Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Jameson Irish Whiskey Tour – Dublin, Ireland

Jameson Irish Whiskey is well known all around the world and the Old Jameson Distillery Tour is the perfect way to discover the brand.  The tour operates 7 days a week and is located in Smithfield, Dublin. The tour includes … Continue reading

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Listowel Writers’ Week, Ireland

Where: Listowel When:  May 29th to June 2nd 2013 Every May international literary figures from around the world gather in Listowel  to celebrate the work of new and established writers. 2013 will mark the 42nd year of the festival which … Continue reading

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Cork International Choral Festival

The Cork International Choral Festival was founded in 1954 and has been held annually over the five days preceding the first Monday in May ever since. It is a celebration of choral music in its many forms as every year … Continue reading

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Irish man Conor McGregor becomes MMA hero after successful UFC performances

It was hard to believe it was Conor McGregor’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match last week. The Irish UFC contender walked into the octagon like he had done so a million times, looking relaxed as he ‘blew away’ the … Continue reading

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Puck Fair in Ireland celebrates its 400th anniversary

When:  Starts August 9th 2013 Where: Killorglin, Ireland Have you ever been to a festival that makes a goat king of a town for 4 days? Well now is your chance as you experience one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. As … Continue reading

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Ireland’s leading crisp manufacturers Tayto launch new crisp and chocolate candy bar

While on your Ireland vacation you may have seen Tayto crisps in just about every shop in the country. Cheese and onion are the most popular flavor and you will often find relatives and friends who have left our shores, phoning home with a … Continue reading

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Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2013

On the 26th-28th April 2013, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival will be taking place in and around the picturesque fishing village of Howth, nestled on the rugged peninsula of the north side of Dublin Bay.

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Slieve Bloom Walking Festival May 2013

Taking place over the May Bank Holiday from 3rd  – 6th May 2013, the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival Weekend now in its 19th year is one of Ireland’s longest running walking festivals.

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RTE ALL Ireland Drama Festival 2013

Happening from Thursday 2nd – Saturday 11th May 2013 the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival 2013, celebrating 60 years will take place in Athlone.

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Sculpture to remember a unique war hero is unveiled in Clonakilty

Whilst Clonakilty is best known as the home place of Irish war hero and patriot Michael Collins, another albeit unlikely “war hero” was honored with a special statue while the event that brought him and his crew here was remembered … Continue reading

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