Category Archives: The Irish Gathering 2013

New Aer Lingus transatlantic service between Boston & Shannon launched

Ireland’s national air carrier, Aer Lingus, has launched a new year-round Boeing 757 transatlantic service between Shannon airport and Boston’s Logan airport. Continue reading

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The Wild Atlantic Way – Ireland’s latest tourist attraction

Ireland’s tourist board, Tourism Ireland, will be launching the world’s longest defined coastal touring route in March which will be known as The Wild Atlantic Way. Continue reading

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Global Traveler Magazine ranks Ireland as the Best Tourism Destination

For the second year in a row Ireland has been awarded as the best tourism destination by US travel magazine Global Traveler. Continue reading

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8 million visitors to Ireland expected by Tourism Ireland

The Gathering increased visits to Ireland by 7.2 percent says new report by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading

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Celebrate 10 Years of a Taste of West Cork this September

Taking place in Skibbereen and the neighbouring towns and villages in West Cork from 6th – 15th September 2013, A Taste of West Cork celebrates its 10 year anniversary.

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First World Mini Games to take place in Cork

The inaugural World Mini Games is all set to take place from Friday 23rd August in Cork as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 and in association with SpóirtFest, a not for profit organisation in Ireland that aims to promote … Continue reading

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Waterford Harvest Festival 2013

A festival for all the family, the Waterford Harvest Festival takes place from the 9th-15th September throughout Waterford city to celebrate the food heritage and culture of Waterford.

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Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show

A leading lifestyle event, the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show may have began life as an agriculture show, but over the years it has developed and change to include entertainment, crafts, food, fun and much more to provide … Continue reading

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Waterford Spraoi August 2013

The Spraoi International Arts Festival will be taking place from 2nd – 4th August in Waterford City and yet again the streets of the city will come alive with arts, entertainment, music and performances for the whole family!

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Dublin Horse 2013

One of the largest and longest running events in Ireland, the Dublin Horse has built up quite a following over the past 140 years and year-on-year attracts old familiar faces and new to the RDS showground in Dublin.

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