Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Liam Neeson helps promote his native Northern Ireland

Hollywood star Liam Neeson has taken a new role as a travel spokesman and is helping to promoting his native Northern Ireland as a tourist destination. The ‘Taken’ star has added his voice to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s latest … Continue reading

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Irish ‘Gateway to Europe’ event at the Silicon Valley Bank

Celebrated Irish broadcaster and rugby commentator, George Hook, his to be the official ambassador for the ‘Ireland, Gateway to Europe’ event which is scheduled to take place next month at the Silicon Valley Bank in California. The event is specifically aimed … Continue reading

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Share your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day #IrelandInspires

Show your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day 2014 by sharing this video! #IrelandInspires Continue reading

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A wedding to connect with your Irish Heritage…

For those feeling connected to Irish roots and culture, nothing compares to the celebration of heritage that can be found by planning a traditional Irish themed wedding or by taking a honeymoon  Ireland vacation. An authentic Irish wedding ceremony is … Continue reading

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Animated fun for St. Patrick’s Day

If you are looking for something different than the regular St Patrick’s Day events and parades, Tourism Ireland have just announced their plans for a 2014 online parade. ‘The Fantastic St Patrick’s Parade’ game will include pixies, pirates, vampires and … Continue reading

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Mid West of Ireland new sports tourism capital of Europe

Similar to how Dublin has become a digital capital for large companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google, the Mid West region of Ireland has it’s sights on becoming the sports tourism capital of Europe. This title would be a … Continue reading

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Dingle International Film Festival to reach for the stars

The 2014 Dingle International Film Festival takes place between 14th and 17th March and will hosted at both The Phoenix Cinema & St. James’ Church. Continue reading

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Ireland voted top destination by Chinese

IRELAND has been named the “best potential destination” by China’s largest online travel agent at the fifth annual Ctrip major awards ceremony which took place in Shanghai, China last weekend. Ctrip is China’s largest online travel agency, and the awards were voted on by almost three million members of the travel agency’s website who nominated their favourite travel destination. Continue reading

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Literary fans to make pilgrimage to Listowel Writers’ Week

The scenic surrounds of Listowel in County Kerry offer the perfect setting for Ireland’s premier literary festival, Listowel Writers Week, between 28th May to 1st June. Continue reading

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Discover Ireland’s Film Destinations

It’s the season of award ceremonies and all the hype of the Oscars, Baftas and Golden Globes got us thinking about Irish-set productions. When you think films made in Ireland, you picture crashing waves, craggy bogland and rolling green hills, one thing for sure is that the wild and untamed scenery will not disappoint on a vacation in Ireland. Continue reading

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