Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Failte Ireland announce Westport and Kinsale as Ireland’s leading tourism towns

The towns of Westport in County Mayo and Kinsale in West Cork have been crowned the 2014 National Large Tourism Town and National Small Tourism Town at the recent Failte Ireland Tourism  Towns Awards. The two towns were chosen from … Continue reading

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Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine spotlights south west coast of Ireland

Lonely Planet’s influential travel guide recently listed Ireland in the top 5 countries in the world to visit in 2015. Not only did Ireland receive such a high accolade in the prestigious travel guide, this December’s issue of the Lonely … Continue reading

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Increase of direct flights to Ireland

Aer Lingus have recently announced new direct flights from Washington DC, San Francisco, New York and Orlando. These are planned as part of the airline’s Summer 2015 schedule. The Washington DC flight in particular is set to run four times … Continue reading

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Kenmare Choral Festival

For those planning a vacation in Ireland and the south west of the country, Kenmare town which is situated in County Kerry is well worth a visit. Not only does the town act as a gateway to the spectacular scenery … Continue reading

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Europe’s finest on show at the SUBTITLE European Film Festival

The third annual SUBTITLE European Film Festival takes place in Kilkenny City between 24th and 30th November 2014. Continue reading

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Things to do in 36 hours in Dublin

According to the New York Times recent feature called; “things to do in 36 hours in Dublin”, the city is found to have gone through tumultuous changes in recent years.  Gone are the Celtic Tiger Years with Dublin now offering … Continue reading

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Waterford Winterval – Ireland’s Christmas Festival

Winterval takes place in Waterford City between 21st November and 23rd December 2014, and will be one of the largest festive celebrations of the Christmas season in Ireland. Continue reading

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New additions to Ireland’s Blue Book’s collection of country houses, hotels and restaurants for 2015.

Ireland’s Blue Book is an elite collection of the countries finest country houses, hotels and restaurants. Entries into this prestigious guide are selected on strict criteria with a major emphasis on properties with a strong individualistic style, atmosphere and character … Continue reading

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The National Circus Festival of Ireland

The approaching winter months with its temperamental climate may give many of us ample reasons to take in many of the indoor events in Ireland such as shows, cultural events and festivals happening nationwide. And over the coming weeks there … Continue reading

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Eclectic programme planned for the Cork Film Festival

This year marks the 59th edition of the Cork Film Festival, which takes place between the 7th & 16th November. Continue reading

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