Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Remember life aboard the Titanic with a series of commemorative events in Cobh

A ten day series of events in Cobh is underway to mark the 101 anniversary of the Titanic. Cobh and Titanic have a shared connection as it is Cobh which has the distinction of being the last port of call … Continue reading

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Free Entry to Spike Island

Spike Island located of the coast of Cork, near Cobh has hosted a monastery, a fortress and a prison within its 104 acres, all of which have left their mark.

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Gathering at the Great Limerick Run 2013

This year of the Irish Gathering, the Great Limerick run taking place on Sunday 5th May aims to be bigger and better than ever before.

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New Coin to celebrate Irish leader Michael Collins

Famed Irish leader Michael Collins, who took part in the 1916 rising and negotiated the Anglo Irish Treaty, is to be commemorated in a new series of coins paying tribute to famous Irish legendary leaders. The series of coins have been labelled: “The Fight For Irish … Continue reading

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Tom Cruise’s Irish Roots Explored ahead of his Ireland Visit

Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise will arrive in Ireland tomorrow for a brief stopover to promote his new film, Oblivion. Due to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday morning, Cruise will record an interview for RTE’s “Late Late Show” before he takes … Continue reading

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The Great Ireland Run 2013

The world of athletics will be focusing on the Phoenix Park in Dublin this April as excited adults and children from across the globe gather for the Great Ireland Run, now in its eleventh year. Firmly established as Ireland’s leading … Continue reading

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Fantastic Gathering events taking place in Easter and April

The good Irish weather may not feel very seasonal for this time of year, but the increase of wonderful Gathering Events and Festival can only mean that Spring has finally arrived, and with it, it brings a packed calendar of … Continue reading

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The International Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow

Celebrating the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man, the International Pan Celtic Festival 2013 in Carlow is a festival of music, song, dance and language taking place from 2nd – 7th April 2013.

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Ferry from France to Cork resumes for 2013

The Brittany sailings between Roscoff in France and Cork resumed this weekend for the 2013 season. Operating every Friday from Roscoff and every Saturday from Cork until November, the flagship MV Pont Aven will ferry passengers to and from Cork … Continue reading

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Cork Midsummer Festival 2013

This year from June 21st to 30th, the Cork Midsummer  Festival will take place. The annual festival takes place in Cork city and captivates a growing audience of all ages year on year. Popular with both tourists and locals, it boasts … Continue reading

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