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One of the great things about traveling to Ireland is that the Irish people speak English. Or at least most of them do! In fact, over a half million Irish claim to speak Irish, the native language, often referred to as “Gaelic” by visitors.Normally you do not need to know any Irish language words in the course of staying at hotels or B&Bs, eating in restaurants, going shopping, or taking part in the conviviality of pubs. However, it is useful to know some Irish words when traveling around the countryside – because there are certain areas in Ireland where Irish is the everyday spoken language and signs on the roads are all in Irish. Here are the top 10 words you should be able to recognize, if not actually pronounce. (Most Irish words are not pronounced the way they look). 1. Gaeltacht – Region or district in Ireland where Irish (Gaelic) is the predominant language. There are Gaeltachts in Donegal, Meath, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Waterford, and several other pockets around Ireland. Place names and road signs in Gaeltacht areas are usually in Irish, so it is wise to carry a map that lists places in both Irish and English. Otherwise, you can get lost pretty fast!2. Fáilte – Word you’ll see and hear over and over again. It simply means: Welcome. You’ll also see Céad Míle Fáilte which means 100,000 Welcomes.3. Sláinte – The toast you will hear in the pubs. It means “To Your Health!”4. Céilí - A traditional social dance event or party. You will see signs in pubs and tourist offices announcing a local céilí – and everyone is invited to join in.5. Craic – This word, pronounced “crack,” causes lots of consternation when you hear it first. No, it has nothing to do with drugs. It is an Irish word that simply means music, good times, entertainment and conversation – all in good fun. You’ll hear people say “Where’s the craic tonight?”6. Garda síochána – The police. The words mean “guardian of the peace.” Usually people just use the first word, Garda.7. Géill Slí – A road sign meaning “Yield right of way”8. Stad – A road sign saying: “Stop”9. Téigh – A road sign telling you it is safe to “Go.”10. Go Mall – Anther important road sign if you are tempted to go speeding on twisty roads – it means “Slow.”© 2009 Patricia Preston

Just like the autumn leaves, prices are falling fast for travel to Ireland. Here is a round-up of good deals you an get if you can travel from November through March. Aer Lingus– one-way fares based on round-trip purchase; taxes/fees are extra.New York to Shannon - $199 each way (November 13-March 31)New York Dublin - $209 (November 11 – March 31)Boston to Shannon - $199 (November 9 – March 24)Boston to Dublin - $209 (November 7 – March 28)Chicago to Dublin or Shannon - $219 (November 8 – March 25)Orlando to Dublin or Shannon - $234 (November 1 – March 31)Continental is also showing round-trip fares out of Newark from $460 plus taxes (or from $230 each way) for dates starting in November.Hotels in Ireland have already started dipping their rates and offering special deals to entice October/November travelers. Here are a few examples:COUNTRYWIDE HOTEL SALE – GREAT BREAKS FROM €79 – The Irish Hotels Federation has announced “Value Breaks” for two-night stays at 3-star hotels, priced from €79 per person or from €99 per person including one dinner. The offer is for a two-night hotel break on weekends, or a three-night hotel break mid-week. 4-star hotel breaks start at €119 per person for two nights. More information: http://www.irelandhotels.com/searchs/valuebreaksDUBLIN AIRPORT, DONEGAL, GALWAY, KILDARE, KINSALE, LIMERICK, WESTPORT, WEXFORD & BALLINASLOE - The nine hotels of Carlton Hotel Group are offering an “Escape to 7th Heaven” deal – book one night for €77 euro per room and get a second night for €7 (or a total of €84 for two people for two nights). In addition, you get 100 euro worth of vouchers on food, drink, and activities to use during your two-night stay. (Photo above shows Carlton Hotel, Kinsale). Visit: http://www.carlton.ieDUBLIN: Jurys Inns, the 3-star budget chain, is offering a ”City Escape” rate from €59 per room at its three Dublin hotels. Rate is available for “advance purchase” reservations only; slightly higher rates for regular reservations, from €69 per room. Visit: http://www.jurysinns.com/special_offers. Bewleys Hotels, in both Ballsbridge and at the airport, continue to offer rooms from €59 on an advance-purchase “pay and save” basis. See: http://www.bewleyshotels.com/specialoffers.aspCLARE: The luxurious 5-star Dromoland Castle is offering a room-only rate of €75 per person sharing in a Queen Anne bedroom. Offer is available for most nights, Sunday through Thursday. Go to: http://www.dromoland.ie.Two hotels in Ennis near Shannon Airport, are offering amazing deals. On weekday nights, the Temple Gate Hotel has an “Internet Special” room rate from €59 for two people per night - see www.templegatehotel.com. The Old Ground Hotel is offering 2 nights with Bed and breakfast and one evening meal for €109 per person – visit: http://www.flynnhotels.com/Old_Ground_Hotel/index.htmlKERRY: The Killarney Plaza Hotel continues to run its weekly online room sales. Current October offers include “Book 2 Nights B&B and Get the 3rd Night Free, along with a bottle of wine in your room” – priced from €118 per person for the three nights. Visit: http://www.killarneyplaza.comCORK: The Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork City – €99 per person for two nights bed and breakfast with dinner on one evening on October 16th & 17th plus stay Sunday, October 18 for free (a total of three nights). More information: email reservations@viennawoodshotel.comMAYO: The legendary 5-star Ashford Castle has announced a Winter Midweek Special package of one night’s accommodations, full Irish breakfast and table d’hôte dinner in the elegant George V Restaurant – all for €325 per room, available Sunday-Thursday. See http://www.ashford.ieNORTHWEST: Lough Rynn Castle, one of Ireland’s newest luxury castle hotels, is offering a remarkable “Autumn Break” rate of €99 per person for a one-night stay including room, full breakfast and dinner for two people. Available Sunday to Thursday nights. Click to http://www.loughrynn.ieTHE NORTH: With two hotels in the heart of downtown Belfast (Alfred St. and Waring St., Premier Inns is offering rooms from £59 per night, for bookings any night of the week. For more: http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=26036BED & BREAKFAST BARGAINS: Ireland’s B&B homes also are offering seasonal deals including 3-nights-for-the-price-of-2 and 10% price reductions. For more details, see