Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Blarney Summer Garden Fair

When: 13th July 2013 Where: Blarney Castle Time: 10am to 5pm Blarney Castle will host their annual Summer Garden Fair which will include garden talks, specialist plant nurseries and demonstrations from celebrity speakers, arts and crafts, birds of prey and … Continue reading

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Wexford Zorro Fest this May Bank Holiday Weekend

Taking place this Saturday 4th May in the town of Wexford, is an action packed, Mexican-themed festival in honour and celebration of the life and legend of the late William Lamport, the real life ‘Irish Zorro’ who was born in … Continue reading

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Cat Laughs Comedy Festival returns to Kilkenny in 2013

Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June 2013 will be a great time for Ireland vacations because the well loved Cats Laugh Comedy festival will be making its comeback to Kilkenny. Besides the usual comedy greatness, revelers will now be able to … Continue reading

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Celtic Series Tour de Conamara May 2013

The Celtic Series Tour began on 13th April in Brittany France with the Tro Bro Leon over a course known as “Mini Paris Roubaix” before continuing to the stop in Wales on 27th April with the Tour of Pembrokeshire, a  … Continue reading

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Where is the best place to vacation in Ireland? Shortlist revealed

25 places in Ireland have been shortlisted in a bid to be crowned the best place to vacation in Ireland. Members of the public have been nominating their favourite place to holiday since early March. The list has a great … Continue reading

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HMS Illustrious Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier visits Dublin

The high readiness helicopter and commando carrier – the Royal Navy’s HMS Illustrious (RO6) made a rare visit to Ireland this weekend, when it docked in Dublin Port.

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New Study Says Young Irish Women are ‘Most Optimistic’

Despite the changing times of late, a new study has found that people from Ireland are the most optimistic. The study has found that Irish people, young women in particular, are the most optimistic when it comes to looking at their … Continue reading

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Visit Bloom and Leave with your Own Gathering Primrose

Taking place in Phoenix Park in Dublin from Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June, the Bloom 2013 festival now in its 7th year and as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 celebrations is looking to build upon success of … Continue reading

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New Seaport Alliance between Irish and American Port

It has been announced this week that the Port of Cork, in Southern Ireland, will form a seaport alliance with PortMiami, USA.  The link between the two ports will mean a lot for the Irish port in particular as they … Continue reading

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Ireland Bike Fest 2013

Taking place from Friday 31st May – Monday 3rd June 2013, is the 7th Ireland Bike Fest, which this year is in association with the Harley-Davidson® 110th Anniversary celebration and looks set to be even bigger and better than before!

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