted by family matters and work. ...
Genealogy8/13/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: I will be in Ireland next month, and am hoping to locate the area of my grandparents birth during my ...
  A: Abject apologies for delay. Please accept my apology and thank you for choosing to visit Ireland. ...
Galway to Killarney8/9/2009David Walsh
  Q: I read your response to Diana and I noted that my itineray is very similar. I wanted to ask if the ...
  A: Of course it's scenic; it's in Ireland!! Seriously, it is a nice run but it is in the eye of the ...
DAYLIGHT HOURS8/7/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: PLANNING TRIP TO IRELAND THIS FALL. WE ARE TRYING TO DECIDE WHETHER TO GO IN OCT OR NOV. WHAT ARE ...
  A: Daylight hours at the beginning of October are about twelve including twilight of about one hour and ...
Dublin vacation8/6/2009David Walsh
  Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
  A: Dianne Holyhead and Liverpool are no use if you are going to Scotland unless you fancy several ...
Dublin vacation8/5/2009David Walsh
  Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
  A: Dianne, I an the site now and it gives me the option to book on 5th Jan 2010 and no later; maybe ...
Dublin tripe8/2/2009David Walsh
  Q: My grown daughter and I will be arriving in Dublin Ireland on January 7th 2010. I am so excited to ...
  A: good to see you are visiting here and in the quiet season as well. There are plenty of ferries ...
travel7/30/2009David Walsh
  Q: I heard New York is giving people one way tickets to travel to Europe. Is it possible for someone to ...
  A: Joe, Unless a country has a free travel/residency arrangement with another country or State, it is ...
Footwear and B&Bs7/13/2009Michele Erdvig
  Q: My husband and I are going to be in Ireland from August 27-September 7. We are traveling by rental ...
  A: Nicole, It sounds like you are having fun planning your trip to Ireland. It can be soggy if you ...
Am I safe to travel to Ireland by myself?7/13/2009Michele Erdvig
  Q: I am a 33yr old Female and really want to take a vacation by myself. I was told Ireland would be ...
  A: Nicole, I think you will find Ireland very "user friendly" for a solo female traveler. I don't know ...
travel time7/13/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: we are travelling next summer and are thinking of staying the entire time in either Galway or ...
  A: Below I have listed the driving times for your destinations starting from Doolin and alternatively ...
weather7/12/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: is it cold all year round in Ireland?
  A: I suppose the concept of cold depends on the ambient temperature of the place where the person ...
itinerary advice7/11/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: I'll be travelling from Italy to Ireland for the third time next august 6th - 20th with my partner ...
  A: Having studied your detailed itinerary I am tempted to say perfect!! it cannot be improved. It ...
Dublin visit7/11/2009David Walsh
  Q: We will be visiting Ireland in September, and will be in Dublin for 2 nights. Staying at Cassidys. ...
  A: two days is very little to suggest anything especial. Personally, what's not to miss? All of it!! ...
Travel help7/9/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: I will be vacationing in Ireland the first week of Sept. We are planning on spending 2 nights (Wed ...
  A: On Sunday night in Ireland the pub scene is relatively quiet as people prepare to go to work on ...
waterford crystal factory7/6/2009David Walsh
  Q: I'm wondering how to get from Dublin to the Waterford Crystal factory by train or bus! I hope it is ...
  A: I have some bad news for you. The factory tour is currently closed and not taking visitors. I am ...
discounts7/5/2009David Walsh
  Q: ^ of us are comimg to Ireland. Should we purchas a Heritage discount package or another one. Using ...
  A: there are two cards you should examine before you come to any decision. They are the Heritage Card ...
4 days to drive around Ireland7/2/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: After spending 1 night in Dublin last week in September 09,where we will pick up a hire car, we have ...
  A: I am not quite clear about the fourth day. Is it the day on which you leavve or is that in fact a ...
Trip to Ireland in July - Westport & Bantry6/22/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: We are planning a trip to Ireland the first two weeks of July. We currently have reservations for 4 ...
  A: On the transfer journey from Westport to Bantry, you will pass reasonably close to the cliffs. ...
Exchanging dollars for euros in Ireland6/21/2009Michele Erdvig
  Q: I do not have an ATM card that will work in Ireland. My credit cards will tack on a 3% fee for each ...
  A: Lisa, Dollars can be exchanged at any bank in Ireland. You will have to go inside during opening ...
Smokeless tobacco laws in Ireland6/21/2009David Walsh
  Q: Can tourists bring smokeless tobacco into Ireland for their personal use?
  A: I assume that by "smokeless tobacco" you refer to chewing tobacco or leaf tobacco. It is illegal ...
high tea6/17/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: My husband and I will be paying another visit to Ireland this fall, this time bringing our mothers ...
  A: particularly when we need tourists most in the off-season. In the Ennis/ Limerick region- Adare ...
rail tours in ireland6/10/2009Hugh O'Rourke
  Q: we fly into Dublin (first time!) on the 23rd of June. Stay 2 nights and want to tour the country ...
  A: Very happy anniversary; Hearty Congratulations on this romantic and edifying life milestone and ...

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