Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Féile Neidín 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The acclaimed Feile Neidin or Kenmare Irish Music Festival is set to take place from the 9th until the 16th April, bringing a celebration of Irish music, song and dance to the stunning setting of Kenmare. The town of Kenmare is … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The up and coming Galway Food Festival is set to take place in Galway city over Easter weekend from the 2nd until the 6th April. Ideal for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, the popular Galway Food festival … Continue reading →

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100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

McKennas’ Guides has published its 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland with some fascinating new entries as well a number of surprising omissions. Continue reading →

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The world goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ahead of the up and coming St. Patrick’s Day, Tourism Ireland have launched a video showcasing footage from its Global Greening initiative, where global landmarks are set to light up green for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival returns to Ireland’s capital for 11 days between the 19th & 29th March. Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Cork

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With a little over a week to go until the big St Patrick’s Day Festival, if you are looking to celebrate Ireland’s National Holiday this year, Cork city has announced a festival fit to rival Dublin’s four- day planned celebration. … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead for the annual 2015 St. Patrick’s Festival

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Plans just been revealed for the 2015 four-day St. Patricks’ Day Festival.  It is expected that a half a million people will attend this year’s festival, which will be led by Brendan O’Connor of Mrs. Brown’s Boys fame. Organisers of … Continue reading →

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Trips to Ireland from overseas have increased by 9%

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Trips to Ireland from the UK and North America have increased by more than 123,000 (9.1%) according to recent CSO figures, Continue reading →

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Ireland is back on the world tourism map with over 7.25 visitors in 2014.

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

In 2014 an estimated 1.2 million visitors from the United States took a vacation in Ireland. This figure was a 15 percent from 2013 and it set a new record according to Tourism Ireland, who additionally plan to build on … Continue reading →

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Inchydoney in West Cork wins “Best Beach” title for the second year running

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Inchydoney Beach, which is located in Clonakilty in the heart of West Cork has just been voted “Best Beach in Ireland” by Tripadvisor in their 2015 Travellers Choice Awards. The County Cork beach scooped the top position with one reviewer commenting … Continue reading →

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