Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

European Film Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland

From November 25th to December 1st 2013, Kilkenny plays host to Ireland’s newest film festival, ‘Subtitle’. This is only the second year of the festival and it’s your chance to watch some of Europe’s finest films that can’t be seen … Continue reading

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JFK planned private family vacation to Ireland

The late American President John F Kennedy had planned a private family vacation in Ireland to visit his ancestral homestead in Dunganstown, County Wexford. Continue reading

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Christmas Markets in Ireland 2013

There are a host of Christmas markets taking place this year in Ireland. Taking inspiration from the markets in Prague and Munich, the Lodge at Doonberg, Co. Clare will be hosting their annual Christmas market which is expected to be … Continue reading

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Christmas in Ireland – Limerick Christmas Racing Festival 2013

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years? From the 26th of December to the 29th, Limerick race course will play host to an impressive line up of racing events. Feature races include the Greenmount Novice Chase which … Continue reading

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Ireland’s new supercomputer ‘Fionn’ launched

Ireland’s Minister for Research and Innovation Seán Sherlock TD, and the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) have announced Ireland’s newest supercomputer Continue reading

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Music in Ireland – Crow Black Chicken

Many of you ask us where to go for the best live Irish music and we are never short of suggestions. With so many talented Irish musicians all over the country, they are many styles and genres to choose from. … Continue reading

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Dublin Web Summit wows visitors

2013’s Dublin Web Summit was the fourth instalment of the event which has now become regarded as among Europe’s leading technology conferences. Continue reading

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Rugby Player Brian O’ Driscoll is named Ireland’s most admired Sports Star 2013

Irish rugby hero Brian O’ Driscoll has been voted the most admired sports star of 2013 in Ireland. O’ Driscoll returned to the top spot in 2013 having topped the poll in four out of five years. O’ Driscoll lost … Continue reading

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Good Evening the headlines: Anchorman 2 crew set to visit Dublin for next months premier

The long awaited sequel to “The Anchorman” that 2004 cult comedy which featured the zany antics and iconic lines of San Diego’s top-rated fictional newsreader Ron Burgundy is almost upon us after almost 10 years of waiting. And as we … Continue reading

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Beatlemania takes over the capital city!

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles appearance in Ireland, Dublin plays host to the inaugural Beatles Festival today – 7th November.

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