Tag Archives: St Patricks Day

Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening for St Patrick’s Day 2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

As part of Tourism Ireland’s 2018 Global Greening in the lead up to St. Patrick’s Day, the fountains in London’s Trafalgar Square, the Space Needle in Seattle, Chimo the Polar Bear statue in Ontario, and the San Mamés stadium in … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead for the annual 2015 St. Patrick’s Festival

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Plans just been revealed for the 2015 four-day St. Patricks’ Day Festival.  It is expected that a half a million people will attend this year’s festival, which will be led by Brendan O’Connor of Mrs. Brown’s Boys fame. Organisers of … Continue reading →

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Share your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day #IrelandInspires

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Show your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day 2014 by sharing this video! #IrelandInspires Continue reading →

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World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading →

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Rivers run green for St Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Sample a range of St Patrick’s Day inspired packages on your vacation to Ireland. Not only can you partake in the numerous parades on your trip to Ireland that will take place over the festivities but if you plan on taking a vacation in Ireland there are hundreds of holy wells, sacred round towers and monastic remains all over Ireland. Continue reading →

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Space Transmission ended as Mr Hadfield and crew return to earth

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Irelands best known fans of late is set to come back down to earth this week as the famous social media darlings from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) who have kept us enthralled from the confines of … Continue reading →

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Obama Promises Another Visit to Ireland

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

At the recent reception at the White House in light of St. Patrick’s Day, President Obama expressed his intention to visit Ireland again. Obama first visited Ireland in May 2011 taking in a trip to Moneygall, Co. Offaly to visit the birthplace of his ancestors … Continue reading →

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Ryainair Rumoured to make Announcement at St. Patrick Reception in White House

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to leading reports, leading Irish budget airline Ryanair will be announcing a deal to buy 200 aircrafts from Boeing at the annual reception to mark St. Patrick’s Day. The reception will take place at the White House to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Shamrock and Sour Cream Crisps to be a Paddy’s Day hit

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Breaking from the conventional flavoured crisp and producing something a little more festive for this time of year, Keogh’s have developed and produced shamrock flavoured crisps from its farm in County Dublin.

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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … Continue reading →

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