Travel Tales with Fergal brings weekly chats with interesting people telling great travel stories and adventures.
I walk most days on the Tipperary Blue Way by the Suir river in Clonmel in Tipperary and I pass these fishermen most days during the summer - Michael Lynch and John Ryan. Michael called me over as he had just caught and released a huge salmon. John is known as a fly tier who makes his own flies. And Michael has written a little ditty to celebrate John.
We have just returned from a family holiday to Provence in France and I am in love with all things French. My latest Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast is all about Provence with my favourite returning guest Eimer. We talk about the beach town of Cassis, the Luberon region ariund Aix en Provence where I took the photo above. We also cover the Alpilles region around St Remy and the wonderful ancient Roman cities of Arles and Avignon. This is the episode for Francophiles! Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/provence-france-destination-special/id1535047359?i=1000665968760
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast discussed his travel experiences to Provence in France and surrounding areas. Listen here
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed his travel experiences to Provence in France and surrounding areas. You can listen to the full interview below Clare FM · Travel Tale...
Brand new episode out today on Provence, France. In all podcast platforms and here
We have just returned from a family holiday to Provence in France and I am in love with all things French. I discuss this magical part of France with my favouri
Ireland's Blue Book
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, 4 of our properties have been featured on Traveltaleswithfergal podcast. – A travel series hosted by Irishman Fergal O'Keeffe. 🌀
Cashel House Hotel, Currarevagh House, Connemara, Galway, Lansdowne Kenmare & Carrig Country House & Restaurant.
Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hgnRplkJm0EOU4Q3ByqYV
We have a very special Travel Tales with Fergal destination episode on Donegal today with Karoline Sweeney from of . Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xsL92fvCTXhQyjeBLEp2E
My two latest episodes out today are Kerry destination specials, in conjunction with Ireland’s Blue Book, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches 2,500 kilometres along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. The Blue Book is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Focusing on Kerry, probably Ireland’s most famous tourist region, with an interview with Patrick Hanley in part 1 from the Lansdowne Kenmare and Frank Slattery from Carrig Country House in part 2.
I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie.
The Lansdowne Kenmare has been an intrinsic part of the history of Kenmare since 1790 and was fully restored in 2021 by my guest today Brian Hanley whose family have been associated with the centre of Kenmare for many years. The Heritage Town of Kenmare is affectionately known as “The Jewel in the Crown” as it is a landmark destination on the famous Ring of Kerry. For more information check out https://www.lansdownekenmare.com.
If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.
My two latest episodes out today are Kerry destination specials, in conjunction with Ireland’s Blue Book, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches 2,500 kilometres along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. The Blue Book is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Listen here https://shows.acast.com/travel-tales-with-fergal/episodes/kerry-destination-special-carrig-country-house-part-2
Focusing on Kerry, probably Ireland’s most famous tourist region, with an interview with Frank Slattery from Carrig Country House and Patrick Hanley from the Lansdowne Kenmare.
I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie.
The Carrig Country House is hidden away on Caragh Lake and lies at the foot of the northern lower slopes of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks at the head of the Caragh Valley. It is a magnificent tranquil location midway between the bustling town of Killorglin to the east and the charming village of Glenbeigh and Rossbeigh Beach to the west. Check here https://carrighouse.com.
If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.
Brand new episode out now with the wonderful Kevin Flanagan of Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan fame. A real treat this episode for lovers of travel https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZP2Pzrte4WYY9eySYMGFU?si=Hq_xp75qT_uMaVuWZhjNNg
Listen to my Clare FM Travel Slot this week where I chat about my 10 Years of the Wild Atlantic Way series starting with two Connemara hotels and a focus on Seville
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed Andalusia and locations that are worth a visit in Córdoba and Seville. You can listen to the full interview below. Clare FM · Travel...
We are really looking forward to this show. Reggie from Cork became an internet viral sensation during the lockdowns and he has sold out the Everyman and he is now touring his new Show "Reggie for President" and comes to Bakers on the 22nd August. The Dylan Moran gig sold out in a few hours and we expect this to sell out too. Ge your tickets here https://bit.ly/ReggieForPresident-BB
Reggie from the Blackrock Road, is the richest man in Ireland. (But not for tax purposes.) He has over 80,000 followers on social media attracted by his videos mocking Liz Truss, poor taste and the people of Kilmallock.
After years of tyranny under Michael D. Higgins Reggie has decided to run for Uachtarán na hÉireann. In the run up to the election in 2025, Reggie will visit corners of Ireland which have been by-passed by progress and advances in personal hygiene.
He will be in Bakers Bar on August 22nd, reaching out to the ordinary people of Clonmel without touching them, unless they are absolutely gorgeous. Great night guaranteed, you’ll be laughing all the way home.
The Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches from Donegal to Cork, over 2,500 winding kms of glorious scenery, beaches, villages and hotels, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast will be interviewing famous hoteliers along this world famous route over the coming months.
The first two Connemara Destination episodes focus on Connemara with interviews with two hoteliers Brian McEvilly from the Cashel House Hotel and Henry Hodgson from Currarevagh House who are both founding members of Ireland’s Blue Book collection, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Situated in the heart of Connemara, the Cashel House Hotel overlooks the majestic Cashel Bay on the west coast of Ireland. This classic country house retreat was built in the 19th century and converted to a family-run four-star hotel in 1968 by the McEvilly family. I had a great chat with Brian all about Connemara, the Wild Atlantic Way, tip and recommendations and the history of his family’s hotel. Check them here https://www.cashelhouse.ie
The 2nd Connemara Destination episode is an interview with Henry Hodgson from Currarevagh House, whose family were founding members of Ireland’s Blue Book collection, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Currarevagh House is an early Victorian Country House, set in 180 acres of private parkland and woodland bordering on Lough Corrib. Visit here https://currarevagh.com
Listen here Connemara Destination Special Part 1 Cashel House Hotel
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dHiJcQ3RUsAq5QNhTaCtj?si=gD8AdpmiQw-kcyZjWwzAPA
Connemara Destination Special Part 2 Currarevagh House
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qM74E9ZxBOcOmognEtJU1?si=qfskwyBRSCa1iScuq-4NVw
Brand new Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast epsiode Tuesday 23 April
My guest Tomas Mac an t-Saoir has spent the past eight years – on and off – cycling around the world taking in parts of the United States, journeying from the top of Africa from Egypt to South Africa and tackling the breadth of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
For his most recent adventure, he pedalled from India to the UAE, passing the Himalayan peaks of Pakistan through the Taliban strongholds and deserts of Afghanistan onto Iran and the UAE. He gives a great insight into parts of the world visited by only the most inquisitive adventurers and he does it all by his trusty bike.
Great Brand new Travel Tales with Fergal podcast ep out now with Dermot Cosgrove who is a French Legionnaire veteran, security consultant in conflict zones and adventurer. Listen here https://spotify.link/JxAav7dZJHb
Irishman Dermot Cosgrove lived the life of an old school adventurer by leaving home as a teenager to join the mythical French Foreign Legion before the Gulf War. Dermot served in some of the most dangerous conflict zones during the 90's in the Middle East and Africa. He has since worked as a security consultant in many conflict zones around the world. He takes us through his life from the arduous training as a legionnaire to being in the middle of firefights in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a true adventurer and anyone who grew up reading about the renowned French Foreign Legion will find this episode fascinating. Out now on all podcast platforms.
I am delighted to say that my first guest of Season 6 is the legendary Irish adventurer Damian Browne, who was my very first guest on Season1. Damian talks about his New York to Galway row and the subsequent documentary Man v Ocean which Damien is currently touring as a one man play around Ireland. Listen from all podcast platforms https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/travel-tales-with-fergal/id1535047359?i=1000643480560
I am delighted to say that season 6 returns this Tuesday, 30th January with adventurer Damian Browne who was my guest on my very first episode. Available this Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
Check out my final episode of Season 5 of Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast with my annual review of the year. I look forward to releasing Season 6 in January. Have a lovely New Year. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/1naHrkwCafrXh6kpV9OifA?si=GgUD-s0kQaKBkQDhRj1ufg
I am interviewed today by Eimer my travel buddy all about our trip to the Turkish Turquoise or Lycian Coast. The blue-green hues of the sparkling sea of the Turkish Riviera has deservedly earned its moniker “the Turquoise Coast”. In fact, the word turquoise comes from the French word for Turkish. Turkey offers unique attractions where east meets west and the ancient meets modern. Everywhere you go along the Turquoise Coast you practically bump in ancient ruins and for me the highlight is the Turkish people themselves who have perfected the art of good hospitality. We chat about Kalkan, Kas, Fethiye - Olundeniz, Dalyan and Gocek. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/62eYtB6vVZRLwD4OB8ZXsE
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A very Happy Christmas. Listen to my latest Travel Tales with Fergal episode on my favourite travel books and much more below. Also keep an ear out for my special episode on the Turkish Riviera and my annual year in review next week.
Listen to Favourite Travel books from Travel Tales with Fergal. As we close out the year I chat about my fvourite travel books and as often happens on my travel slot on Clare FM I went off on many tangents. Keep an eye out next week for my espidoe on the Turkish Riviera and the annual end of yerar r...
Read my latest travel column all about glorious Andalusia and listen to my Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast Granada special here https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/home/1083768/listen-the-stunning-small-towns-to-visit-for-a-feel-of-real-andalusian-life.html
In this week's Nationalist
Check my travel column this week on the stunning ski town of Adelboden in Switzerland here
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I have a brand new ski special Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast all about the most stunning town in next Tuesday. If you close your eyes and imagine the most picturesque ski town this place is it.
In this week's Nationalist
Check my top tips for romantic getaways in Ireland and abroad https://www.tipperarylive.ie/news/business/1031530/travel-tales-follow-the-blue-book-to-get-tips-for-the-best-romantic-break-away.html Ireland's Blue Book
In this week's Nationalist
I chatted about travel trends, recommendations and tips for 2023 and my 2 part Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast series on Co. Clare on Tipp FM Visit Clare Listen here
Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast is a weekly interview series where Irishman Fergal O’Keeffe chats to a special guest about their travels, adventures and experiences living abroad. We talk about travel, culture, people, food, politics, history, tourism and expat lives. He can be found on Instagram...
My first travel slot on today I talked about travel trends and tips for 2023 and my Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast 2 specials on Co Clare. Clare Tourism Listen here
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus Alan spoke to Fergal O’Keefe, host of the Travel Tales with Fergal podcast. On this week’s Travel Tales, Fergal discussed possible travel destinations for 2023 along with h
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I walk most days on the Tipperary Blue Way by the Suir river in Clonmel in Tipperary and I pass these fishermen most days during the summer - Michael Lynch and John Ryan. Michael called me over as he had just caught and released a huge salmon. John is known as a fly tier who makes his own flies. And Michael has written a little ditty to celebrate John. #flyfisherman #tipperary #suirblueway #suir #suirbluewaytipperary #clonmel #tipperary
We have a very special Travel Tales with Fergal destination episode on Donegal today with Karoline Sweeney from @Castlegrovehse of @IrelandBlueBook. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xsL92fvCTXhQyjeBLEp2E
My two latest episodes out today are Kerry destination specials, in conjunction with Ireland’s Blue Book, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches 2,500 kilometres along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. The Blue Book is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Focusing on Kerry, probably Ireland’s most famous tourist region, with an interview with Patrick Hanley in part 1 from the Lansdowne Kenmare and Frank Slattery from Carrig Country House in part 2. I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie. The Lansdowne Kenmare has been an intrinsic part of the history of Kenmare since 1790 and was fully restored in 2021 by my guest today Brian Hanley whose family have been associated with the centre of Kenmare for many years. The Heritage Town of Kenmare is affectionately known as “The Jewel in the Crown” as it is a landmark destination on the famous Ring of Kerry. For more information check out https://www.lansdownekenmare.com. If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.
My two latest episodes out today are Kerry destination specials, in conjunction with Ireland’s Blue Book, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches 2,500 kilometres along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. The Blue Book is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Listen here https://shows.acast.com/travel-tales-with-fergal/episodes/kerry-destination-special-carrig-country-house-part-2 Focusing on Kerry, probably Ireland’s most famous tourist region, with an interview with Frank Slattery from Carrig Country House and Patrick Hanley from the Lansdowne Kenmare. I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie. The Carrig Country House is hidden away on Caragh Lake and lies at the foot of the northern lower slopes of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks at the head of the Caragh Valley. It is a magnificent tranquil location midway between the bustling town of Killorglin to the east and the charming village of Glenbeigh and Rossbeigh Beach to the west. Check here https://carrighouse.com. If you haven’t already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.
Brand new episode out now with the wonderful Kevin Flanagan of Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan fame. A real treat this episode for lovers of travel https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZP2Pzrte4WYY9eySYMGFU?si=Hq_xp75qT_uMaVuWZhjNNg
The Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches from Donegal to Cork, over 2,500 winding kms of glorious scenery, beaches, villages and hotels, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast will be interviewing famous hoteliers along this world famous route over the coming months. The first two Connemara Destination episodes focus on Connemara with interviews with two hoteliers Brian McEvilly from the Cashel House Hotel and Henry Hodgson from Currarevagh House who are both founding members of Ireland’s Blue Book collection, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Situated in the heart of Connemara, the Cashel House Hotel overlooks the majestic Cashel Bay on the west coast of Ireland. This classic country house retreat was built in the 19th century and converted to a family-run four-star hotel in 1968 by the McEvilly family. I had a great chat with Brian all about Connemara, the Wild Atlantic Way, tip and recommendations and the history of his family’s hotel. Check them here https://www.cashelhouse.ie The 2nd Connemara Destination episode is an interview with Henry Hodgson from Currarevagh House, whose family were founding members of Ireland’s Blue Book collection, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Currarevagh House is an early Victorian Country House, set in 180 acres of private parkland and woodland bordering on Lough Corrib. Visit here https://currarevagh.com Listen here Connemara Destination Special Part 1 Cashel House Hotel https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dHiJcQ3RUsAq5QNhTaCtj?si=gD8AdpmiQw-kcyZjWwzAPA Connemara Destination Special Part 2 Currarevagh House https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qM74E9ZxBOcOmognEtJU1?si=qfskwyBRSCa1iScuq-4NVw
Irishman Dermot Cosgrove lived the life of an old school adventurer by leaving home as a teenager to join the mythical French Foreign Legion before the Gulf War. Dermot served in some of the most dangerous conflict zones during the 90's in the Middle East and Africa. He has since worked as a security consultant in many conflict zones around the world. He takes us through his life from the arduous training as a legionnaire to being in the middle of firefights in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a true adventurer and anyone who grew up reading about the renowned French Foreign Legion will find this episode fascinating. Out now on all podcast platforms.
I am delighted to say that my first guest of Season 6 is the legendary Irish adventurer Damian Browne, who was my very first guest on Season1. Damian talks about his New York to Galway row and the subsequent documentary Man v Ocean which Damien is currently touring as a one man play around Ireland. Listen from all podcast platforms https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/travel-tales-with-fergal/id1535047359?i=1000643480560
I am delighted to say that season 6 returns this Tuesday, 30th January with adventurer Damian Browne who was my guest on my very first episode. Available this Tuesday on all podcast platforms.
My final Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast episode of 2022 is with my travel buddy Eimer for my Season 4 finale. We do a review of my travels this year and look forward to next year. I want to thank all my listeners in over 100 countries worldwide and I look forward to sharing more travel adventures, destination specials and interviews with great guests in 2023. Take care and safe travels. Out now on all podcast platforms. If you haven’t already I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode.
I have a two episode Co. Clare Destination Specials of Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast out now in partnership with @ClareTourism. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/5hgnRplkJm0EOU4Q3ByqYV?si=8QhpjV9NSTioo-1ZN5EMQA
My Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast is a West Cork destination special with Michael O'Neill from @Fernhillclon and Kela Hodgins from @dunowenhouse from Ireland's Blue Book @IrelandBlueBook. Get great local tips here https://shows.acast.com/travel-tales-with-fergal/episodes/west-cork-destination-pecial
My Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast is a West Cork destination special with Michael O'Neill from @Fernhillclon and Kela Hodgins from @dunowenhouse from Ireland's Blue Book @IrelandBlueBook. Get great local tips here https://shows.acast.com/travel-tales-with-fergal/episodes/west-cork-destination-pecial
Great new Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast episode out today on all platforms with Triona O'Mahony from Munster Vales. Listen here https://lnkd.in/eAGPV6jD Munster Vales is the tourist brand of the five mountain ranges between the Comeragh, Knockmealdown, Galtee, Ballyhoura and Nagles mountain ranges in Tipperary, Waterford, Limerick and Waterford incorporating nine heritage sites and 1,100km of over 90 marked walking trails amongst historic inland and coastal historic towns and villages. #MunsterVales
My Travel Tales with Fergal Podcast Longford Special out today with the acclaim author John Connell who talks about his Longford trilogy. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/episode/3w941FDRCldPEsabW8KjjY?si=8fPMPSC_T3mtMTu1N80toA
I am very proud to announce I have a new podcast out today called GAA Minor Moments for Electric Ireland. My first guest is Colin O’Riordan who won the All Ireland Minor Football Championship against Dublin in 2011. We kick off with a brief chat to the current Tipperary senior manager David Power who managed Colin to both the Minor All Ireland and the famous Munster Senior Football Championship Final win against Cork in 2020. Colin tells us all about those amazing GAA memories and his new life playing professional sport with the Sydney Swans in Australia. Every Tuesday well known Irish stars including Sean Cavanagh next Tuesday share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch. Listen here https://shows.acast.com/gaa-minor-moments/episodes/colin-oriordan-resilience-tipp-minor-glory-sydney-swans
My podcast episode this week is all about the magical Center of Portugal with interviews with locals sharing why this place is so special. Listen here https://traveltaleswithfergal.ie/podcast.html
Des Bishop is coming to Clonmel as part id his brilliant Mia Mamma tour and I had a great chat with him this week on my podcast which is available on all platforms now.
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