Category Archives: Activities in ireland

Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A golf vacation in Ireland is sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds and if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise! Continue reading →

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Bloom much more than a gardening festival

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Highlighting Ireland’s fine tradition in gardening and food production bringing the fruits of the great outdoors to the capital is Bloom in the Park, Ireland’s largest gardening festival. Continue reading →

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Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Of the many reasons to visit West Cork this May, one could be the chance to check out the many cultural events highlighted in the many local festivals of the region held over the summer. With this month throwing up some … Continue reading →

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Ireland seeks to increase revenue from sports tourism

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

During a major tourism summit hosted in Limerick City this week it was announced that Ireland could double its revenue from sport tourism up to as much as €600 million over the next five years. Over recent years the sports tourism industry … Continue reading →

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A barrel of laughs awaits at the Cat Laughs Festival in Kilkenny

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

They say laughter is the best medicine and there is nothing like a good stand up comedy show to put a smile on ones face and to help one to relax and relieve stress at times. Plus the best in … Continue reading →

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