Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Big Irish celebrations as Chinese Year of the Horse gallops in!

The 7th annual Dublin Chinese New Year Festival is scheduled to take place in the Temple Bar area of Dublin between the 30th January and 14th February. Continue reading

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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part Two (Cuid a Dó)

Following on from Part One (Cuid Amháin) of the Top 10 things to do in Ireland during 2014, we complete the list with our final five recommendations for those planning a trip to Ireland:. Continue reading

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Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland

Before visiting the Ireland here are a five interesting facts that might help you while you soak up the full Irish experience and mingling with the locals. Continue reading

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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part One (Cuid Amháin)

To help you peer through the endless destinations and Ireland vacation offers we’ve selected the Top 10 things to do in Ireland during 2014. Continue reading

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Garth Brooks to rock Croke Park once again in summer 2014

Garth Brooks has announced that he will be returning to Ireland this summer with a concert at the home of the GAA, Croke Park, in Dublin. Continue reading

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly. Continue reading

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Astronaut has a new mission as tourism ambassador for Ireland

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s long running love affair with Ireland looks set to take on a new dimension as he has started a new role as its “tourism ambassador”. Continue reading

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The top tourist attractions in Ireland revealed

Ireland’s national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, has compiled a list of the top 10 visited free and paid tourist attractions in Ireland. The lists put together by Fáilte Ireland have been categorised into both “Free” and “Paid” attractions, and have … Continue reading

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Extended Irish Rugby squad for 6 Nations announced

This week the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) officially announced their Extended Squad for 2014 RBS 6 Nations and 02 Ireland Wolfhounds. Continue reading

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Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Stormy weather has exposed archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island off the west coast of Ireland. Continue reading

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