The Giant’s Causeway was declared a World UNESCO Heritage Site. It is a scenic wonder of almost 40,000 basalt pillars that are a result of
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Ski-dooing in Rural Newfoundland…
Buddy Wasisname, a Canadian Comedian born in Newfoundland & Labrador has been known to tell jokes, especially about “Da Yammie”. Buddy Wasisname: You knows what
In & Around Belfast City, Northern Ireland
When I think of my two visits to Belfast I often re-call and probably sang more than I should have the lyrics of Black Velvet
Fisherman’s Brewis for Sunday Dinner
The fish has been soaking the night prior. Whenever a Newfoundlander says “fish” he is referring to cod fish. If he is talking about other types
NL Moose Soup on Saturday
Saturday in Rural Newfoundland, has long been known as Soup Saturday. In September 2009, I returned to my community on the island of Newfoundland. Since
History in Cemeteries – We found W.B. Yeats
Drumcliffe, County Sligo, Ireland December 2007 – when visiting Edinburgh, Scotland, I took a walking tour provided for free from the hostel. The tour guide
Irish Road Trip….with Great Friends!
Thursday morning started with our newest member of the team, Tobias, who I also met while studying at the University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic.
I fell in Love with the Galway Girl…
Galway, Ireland is such a trendy city. It has been coined Ireland’s Cultural Heart as it boasts a vibrant lifestyle with a number of festivals
Dining in Galway…
Late Wednesday afternoon we checked into Sleepzone. The room for the night cost 1 Euro each, or the equivalent of $1.36 Canadian. Sadly, I paid
The Long Way to Muckross House
We took the Long Way to Muckross House. My mom and I can certainly laugh about this mis-adventure. We parked in a vacant lot near
Killarney National Park – Killarney, Ireland
After spending an enjoyable day visiting Blarney Castle, Rock Close, visiting Kinsale‘s Farmer’s Market and Charles Fort, we took a scenic drive to Killarney.
Charles Fort, Kinsale – Ireland
Tuesday afternoon took us to Summer Cove on outskirts of Kinsale. We passed the golf club and lighthouse to stop for a visit at Charles Fort. The mosaic illustrates
Increases in 2011 NL Crab Price are long overdue
I just tuned in to the NTV First Edition only to hear FFAW President, Earle McCurdy present some good news for fishers. It was pretty exciting
Canadian Learning Passport – Liberal Election Announcement
For more than a year I worked with volunteers and also delivered Junior Achievement programs to local high school students to facilitate the “Economics for Success”
Transition Towns?…the future for Rural Newfoundland
Kinsale, the town of just over 2,200 people is the first Transition Town in Ireland. A community-based group, supported by Kinsale town council looks to manage local resources
Where are our Local Farmer’s Markets?
After a walk through the enchanted forest we took the Hyundai Getz to the coast. A one-hour drive on very narrow roads led us
Celebrating 100…A walk through the Enchanted Forest
This post celebrates my 100th article on the Live Rural NL blog…which debuted in June 20, 2010. It has been a wonderful opportunity to share with
I Kissed the Blarney Stone – Blarney, Ireland
An early rise on Tuesday led us to Blarney. We walked around the Town, seeing a bird sanctuary, churches, Blarney Mills Shopping Center and of
A quiet evening at the Pub – Cork, Ireland
After a great meal in Culinary Cork, we walked the streets enjoying the shops, buildings and of course the pub culture. The Corner House was
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Fisheries M.O.U. – Send your feedback to CURRA for its upcoming newsletter
The Community-University Recovery and Research Alliance (CURRA) based at Bonne Bay Marine Station, Norris Point has been working on a number of projects, primarily with
My First Traditional Hooked Rug…
I have been taking a rug hooking course that concluded this past Thursday, which was offered at Flower’s Cove through the College of the North
Snowshoeing at Deep Cove, NL – January 30, 2011
On January 30, 2011 I finally got the opportuntiy to use my Christmas snowshoes. I decided to take the trails on the Deep Cove
Culinary Cork – Strasbourg Goose Restaurant
Strasbourg Goose Restaurant – Culinary Cork, Ireland After arriving and getting settled at Sheila’s we decided to walk the streets of Cork. The night was warm
Experiencing the Newfoundland – Ireland Connection
I visited Ireland in 2007. We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin with local Irish men. This happened because the week before Jen and I
Paris by Day & Night…
The Tour Eiffel is not to be missed by night. We took the metro and got off at Trocadero and walked from the Palais de
Youth Opportunity: Canadian Student Leadership Conference
Corner Brook Regional High is hosting the Canadian Student Leadership Conference from September 27, 2011 through October 1, 2011. This is a monumental undertaking with
Emperor Napoleon’s Tomb – Paris, France
The Napoleonic Wars had an impact on the settlement on the Island of Newfoundland during 1803-1815. The withdrawal of the warring nations from the salt
Transport – Paris France; A Fixed Link?
In rural Newfoundland, geography makes it quite difficult to walk to conduct daily business. Myself, commute 50 kilometers to work each day. The city of Paris has two