Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. Continue reading →

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From Egg Hunts to Viking Weekends much to do this Easter Weekend

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s the Easter holidays and this perfect time for the family to get together, and this Easter weekend there are a number of events occurring throughout the long weekend to satisfy everyone. From festive Easter egg hunts and Easter related … Continue reading →

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Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The success of the Queen’s tour of Ireland, a visit by her Irish counterpart was always in the works and last week was the turn of our own President Michael D Higgins to pay a historic four day State Visit to the UK. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain sign new partnership agreement

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The agreement will seek to boost the numbers of tourists planning a vacation in Ireland and Britain who are visiting from long-haul markets such as India, China and south east Asia. Continue reading →

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Ireland ranks well in terms of visitor numbers

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Vacations to Ireland are as popular as every according to the recent survey completed by a Movehub. A regular in the top list of destinations to visit in the world, trips to Ireland are deeming very popular as Ireland is … Continue reading →

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Donegal Gem, Harvey’s Point Hotel, makes Tripadvisor ‘perfection’ list

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tripadvisor has just published its best hotels of 2014 and an irish hotel has made the list. Harvey’s Point in County Donegal has made the list that Tripadvisor describe as being “the closest you can get to travel perfection” The … Continue reading →

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The more classical side of Ireland

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland will be in for a treat if they catch an amazing classical performance from Ireland’s well-respected “Three Tenors of Ireland” at the National Concert Hall this Thursday, 10th April, in Dublin. Continue reading →

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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading →

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Top 100 golf courses in Ireland for 2014 unveiled

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Golf Digest of Ireland has released its annual Top 100 rankings of Ireland golf courses. The rankings are always eagerly anticipated by Irish and visiting golfers alike as they prepare for the spring and summer months or planning  a vacation in … Continue reading →

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Top picks for driving routes in Ireland

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of the best ways to explore Ireland is by planning a self drive tour of Ireland. This type of trip offers the flexibility needed to enjoy the many sights and attractions that a vacation in Ireland offers.  The recently … Continue reading →

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