Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s answer to the Orient Express

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Travelling around Ireland is set to be transformed thanks to Ireland’s answer to the world-famous Orient Express. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland’s new Game of Thrones campaign

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland has joined forces with HBO and it’s TV series Game of Thrones in a bid to further promote Ireland and Northern Ireland as a destination to visit. This new campaign is set to run for 14 weeks and … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Ancient East to be launched as follow up to the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative: a campaign called “Ireland’s Ancient East” which aims to attract people taking a trip to Ireland to the … Continue reading →

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Belfast Film Festival

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Belfast city is set to come alive over the next few days with the annual Belfast Film Festival which is set to take place until the 25th April. The festival which is popular with people taking a vacation in Ireland … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine takes place in the grounds of Ballymaloe House and Cookery School in County Cork between the 15th and 17th May . Continue reading →

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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kilkenny Roots Festival has been running since 1998 and has proved to be a huge hit with some of the finest names in the Americana/Roots canon. The festival is due to take place between the 1st and 4th May in … Continue reading →

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West Cork attractions pick up awards for Responsible Tourism

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

West Cork is known for boasting some of Ireland’s most scenic and rugged coastline. The area attracts many people taking a vacation in Ireland due to the fantastic whale watching and sea kayaking opportunities it offers.

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Culinary delights await at the West Waterford Food Festival

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

There is a culinary treat in store for those visiting the West Waterford for the 2015 Festival of Food between the 9th and 12th April! Continue reading →

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Easter Egg hunts in Ireland not to be missed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the lead up to Easter Sunday and on the day itself, there are a multitude of themed Easter events suitable for the whole family taking place throughout Ireland. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Good Friday drinking ban

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With Easter one of the most popular times of the year for people taking a trip to Ireland, it often comes as a surprise to visitors that the country’s bars and restaurants completely shut for Good Friday. In fact, the … Continue reading →

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