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Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu
Forget Lapland visit Ireland this Christmas!
No matter where you go in the world the magic of Christmas is alive and well and like most countries, Ireland has plenty of Christmas traditions to keep you entertained. Over the coming weeks we’ll keep you updated on the … Continue reading
Derry fourth in 2013 Lonely Planet Guide
Good news for Ireland for next year, not only will 2013 see the Irish Gathering in full force, but one of the islands key cities has been cited in Lonely Planets top ten list of cities worth visiting in 2013. … Continue reading
Corona Cork Film Festival gets off to a great start with 8 days of great cinematic experience
Whilst the festivals have been rather quiet nationwide of late, Cork city is again the place to be for culture and entertainment fans as a fortnight after the Jazz Festival, it is back with another culture rich festival as film … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland vacations, Irish Festivals
Tagged Corona Cork Film Festival, Ireland vacations
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International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Long list Announced!
The long list of books that have been nominated for the 2013 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award was announced today. Nominated by libraries in 120 cities, within 44 countries and in 19 different languages, there are 154 books making the … Continue reading
The Fitzgerald Family History
The roots of the name Fitzgerald derive from the French Normans. When the High King of Ireland died in the early 12th century, Diarmait Mac Murchada of Leinster was exiled. He persuaded the British British King Henry II to allow … Continue reading
Surfers flock to Ireland’s west coast in search of big waves
This Weekend Surfers from all over the world will join our own Irish surfers in search of the biggest waves this winter that are expected to hit Ireland’s west coast.
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Tagged donegal, Ireland, Sligo, surfing ireland, Watersports Ireland
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Trace your Irish Roots Today – Part 1
Throughout the ages, the Irish have found themselves leaving our own Emerald Isle in search of a better life. America, Canada, Australia and of course our neighbours in the UK have been on the receiving end of the influx! We … Continue reading
Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November
From 13th – 18th November, over 140 authors will take part in this year’s Dublin Book Festival, which will happen in and around Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar. A celebration of Irish writing and publishing, the crammed programme of events … Continue reading
Experience Traditional Irish Storytelling at the Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival
From November 9th to November 11th 2012, the annual Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival will take place yet again. As usual you will find the best traditional storytellers, singers and musicians from Ireland and beyond. The festival is fronted … Continue reading
The Lyons Family
As promised we research another family name. The roots of the Lyons family are said to have been taken from the County Galway name of Ó Laighin which means ‘grey’. It could also be a variant of the Irish Ó … Continue reading