Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland named as the ‘best country for business’ by Forbes

The Forbes financial magazine from the United States has labelled Ireland as the best country in the world for business in its latest rankings. Continue reading

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8 million visitors to Ireland expected by Tourism Ireland

The Gathering increased visits to Ireland by 7.2 percent says new report by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading

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The South West of Ireland comes alive this Decemeber

The South West of Ireland will be full of festive cheer this December with the Kenmare Choral Festival and the Winter Wonderland in Skibbereen will be kicking off in the lead up to Christmas. Continue reading

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Positive figures for vacations to Ireland

Figures released by the Irish Central Statistics Office provided some good news for the Irish tourism industry with a significant growth in the number of Ireland vacations so far this year. Continue reading

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Christmas Racing Festivals in Ireland this December

Ireland has always been renowned for its love of horse racing and the Christmas period is a particularly busy time for punters and jockeys alike with a number of exciting Racing Festivals taking place in both Dublin and Limerick. Continue reading

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Ireland has a whole lot planned for Christmas

Christmas is a magical time in Ireland and there so many events and family entertainment planned throughout the island of Ireland in celebration of the festive period. Continue reading

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Google releases public transport mapping for Ireland

Public transport users can now get directions to their destinations thanks to Google after their transit service was launched throughout the country this week. The entire public transport system has been mapped helping people to plan trips across any part of the State. Continue reading

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Wannabe Irish stars audition for role in new Star Wars film

legions of die hard Irish Star Wars fans and budding actors and stars of the future this was more than just an audition for a once in a lifetime role in the new Star Wars VII film. Continue reading

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Heartache for the Irish as the All Blacks snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

It was heartbreak and amazement as Ireland oh so narrowly missed out on a famous victory over the All Blacks in their match yesterday at Aviva Stadium. An injury time last minute conversion from New Zealand though cruelly denied Ireland … Continue reading

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Ireland all set to face the mighty All Blacks

The Irish rugby team have been preparing extra hard to face the mighty All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday in the final match of the Autumn International series.  Following their disappointing performance against Australia on Saturday, … Continue reading

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