Category Archives: Activities in ireland

Four Beautiful Destinations in Ireland You Can Get To By Train

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Seamus O'Murchu

Experience Interrailing If you’re looking for something new to experience, interrailing is the most relaxing way to travel and to explore new cities across Ireland. It’s the new way to experience culture and explore breathtaking views. Explore the wonderful beauty … Continue reading →

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2018 St. Patrick’s Festival in Ireland

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

When it comes to Ireland vacations no trip compares to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at home in Ireland. When it comes to trips to Ireland, none compare to the St Patrick’s Weekend festivities. Those planning a trip to Ireland and … Continue reading →

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Ortús Chamber Music Festival Cork

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Now in its second year the Ortús Chamber Music Festival will once more showcase some of Ireland’s up and coming classical musicians. The festival is based in Cork City and includes artists such as Ruth Gibson and Brian O’Kane which have already … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way campaign

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland are being urged to embark on a social media detox and unwind with a relaxing getaway along The Wild Atlantic Way. Fáilte Ireland launched a new autumn campaign entitled ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life’, which … Continue reading →

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2016 Dublin Film Festival

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

There’s nothing like a festival full of theatre, documentaries and music from around the world to make you feel a tad cultural. If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend and if you are visiting Ireland’s capital city Dublin, … Continue reading →

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2016 Food and Wine Magazine Restaurant Awards

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much awaited Food and Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards were recently announced at the Inter Continental Dublin last week. With more than fifty awards and now in its 16th year, the prestigious awards are considered one of … Continue reading →

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2016 National Heritage Week

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much awaited and anticipated, National Heritage Week is set to kick from tomorrow until the 28th of August. The theme for this year’s event is “100 years of heritage”, a journey back through one hundred years of Ireland. As part … Continue reading →

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Dublin and Galway listed among the world’s top 10 friendliest cities

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin and Galway have been voted amongst the top six friendliest cities in the world, according to the leading Condé Nast Traveler Magazine and its 29th annual Readers Choice Awards.

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Further growth in domestic travel for 2015 compared to 2014

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Statistics just released by Fáilte Ireland has just revealed how 3.8 million vacations in Ireland were taken in 2015, representing an increase of 6% on domestic holiday trip statistics from 2014.

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Tourism Ireland’s “Top 10 Things to do in Dublin”

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland has just launched an online film promoting several of Dublin’s key landmarks and tourist attractions, showcasing what makes Ireland’s capital city so special. The short film, titled “10 Things to do in Dublin” encourages people from all over the … Continue reading →

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