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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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Picturesque cycle route planned in Kerry

A new 26km route offering breathtaking views of the popular tourist Ireland Vacation attraction – the Ring of Kerry is to be developed.

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Killarney Summerfest 2013

Taking place at the end of July to the beginning of August, Killarney Summerfest 2013 is a family friendly festival, which has a jam packed programme of events cater for all. So whether looking for adventure activities set in the … Continue reading

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Street Performance World Championships in Ireland

Taking place in July in Dublin and Cork, the Street Performance World Championship will yet again entice the world’s best street performers to Ireland for the chance to compete for the world champion title!

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Slieve Bloom Walking Festival May 2013

Taking place over the May Bank Holiday from 3rd  – 6th May 2013, the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival Weekend now in its 19th year is one of Ireland’s longest running walking festivals.

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Sculpture to remember a unique war hero is unveiled in Clonakilty

Whilst Clonakilty is best known as the home place of Irish war hero and patriot Michael Collins, another albeit unlikely “war hero” was honored with a special statue while the event that brought him and his crew here was remembered … Continue reading

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Remember life aboard the Titanic with a series of commemorative events in Cobh

A ten day series of events in Cobh is underway to mark the 101 anniversary of the Titanic. Cobh and Titanic have a shared connection as it is Cobh which has the distinction of being the last port of call … Continue reading

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Free Entry to Spike Island

Spike Island located of the coast of Cork, near Cobh has hosted a monastery, a fortress and a prison within its 104 acres, all of which have left their mark.

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Fantastic Gathering events taking place in Easter and April

The good Irish weather may not feel very seasonal for this time of year, but the increase of wonderful Gathering Events and Festival can only mean that Spring has finally arrived, and with it, it brings a packed calendar of … Continue reading

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Dublin’s Spire is 10 Years Old

Love it or loathe it, the Spire on O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre has been a prominent feature of the capitals skyline for 10 years!

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