Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin win All-Ireland Football Final for 24th time!

On Sunday 22nd September, all eyes were on a packed Croke Park, as Dublin took on Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Final!

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Culture Night, an evening of eye opening free entertainment for all the family

Tonight its Culture Night, that time of year when major institutions in towns and cities up and down the country open up their doors for a late night showing of their work. It is starting from 5pm-12pm and in 34 … Continue reading

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GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Final takes place this Sunday

The 2013 All Ireland Football Final will take place this Sunday 22nd September in Croke Park between Mayo and Dublin!

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Clifden Arts Festival in Co. Galway – A must on your Ireland vacation

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Clifden Community Arts Week. Every year the festival puts on a great celebration of the arts with events including lectures, recitals, poetry readings, traditional music, concerts, comedy and more. A must for … Continue reading

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Will the Next James Bond be Filmed in Ireland?

Rumours are circulating that the next James Bond film could be shot in Ireland. The first time that the franchise would have filmed here, rumours started when producer Barbara Broccoli and writer John Logan attended an event hosted by the … Continue reading

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Sample planning assessment unearths Donegals answer to Clonmacnoise

In a year that has seen us take renewed pride in our unique culture, history and heritage due to the power of the Gathering, a surprising new discovery recently uncovered in the little village of Drumhold in Donegal once more … Continue reading

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Famous ‘High Nelly’ Bicycle belonging to Michael Collins is discovered!

The original “high nelly” bicycle used by Michael Collins has been discovered and will along with other high nellys tour Ireland as part of an exhibition.

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Jazz Gathering – The Cork Guinness Jazz Festival makes a Welcome Return

The Guinness Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to Cork this year. Over 40,000 eager jazz fans are expected to attend the festival which takes places from October 25th to 28th. Coinciding with the Irish Gathering 2013, promoters have dubbed the … Continue reading

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Arthur’s Day Celebration Hot Up

Each year on 26th September, a toast is made to remember Arthur Guinness, by those who knew him or of him, however in more recent years on the evening on the 26th September, a toast takes place in cities around … Continue reading

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Irish Gaelic Games: All Ireland Hurling Final 2013

A big day in Irish sport took place on Sunday the 8th of September when the All Ireland Hurling Final 2013 took place. County Cork took on County Clare in a thrilling game full of shocks and excitement – which … Continue reading

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