Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Steven Spielberg to work on Daniel O’ Connell Movie in Ireland?

Well known director Steven Spielberg has expressed an interest in working with actor Daniel Day Lewis on a film about famous Irish political leader Daniel O’Connell.   According to reports, the award winning director has his sights set on filming the … Continue reading

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Halloween Traditions in Ireland

Halloween is said to have originated in Ireland, so with this spooky time approaching, we thought we would share a few of our favourite traditions and customs, some of which are still practised, before the celebrations on 31st October begin.

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Population of the ‘Pine Marten’ in Ireland Increasing

According to recent reports from Ryan Institute’s Mammal Ecology Group in NUI Galway, the population of one of Ireland’s hardest to catch mammals, has increased. The population of the ‘pine marten’ has returned to a ‘healthy’ number thanks to tests which … Continue reading

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Much more in Cork this weekend and the weeks ahead

Cork Rebel Week continues to roll on with a Naval festival in Cork Harbour today and a big parade through the streets of cork city led by World champion and Corkonian Robert Heffernon scheduled for tomorrow. As well as more … Continue reading

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Looking for something different to do in Ireland this Halloween?

Why not visit County Meath this year for Halloween? Not many people know that the origins of Halloween began here over 2,000 years ago. The festival was known as Samhain and was an old Celtic tradition where they celebrated the … Continue reading

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U2 will release their new album in 2014!

Irish rock band, U2 are near to completing the end of the recording for the 13th studio album.

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National landmarks and poems to appear in designs for new Irish passport

What does the Aviva Stadium have in common with the Cliffs of Moher? Well aside from both drawing in vast crowds daily to marvel at attractions and awe inspiring sights (modern rock gods, sporting stars vs wild untamed seascapes forged … Continue reading

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Maths Week in Ireland – How video games are used to teach Maths

Events will be taking place up and down the country until next Saturday as part of Maths Week in Ireland. One of today’s highlights is a lecture by Keith Devlin from Stanford University, at 6.30pm which takes place at the … Continue reading

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Munster Province wins a host of Fine Food Accolades

Venues in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary were singled out in a long list of food, pub, restaurant and hotel facilities at the Georgina Campbell Awards for 2014.

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Global Passenger Survey Shows Cork Airport on Top!

In the latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Regional survey, which is conducted globally on behalf of the Airports Council International (ACI) has seen Cork Airport positioned first for overall customer satisfaction.

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