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Silver Anniversary Celebration for RTE Six One News
First airing on 3rd October 1988, the hour long nightly news show RTE “Six One” today celebrates 25 years on air.
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The passing of Seamus Heaney, one of Ireland best loved poets
It is with much shock and sadness that we report that one of our greatest literary poets, Seamus Heaney, has passed away in a Dublin hospital following a short illness aged 74. Beloved by many he is regarded as the … Continue reading
Irish Restaurant Awards 2013
On Monday 10th June at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, the prestigious Irish Restaurant Awards took place. Announcing the Regional and All Ireland Winners, these annual Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards celebrate Chefs and Restaurants as well as Food Producers … Continue reading
St Patrick’s Day in Galway
There is so much on all over Ireland for St Patrick’s Day in 2013. Here’s what’s going on in just one city: Galway Galway has long been a popular destination for visitors to Ireland as well as people in … Continue reading
Pope Francis Elected in Rome
With the appearance of white smoke from the tiny chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel signifying that a new pope had been elected, Rome eagerly awaited to discover who would be the successor to Benedict XVI.
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G8 Summit to be held in Ireland
UK Prime Minister, David Cameron has confirmed on a visit to Northern Ireland today that next year’s G8 summit of world leaders will be held in County Fermanagh. The five-star Lough Erne hotel and golf resort (of Rory McIlroy fame) … Continue reading
The Fitzgerald Family History
The roots of the name Fitzgerald derive from the French Normans. When the High King of Ireland died in the early 12th century, Diarmait Mac Murchada of Leinster was exiled. He persuaded the British British King Henry II to allow … Continue reading
The Lyons Family
As promised we research another family name. The roots of the Lyons family are said to have been taken from the County Galway name of Ó Laighin which means ‘grey’. It could also be a variant of the Irish Ó … Continue reading
The Corona Cork Film Festival
The Corona Cork Film Festival has quickly become one of Ireland’s largest and most loved cultural events. This year will mark the 57th anniversary of the festival which takes place from the 11th to the 18th November 2012. The first … Continue reading
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History of Kinsale, Co. Cork
Kinsale is a town steeped in history and colour and a popular tourist destination. Kinsale was the battlefield site where the English forces defeated an Irish/Spanish force in 1601. Charles Fort, which is a now a popular location for events, … Continue reading