Category Archives: Activities in ireland

Watching the Radio – End of an era for an Irish passtime

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Seamus O'Murchu

Today was the end of an era in Irish broadcasting as the legendary Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh presented his last All Ireland Final. Micheál has been commentating on GAA games for over 60 years and announced earlier this week that he … Continue reading →

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Croke Park Shuttle Bus relaunch

Posted on April 8, 2010 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

The shuttle bus service for the Croke Park Stadium Tour is to be relaunched on Tuesday April 13th and will run for the Summer Season until Spetember. The service evolves from the very successful introductory service last year; and the 2010 … Continue reading →

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Classical extravaganza at Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare with Julian Lloyd Webber

Posted on November 12, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

Julian Lloyd Webber stars at Sheen Falls Lodge Classical Weekend, November 21st to 23rd. Following the success of his performance last year, Julian Lloyd Webber returns to Sheen Falls with a new beautiful programme of classical music. One of the world’s most popular solo … Continue reading →

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Beamish Cork Folk Festival begins today

Posted on October 2, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Beamish Cork Folk Festival begins today and runs until Sunday. This year’s event kicks off with a Flute Concert Presented By Karl Nesbitt in the Spailpín Fánach at 9pm tonight and culmintaes in a program … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Westport

Posted on September 8, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

It’s official! Westport in County Mayo is Ireland’s tidiest town. For the third time, the County mayo town has won the overall title at the 2008 SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony in Dublin. Westport previously won in 2001 and in 2006 A visit … Continue reading →

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Weekend in Kerry

Posted on July 22, 2008 by cormac.oneill

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of nights in Kerry staying at the fabulous Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney. If you are looking for old world elegance this is definitely the place for you. We … Continue reading →

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Colins Ireland Vacation Adventure June 2008

Posted on July 14, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland

At DiscoveringIreland, the service we provide to our Guests is our biggest priority! We are obsessed with always finding ways to improve our service. We firmly believe this is what sets us apart as a company dedicated to travel to … Continue reading →

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The Yachting world gathers in Ireland

Posted on July 11, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

Cork Week, the biennial regatta hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club and Ireland’s largest sailing event, kicks off tomorrow in Crosshaven, County Cork. This time around Cork Week has a new

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