Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival October

Taking place on the October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festivals is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events. Attracting visitors from all over the world, many of whom stay for a … Continue reading

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Spain top the FIFA Rankings while Ireland come in at number 28

The current world and European champions Spain were unsurprisingly announced as the current holders of the number one spot in the FIFA rankings yesterday. The Republic of Ireland were placed at the number 28 spot. Germany kept the second position … Continue reading

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5 Men with 1 Tractor take on Route 66

A vintage tractor named Betsy and a group of 5 Irish men, led by retired sheep farmer Kevin Curran from Waterville, County Kerry will today begin their next fundraising mission – to trek along Route 66 in the USA for … Continue reading

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Kilkenny are the Gaelic Hurling All-Ireland Champions!

Yesterday Kilkenny were crowned the All-Ireland Gaelic Hurling Champions after a thrilling game against Galway. At around 3.30pm Irish time on Sunday the 30th of September, the crowd roared as it became official that Kilkenny were the holders of the … Continue reading

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Primal Scream play Dublin pub gig as part of Arthur’s Day Celebrations

Today the whole of Ireland is revelling in what was a fantastic Arthur’s Day Celebration throughout the entire country. Last night whether in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick or Galway, stars from the world of music were popping up in pubs … Continue reading

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Surprise Line Ups For Arthur’s Day

It’s September 27th which means it’s Arthur’s Day 2012 and what acts are playing where is still unknown for most venues around the country. Arthur’s Day is a joint celebration of music and the famous ‘Black Stuff’ (Guinness!). One thing … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Tom Markham Cup

In the space of just a few days, Ireland has seen some of Hollywood’s hottest property celebrate with a winning GAA team and mingle with locals and visitors. The Dublin Minor GAA Football team were celebrating in the city on … Continue reading

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Will New Irish TV Show ‘Moone Boy’ go International?

The new series is based on Irish ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’ Dowd’s life story and is one of the most talked about TV series right now. It tells the tale of 11-year-old Martin Moone growing up in Ireland in the 1980s. … Continue reading

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Donegal win All-Ireland GAA Football Championship 2012

This morning in the North West County of Donegal, they are still celebrating their momentous win in the 2012 All-Ireland GAA Football Championship as they were crowned All-Ireland GAA Football champions, in front of a packed out Croke Park in … Continue reading

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Generous Donegal Nun gives away her All-Ireland Gaelic Football final tickets

A Donegal nun won two tickets to the All-Ireland Gaelic Football final generously gave her tickets to two mega fans. The tickets for the final which will take place next Sunday are like gold dust here in Ireland. Only 15,000 … Continue reading

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