Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Morpeth Roll Reveals Distant Link To Prince William

A distant link to the present members of the British royal family is among the 160,000 signatures found in the Morpeth Roll one of Ireland’s most fascinating artefacts. Made in 1841 as a tribute to a popular chief secretary, it … Continue reading

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Obama Promises Another Visit to Ireland

At the recent reception at the White House in light of St. Patrick’s Day, President Obama expressed his intention to visit Ireland again. Obama first visited Ireland in May 2011 taking in a trip to Moneygall, Co. Offaly to visit the birthplace of his ancestors … Continue reading

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Cork Buffalo Cheese Wins Major Ireland Food Award

The dreams of two men to raise buffalo in the rich grassland of Ireland may have bemused many locals at first but it has proved to be a brilliant Irish success story with worldwide potential as it recently won big … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day in Galway

  There is so much on all over Ireland for St Patrick’s Day in 2013. Here’s what’s going on in just one city: Galway Galway has long been a popular destination for visitors to Ireland as well as people in … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Elected in Rome

With the appearance of white smoke from the tiny chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel signifying that a new pope had been elected, Rome eagerly awaited to discover who would be the successor to Benedict XVI.

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Ryainair Rumoured to make Announcement at St. Patrick Reception in White House

According to leading reports, leading Irish budget airline Ryanair will be announcing a deal to buy 200 aircrafts from Boeing at the annual reception to mark St. Patrick’s Day. The reception will take place at the White House to celebrate … Continue reading

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Follow in the Footsteps of St. Patrick – Walking Tour, Dublin, Ireland

Many people are choosing to follow in the footsteps of our patron saint, St. Patrick this year on their Ireland vacation thanks to this Dublin city walking tour. Well known Dublin historian and author Pat Liddy will lead the way … Continue reading

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Limited Edition Shamrock and Sour Cream Crisps to be a Paddy’s Day hit

Breaking from the conventional flavoured crisp and producing something a little more festive for this time of year, Keogh’s have developed and produced shamrock flavoured crisps from its farm in County Dublin.

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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … Continue reading

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Skibbereen West Cork – Children’s Festival

In Skibbereen, West Cork, there will be a Children’s Festival full of exciting events and workshops in an action packed week for children of all ages. The festival will take place from July 22nd to 28th.  The week long event includes workshops … Continue reading

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