Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland win Olympic Gold

Katie Taylor is Olympic Champion, winning a closely fought battle in the final of the women’s lightweight boxing division against Russia’s Sofya Ochigava. The crowd sang throughout her fights with sounds of the Fields of Athenry, Molly Malone and Bray … Continue reading

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Getting planning for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in October

Since it was first held in 1978, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has become one of Ireland premier and most successful internationally renowned musical events. The Festival is continually growing to be bigger and better year-on-year, as thousands of visitors … Continue reading

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Good Luck Katie Taylor!

Irish boxer Katie Taylor goes through to the next round in her bid to become the Olympic champion. The winner will be determined on Thursday which leaves Katie with two more fights in London. She will box against Mavzuna Chorieva … Continue reading

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Wexford Opera Festival October 2012

For opera fans or lovers of a good show, the charming seaside town of Wexford, every year since 1951, holds an exciting and unique opera festival. Fondly referred to as “one of the best small festivals in the world”, the … Continue reading

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The Atlantic Sea Challenge Ends

It mightn’t be the Olympics but over in Bantry in the beautiful unspoilt natural maritime sporting arena of West Cork, a sporting event of a different kind has just finished as the curtain closed on the Atlantic Sea Challenge for … Continue reading

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Sligo Live a must this October

The Irish musician Van Morrison best known for his legendary song “Brown Eyed Girl” is just one of many music talents who will bring their distinctive blend of music to Sligo Live happening in late October. The festival which runs … Continue reading

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Irish journalist and writer Maeve Binchy dies at 72

Sad news. Following a short illness top Irish journalist and writer, Maeve Binchy has died at the age of 72. Binchy has sold over 40 million books and her stories have been translated into 42 different languages. Arguably her most … Continue reading

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Good news for Dublin bike hire scheme

The Dublin bike scheme was first introduced to the city 3 years ago and around 70,000 subscribers have signed up to use the bikes since it began operating in September 2009, making it one of the most successful city bike … Continue reading

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Culture Night Friday September 21st 2012

Culture Night will take place up and down the island of Ireland on Friday the 21st of September. This is a free night of music, entertainment, discovery and adventure.  This year more places than ever are taking part in this … Continue reading

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Olympic Fever takes over!

The highly anticipated London 2012 Olympics begins tomorrow and all eyes will be on London as nations from around the world come together to compete against one another in a number of sporting events and disciplines.

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