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Follow in the Footsteps of St. Patrick – Walking Tour, Dublin, Ireland

Many people are choosing to follow in the footsteps of our patron saint, St. Patrick this year on their Ireland vacation thanks to this Dublin city walking tour. Well known Dublin historian and author Pat Liddy will lead the way … Continue reading

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Festivals and Frights this Bank Holiday Weekend

This forthcoming bank holiday weekend there is so much to do up and down the country that wherever you may be on your Ireland vacation you are sure to find some festival or Halloween themed entertainment to enjoy.

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Brazilian Landmark to wear Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013

The famous Christ Redeemer state in Rio De Janerio, Brazil will be wearing Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013 joining other world renowned landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Empire State Building in New … Continue reading

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Surprise Line Ups For Arthur’s Day

It’s September 27th which means it’s Arthur’s Day 2012 and what acts are playing where is still unknown for most venues around the country. Arthur’s Day is a joint celebration of music and the famous ‘Black Stuff’ (Guinness!). One thing … Continue reading

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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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Sporting and Supporting Ireland!

What a weekend for Sport in Ireland and for our Sporting Stars representing Ireland. In London, Ireland’s Paralympians have been racking up the medals across a number of disciplines and smashing world records whilst they are at! The medal count … Continue reading

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Getting planning for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in October

Since it was first held in 1978, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has become one of Ireland premier and most successful internationally renowned musical events. The Festival is continually growing to be bigger and better year-on-year, as thousands of visitors … Continue reading

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Rose of Tralee International Festival

Only a month away, The Rose of Tralee Festival,  one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals, which is based around the selection of the Rose of Tralee, an international event that encompasses young women of Irish descent from Ireland … Continue reading

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Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival in Bundoran in Donegal

Surf history will again be made in Ireland as the return of the ASP Europe Speciality Surfing event festival happens later this month on 29th and 30th June and 1st July 2012 in Bundoran, County Donegal. Firmly placing Ireland as … Continue reading

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Irish President Michael D Higgins heads to US for first official visit.

Irish President Michael D Higgins will arrive in America today for his first official visit. Upon his arrival in New York, President Higgins will be met by Noel Kilkenny, the Consul General of Ireland to New York and Michael Collins, … Continue reading

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