Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Irish Golfer McDowell Wins European Title Ahead of Irish Open

Ireland’s Golfer Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championships in Bulgaria.

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Street Tea Party and Baking Competition to feature during Kinsale Arts Festival

Sunday July 7th will be the date for the ‘Come Home for your Tea Party Day’ which is part of the Kinsale Arts festival 2013. The Street Tea Party will be held along the wonderful streets of Kinsale in Co. … Continue reading

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Cork Midsummer Festival June 2013

The Cork Midsummer Festival is an annual event that takes place in Cork City and which was last year nominated for an Irish Times Theatre Award for the most original and dynamic spaces in the city.

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Irish Music Festivals – Electric Picnic 2013

Looking to attend music festival in Ireland while on your Ireland vacation? The line up for ‘Electric Picnic’ 2013 promises to be one of the best to date. With acts such as Bjork, My Bloody Valentine, Franz Ferdinand, Artic Monkeys … Continue reading

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Space Transmission ended as Mr Hadfield and crew return to earth

One of Irelands best known fans of late is set to come back down to earth this week as the famous social media darlings from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) who have kept us enthralled from the confines of … Continue reading

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The Rainbow Run – Ireland’s most fun 5k run!

Looking for a fun motivational goal to get fit? At the same time you’ll be raising money for charity.  The Rainbow Run ticks all of those boxes. Nicknamed ‘Ireland‘s most fun 5k run’, colored powder paint will be scattered all over participants as … Continue reading

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Bandon Music Festival

The Bandon Music Festival 2013 promises to be one of the best festivals yet. This year the festival will begin on May 31st and finish up on June 2nd. Royseven, who are one of Ireland’s leading bands hailing from Dublin, will … Continue reading

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Street Performance World Championships in Ireland

Taking place in July in Dublin and Cork, the Street Performance World Championship will yet again entice the world’s best street performers to Ireland for the chance to compete for the world champion title!

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International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2013

Event: International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2013 When: June 7th to 9th Where: NUI Galway Campus Opening Times: Friday and Saturday – 10am to 6pm, Sunday – 10am to 5pm Looking for something a little different on your Ireland vacation?

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The Irish Open 2013 in Kildare at the end of June

The 2013 Irish Open will take place from the 27th – 30th June at Carton House in Kildare.

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