Radio Guests – Dromoland Castle, Ireland – July 31, 2010

On Saturday, July 31, Peter will broadcast his radio show from Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland. Featured guests include:

- Joe Sharkey, columnist for The New York Times, talking travel news including the increase air travel and how that affects fares and fees, plus opposition to body scanners at airports;

- Margaret O’Shaughnessy, the director of Foynes Flying Boat Museum, telling the story of Irish Coffee and discussing what the museum has to offer;

- Charles Veley, The World’s Most Traveled Man, giving us reasons NOT to kiss the Blarney Stone;

- Antoinette O’Brien, genealogist for Clare Heritage Center, explaining why many Irish were forced to leave Ireland and how you can trace your family’s past;

- Ben Mutzabaugh, travel editor for USA Today, questioning if it is safe for your dog to fly;

- Jean Wallace, harpist and singer, and Tom Meaney, singer and Master of Ceremonies at Bunratty Castle, performing and discussing the music of Irleand;

- Janine Hock, wine expert for OmniWines, talking with Peter about counterfeit wines and how you can spot them;

- Tony Kirby, the owner and operator of Heart of Burren Walks heartofburrenwalks.com, taking us on a journey around Ireland and sharing local delights;

- Millie Ball, former staff writer and travel editor at The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, speaking about the Gulf Oil Spill and how New Orleans is still thriving;

- Peter Ward, artisan food producer and retailer at Country Choice Café and Deli, bringing a selection of cheeses to the table and sharing his favorite Irish dishes;

- Eddie Lenihan, storyteller and folklorist, talking about why it is so important to collect, learn and re-tell Irish folklore.

Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

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