Emily Compagno has shared a look at her travels away from the Fox News studio, taking followers along as she explores a destination filled with history, beautiful scenery and a personal connection to her mother.
The Fox News personality has been posting moments from Ireland, where her visits have included a historic castle, a landmark connected to the Irish flag and the House of Waterford Crystal.
Compagno’s updates show her enjoying the country’s autumn scenery while learning about its history and craftsmanship. One stop became especially meaningful when it reminded her of her mother.
Her photographs and videos have drawn warm responses from followers, including people who shared their own connections to Ireland.
Emily discovers Irish and American history in Waterford
One of Compagno’s posts took followers to Waterford, where she visited the place she described as the birthplace of the Irish flag.
Standing on a street in the city, she posed for a photograph wearing a dark belted coat over a gray dress, with an Irish flag visible behind her.
“This is the exact place where the Irish tricolour was first raised in 1848,” she wrote.
Compagno also highlighted the connection between Irish history and the United States, explaining that Thomas Francis Meagher later crossed the Atlantic and became a general in the American Civil War.
“Leave it to me to find a little American history in Ireland,” she joked.
The post prompted followers to share their own Irish roots. “My great-grandma was born in Waterford,” one person wrote, while another commented, “Irish Paul here, born in Waterford.”
A castle visit and a personal moment in Waterford
Another update showed Compagno at Kilkea Castle, smiling in front of its stone walls and an autumn tree with orange and red leaves. She wore a bright red coat, jeans and black boots for the photograph.
“Somewhere between a fairytale & an Irish autumn,” she wrote.
Her travels also took her to the House of Waterford Crystal, where she watched craftspeople transform molten crystal into finished pieces.
Compagno described the process of hand-blowing, cutting, sculpting and engraving as “absolutely mesmerizing.” She also shared the history of Waterford Crystal, founded in 1783 by George and William Penrose and revived in 1947.
She said she purchased a piece of Waterford Crystal for herself, but the visit carried a deeper meaning than a souvenir.
“Even more special because of how much Waterford Crystal meant to my mom,” Emily wrote. “She was with me!”
Followers share their love for Emily’s trip
Compagno’s posts received thousands of likes, with followers complimenting her photographs and sharing their enthusiasm for the places she visited.
“Beautiful picture Emily,” one person wrote beneath her castle post. Another commented, “Countryside sounds great. Glad you’re having fun Emily. Enjoy.”
Others offered suggestions for more places to see. One follower encouraged her to visit west Clare and the Cliffs of Moher, while another recommended West Cork, the Ring of Kerry and Connemara.
Compagno’s Waterford post also prompted one follower to thank her for including the historical context before adding, “Enjoy your time in Ireland.”
From a historic castle to a crystal-making tradition that reminded her of her mother, Emily’s updates have given followers a glimpse of a trip filled with history, family memories and Irish autumn scenery.
