Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland to face the USA in soccer friendly

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The United States will be making the trip to Ireland later this year to take on the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly soccer match in Dublin. Continue reading →

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A film- lovers festival in Galway

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Galway is synonymous with festival fun and this summer features a mix of exciting festivals that attract thousands of visitors each year. One such festival worth noting is the Galway Film Fleadh which is one of Ireland’s leading and many … Continue reading →

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New Irish festival in Boston to start in September

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A major new festival aimed at boosting Irish tourism and Ireland vacations will be taking place in the historic city of Boston starting in September.The three-day event, entitled iFest, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center starting on the 26th September. … Continue reading →

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New Tourism Push for Ireland

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland have been busy promoting Ireland as a destination. These days you can barely open a magazine or turn on the television without seeing the country being used as a backdrop. The aim of this is … Continue reading →

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Shortlist for 2014 Top Tourism Towns unveiled

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A short-list of 15 towns and villages from across Ireland has been unveiled by the national tourist board, Fáilte Ireland, all of which are being put forward for consideration in the 2014 Tourism Towns Awards. Continue reading →

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Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish America Day in New Ross in County Wexford may be one to watch as this is a unique festival that brings America and its national holiday to Irish attention Continue reading →

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Feile Brian Boru

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Feile Brian Boru, 3rd to 6th July, forms part of the millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s top tourist attractions for 2013 revealed

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland has released its list of Ireland’s top visitor attractions in 2013, with the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo and Cliffs of Moher topping the bill. Continue reading →

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Hollywood actor Paul Rudd claims Ireland is ‘hands down the greatest place on earth’

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Anchorman and Dinner for Schmucks star, Paul Rudd, claimed that Ireland is “the greatest place on earth” during an interview with David Letterman recently. Continue reading →

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Ireland Voted Best Country in the World

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is the best country in the world according to the “Good Country Index”. The index ranks nations according to their overall contribution to humanity using 35 separate indicators from the United Nations, the World Bank and other international institutions … Continue reading →

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