Category Archives: Activities in ireland

Street performance festival comes to Cork City

Cork City plays host to a festival of colour and celebration between the 19th and 20th July for the 2014 Laya Healthcare City Spectacular Continue reading

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Ireland to face the USA in soccer friendly

The United States will be making the trip to Ireland later this year to take on the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly soccer match in Dublin. Continue reading

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A film- lovers festival in Galway

Galway is synonymous with festival fun and this summer features a mix of exciting festivals that attract thousands of visitors each year. One such festival worth noting is the Galway Film Fleadh which is one of Ireland’s leading and many … Continue reading

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New Tourism Push for Ireland

Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland have been busy promoting Ireland as a destination. These days you can barely open a magazine or turn on the television without seeing the country being used as a backdrop. The aim of this is … Continue reading

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Shortlist for 2014 Top Tourism Towns unveiled

A short-list of 15 towns and villages from across Ireland has been unveiled by the national tourist board, Fáilte Ireland, all of which are being put forward for consideration in the 2014 Tourism Towns Awards. Continue reading

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Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Irish America Day in New Ross in County Wexford may be one to watch as this is a unique festival that brings America and its national holiday to Irish attention Continue reading

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Feile Brian Boru

Feile Brian Boru, 3rd to 6th July, forms part of the millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014. Continue reading

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Ireland’s top tourist attractions for 2013 revealed

Fáilte Ireland has released its list of Ireland’s top visitor attractions in 2013, with the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo and Cliffs of Moher topping the bill. Continue reading

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Erris in County Mayo is the best place to go wild in Ireland

The Irish Times has chosen the Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland. The Erris region in northwest Mayo was the most nominated place in the competition. Continue reading

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Ireland’s BikeFest 2014 set to enthral motorcycle enthusiasts

Starting from the 30th May and running till Monday the 2nd June, BikeFest is Ireland’s largest free open biker festival attracting motorcycle industry experts, bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the globe. Continue reading

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