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Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu
Cork Monopoly Official Launch Friday 19th October
Finally it’s here! The Cork edition of Monopoly arrived under lock and key at Cork Airport on Tuesday 16th October ahead of its official launch this Friday 19th October. It’s thought that the newest edition of the popular family game … Continue reading
Posted in Cork, Flights to Ireland, Ireland
Tagged cork, Cork Airport, Cork Monopoly, Cork Monopoly Available, Ireland
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Your Irish Roots: The O’ Mahony Family
O’Mahony is a well known family name in Ireland. One of the first records of the family come from Co. Cork where in ancient times, the family held a seat.The majority of Ireland‘s O’ Mahony births are still registered in … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland Family History
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Ireland’s Shane Lowry wins Portugual Golf Masters
Ireland’s very own golfer Shane Lowry arrived into Dublin Airport to be welcomed by well wishers and fans in the wake of his fantastic win at the Portugal Masters by one stroke on Sunday that sealed his professional status and … Continue reading
Posted in Golf Ireland, Ireland, Sport in Ireland
Tagged golf in ireland, Golf Ireland, golf vacations in Ireland, Ireland, Ireland Golf
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Ireland take on the mighty Germany in qualifying match for Rio in the Aviva
Whilst we are guaranteed Rio is set to go green for next years St Patricks Day, on the international soccer front it remains to be seen whether it will be awash with green in two years time for the World … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Sport in Ireland
Tagged Ireland, ireland v germany, ireland world cup
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Brazilian Landmark to wear Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013
The famous Christ Redeemer state in Rio De Janerio, Brazil will be wearing Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013 joining other world renowned landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Empire State Building in New … Continue reading
Dublin Marathon 2012
Calling all runners! The Dublin Marathon 2012 will take place on Monday the 29th October. There will be three different start times: 9am, 9.10am and 9.20am. The entry cost for those who live outside of the EU is €90. Walkers … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland vacations, Sport in Ireland
Tagged Dublin marathon 2012, Ireland vacations
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Corona Cork Film Festival this November
The Corona Cork Film Festival was first established in 1956 and is one of Ireland’s premier cultural events. Year-on-year the festival has seen continued growth and success, attracting more and more interest from locals and visitors. This festival is well … Continue reading
To Roam or to Pre-Pay in Ireland? That is the question!
Many of you have been wondering whether to switch on roaming or buy a pre-pay cell phone during Ireland vacations. We have decided to investigate and here is what we have found: The Facts Using our telephone and cell phone, … Continue reading
Cork Ladies win GAA Football Final
For the last time this year, Croke Park was awash with noise, colour and energy as fans from Armagh, Waterford, Antrim, Louth, Cork and Kerry filled the grounds for what would be the last games in the All-Ireland Finals.
Posted in GAA, Sport in Ireland
Tagged all ireland football finals, GAA, GAA Football, Sport in Ireland
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Cork Folk Festival – 3rd to 7th October
As we mentioned in a previous post about Traditional Irish Music, the Cork Folk Festival is taking place this weekend (the 3rd to 7th of October). After 32 years the festival is still going strong with a host of incredible … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland vacations, Music in Ireland
Tagged cork, Cork Folk festival, Ireland, Ireland vacations, Kilfenora Céilí Band, paul brady
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