Cork & Bean is a Travel Blog in Oak Lawn, IL. The site, known as The Irish Road Trip, was started by Keith O'Hara in his kitchen in Swords, North Dublin. It began in 2012 as a personal blog and evolved into a dedicated resource for planning trips to Ireland. The platform now helps millions of people a year explore the country by providing detailed guides, including the world's largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Content covers specific regions such as Cork, Dublin, and West Cork, featuring recommendations for road trips, hikes, pubs, and historical sites. The blog maintains active communities on Instagram and Facebook with over 400,000 followers. Keith O'Hara has lived in Ireland for 36 years, drawing on personal experience to update guides annually, such as the list of best things to do in Cork and the best pubs in Dublin. The site also offers practical advice on planning trips, including timing and logistics, and provides contact information for Scenic Route LTD in Dublin, Ireland.