Whilst I have never been to Ireland, my husband tells me that it is beautiful. Upon his return many years ago, he had memories of kissing the Blarney Stone, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, and above all, the Hoof and Mouth disease that closed the majority of the island's tourist attractions.

I'll be making my first trip to the Emerald Isle this fall, however, I have no fear of the hoof and mouth (besides the fact that it is rare for humans to contract and it is not currently an issue), for I have been brought a lovely souvenir that will protect me from contaminated roaming cattle.