Category Archives: Cork

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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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading →

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Queen welcomes Britain’s Irish community to Buckingham Palace

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Queen of England opens the doors of Buckingham Palace to welcome over 300 guests representing the Irish community in Britain marking next month’s state visit to Britain by the Irish President Michael D Higgins. Continue reading →

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Cork City tops Huffington Post European travel list

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

American online news website, The Huffington Post, has ranked Cork City top of its list of the most under-rated cities that visitors to Europe should see in their lifetime. Continue reading →

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Top 10 romantic locations to pop the question in Ireland

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching on Friday, 14th February, plenty of loved up couples in Ireland are in search of an unforgettably romantic location to pop a certain ‘question’. With a choice of scenic countryside, serene lakes, majestic mountain scapes … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Top 10 most & least romantic places in Ireland

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s that time of year again when you might be contemplating  your options as to the most romantic Irish location to visit on Valentine’s Day. According to a survey conducted by the supermarket chain Tesco, Bailieborough in Co Cavan has … Continue reading →

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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits European headquarters in Cork

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tim Cook, CEO of global technology giants Apple, visited the company’s European headquarters in Cork to makes staff and see a newly completed extension to the facility. Continue reading →

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly. Continue reading →

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Fota Island Resort to host 2014 Irish Open

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2014 Irish Open will return to Cork for the first time in 12 years after confirmation that the magnificent Cork Golf Club at Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide, will become an … Continue reading →

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Cork City’s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. Continue reading →

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