Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

‘Pilgrim Paths’ Ireland’s answer to Camino de Santiago

For those who are familiar with Camino de Santiago will know about its religious history, beautiful scenery and popularity for drawing tourists. For those who aren’t familiar, Camino de Santiago is an ancient path in northern Spain where Santo Iago … Continue reading

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Carlingford prepares for the National Leprechaun Hunt

Not many people have heard of the town of Carlingford in County Louth but it is a magical place steeped in mystery. In fact there’s an old tale that 20 years ago a well known business man called PJ O’Hare … Continue reading

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Queen welcomes Britain’s Irish community to Buckingham Palace

The Queen of England opens the doors of Buckingham Palace to welcome over 300 guests representing the Irish community in Britain marking next month’s state visit to Britain by the Irish President Michael D Higgins. Continue reading

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Ireland’s National Heritage Sites Open for Weddings

Many people with roots in Ireland dream of having their wedding in Ireland.  For those looking to make this dream a reality, the Irish Government have announced that seven national heritage sites in Ireland have been made available as venues … Continue reading

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Ireland hits the heights of Hollywood

Ireland has witnessed huge growth in the number of TV and film productions choosing it as their preferred location for filming such as Penny Dreadful, Quirke, Vikings and, of course, Game of Thrones. Continue reading

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Cork City tops Huffington Post European travel list

American online news website, The Huffington Post, has ranked Cork City top of its list of the most under-rated cities that visitors to Europe should see in their lifetime. Continue reading

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Discover Irish Artisan Food Produce

Sourcing Ireland’s foodie gems is very easy do so as the food community in Ireland is thriving. For those considering a vacation in Ireland, the friendliness of the people, the tradition of hospitality and the unique quality of the food, … Continue reading

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Electric Picnic set to rock Irish music fans this summer

One of Ireland’s more popular festival’s Electric Picnic will enter into its 11th year this summer, and revellers can expect to see a similar standard of high quality acts to previous years, as well as the return of programme favourites … Continue reading

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Perfect Six Nations farewell for Ireland’s Brian O’Drsicoll

Former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll bid farewell to international rugby as Ireland clinched the 2014 Six Nations championship with victory over France in Paris. Continue reading

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Worldwide iconic sites go green for St. Patrick’s Day

Over 70 iconic sites worldwide joined in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities by going green for the day.  Each year a host of landmarks go “green” to mark the day with the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio … Continue reading

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