Category Archives: Activities in ireland

TEDx conference to return to Northern Ireland in September

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Some of the world’s most influential thinkers and opinion leaders will be making the trip to Ireland as part of TEDx Stormont 2014 on the 5th September. Continue reading →

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Kilkenny National Heritage Week

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny City and County will be a hive of activity between the 23rd and 31st August when Kilkenny National Heritage Week takes centre stage. Continue reading →

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56th International Garden Centre Congress hosted by Ireland

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is playing host to over 200 delegates from 22 countries as be part of the International Garden Centre Congress at the Carton House Hotel in County Kildare. Continue reading →

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Belgium films Ireland’s newest and biggest attraction- The Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

As worldwide interest in the Wild Atlantic Way increases, interest in Belgium in this now famous 2,500 km route is set to rise even further with an estimated 1 million Belgium viewers being introduced to this newest and biggest tourist … Continue reading →

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Visitor number increase year to date for Ireland’s top attractions

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Continuing with last year’s tourism growth, Ireland’s top attractions are seeing visitor numbers of people taking a vacation in Ireland up about 10% so far this year. These top attractions are notably seeing a rise in British visitors taking a … Continue reading →

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Tralee prepares to select its 2014 Rose

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Since its inception in 1959, the festival has aimed to connect the vast global Irish community through the process of selecting a Rose of Tralee each year. Continue reading →

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Kilkenny Arts Festival

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Set in various locations around Kilkenny city, the Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to take place from the 8th until the 17th August. Promising a host of cultural delights, powerful world premieres, specially- commissioned shows and world- class music to … Continue reading →

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s first ever coffee and tea festival coming in September

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Dublin Tea and Coffee Festival takes place between 12th and 14th September at the RDS and will act as a precursor to Ireland being selected as host to the World Barista Championships in 2016. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland brings “The Giant’s Journey” to life in Limerick

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s national tourist agency, Tourism Ireland, has produced a new online video to help promote the Limerick City of Culture’s flagship event, Royal de Luxe’s The Giant’s Journey. Continue reading →

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