This week we teamed up with Tourism Ireland to give away a six-day vacation to the isle of Ireland for two, and we asked you to share your favorite aspects of Irish culture — from pubs to books to landscapes. With almost 500 tags, we certainly felt the spirit! So thank you to everyone who participated; we truly enjoyed seeing all the history, memories, and wanderlust through your entries.

Congratulations to this week’s honorable mentions (left to right, starting top-left): @oftreesandhues, @whateverislovelier, @drewbikscube, @ryancaven, @saysthefox, @morgiefied, @el_fotomat, @katief, and @rachelgulotta.

Congratulations to this week’s potential GRAND PRIZE winner @alyfromuk2us whose photo and write-up are below:

“Ask anyone who has moved away from Ireland, North or South, what foods they miss the most, and I guarantee Potato Bread will be somewhere on their list. I used to go home to visit and come back with a suitcase filled. But I don’t need to anymore; my husband has perfected the recipe so well that I will never need to buy it again. Leftover mashed potatoes, flour, salt and butter kneaded together and when it smells like home, it’s done.”

Tourism Ireland provides details and guidance for travelers planning trips to Ireland and Northern Ireland. The official website of the Tourism Office of Ireland, they have information on events, accommodations, and itineraries for trips throughout the country from Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way.