Category Archives: Activities in ireland

‘Pilgrim Paths’ Ireland’s answer to Camino de Santiago

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those who are familiar with Camino de Santiago will know about its religious history, beautiful scenery and popularity for drawing tourists. For those who aren’t familiar, Camino de Santiago is an ancient path in northern Spain where Santo Iago … Continue reading →

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Carlingford prepares for the National Leprechaun Hunt

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Not many people have heard of the town of Carlingford in County Louth but it is a magical place steeped in mystery. In fact there’s an old tale that 20 years ago a well known business man called PJ O’Hare … Continue reading →

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Electric Picnic set to rock Irish music fans this summer

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s more popular festival’s Electric Picnic will enter into its 11th year this summer, and revellers can expect to see a similar standard of high quality acts to previous years, as well as the return of programme favourites … Continue reading →

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Animated fun for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are looking for something different than the regular St Patrick’s Day events and parades, Tourism Ireland have just announced their plans for a 2014 online parade. ‘The Fantastic St Patrick’s Parade’ game will include pixies, pirates, vampires and … Continue reading →

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Mid West of Ireland new sports tourism capital of Europe

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Similar to how Dublin has become a digital capital for large companies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google, the Mid West region of Ireland has it’s sights on becoming the sports tourism capital of Europe. This title would be a … Continue reading →

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Dingle International Film Festival to reach for the stars

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2014 Dingle International Film Festival takes place between 14th and 17th March and will hosted at both The Phoenix Cinema & St. James’ Church. Continue reading →

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Literary fans to make pilgrimage to Listowel Writers’ Week

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The scenic surrounds of Listowel in County Kerry offer the perfect setting for Ireland’s premier literary festival, Listowel Writers Week, between 28th May to 1st June. Continue reading →

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Giro d’Italia 2014 Irish stages announced

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The exact details of the three stages of the 2014 Giro that will be taking place in Ireland this summer have been announced. Continue reading →

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World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading →

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Ireland handed stern test in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The draw for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying groups was made recently and has pitted the Republic of Ireland against European soccer giants Germany and Celtic cousins, Scotland. Continue reading →

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