Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

A culinary paradise awaits at the Kinsale Gourmet Festival

The Kinsale Gourmet Festival returns for its 38th year to showcase all of the culinary delights that Kinsale has to offer between the 10th and 12th October 2014. Continue reading

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Cork Short Story Festival

The Cork International Short Story Festival is set to take place from the 16th until the 20th September. An event dedicated to the celebration of short stories and named from one of Cork’s most beloved authors, the festival includes literary … Continue reading

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Cork’s Folk Festival to celebrate its 35th year in style

The 35th annual Cork Folk Festival takes place in Cork City with some of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional Irish musicians between the 2nd and 5th October. Continue reading

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2014 Tourism Towns Awards Shortlist by Failte Ireland

Failte Ireland has just confirmed the shortlist of towns in its Tourism Towns Awards for 2014. A total of ten towns will be in included in this prestigious award along with two towns sharing the accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism … Continue reading

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2014 National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Ratheniska, County Laois, between the 23rd and 25th September 2014 and will be Ireland’s largest outdoor event. Continue reading

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Taste of Northern Ireland Festival

For those currently taking a vacation in Ireland, Northern Ireland is well worth a visit this weekend.  The gourmet hotspot city of Belfast is set to host the Tesco Taste Northern Ireland Event with over 60 food and drink businesses … Continue reading

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Midleton all set for a “Feast in the East” this September

East County Cork has increasingly become renowned for its artisan food and culinary excellence while not forgetting its long standing whiskey making traditions at the Jameson Distillery in Midleton. The 2014 Irish Distillers Midleton Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, … Continue reading

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A host of activites to be highlighted in new Wild Atlantic Way TV Series

A brand new Irish Travel Series showcasing the now famous 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way route, has begun filming in Kerry this week.  The eight-part series named “Kenny Wild” is set to feature best-selling author Dave Kenny who will swap his … Continue reading

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Kilkenny clinches Irish Tidy Town award

Kilkenny was named Ireland’s tidiest town after pipping almost 849 other contenders to the revered title. Continue reading

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A showcase of the arts at the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival

The Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival is one of Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festivals and runs from 5th to 20th September 2014. Continue reading

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