Category Archives: dublin

Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

On the 26th-28th April 2013, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival will be taking place in and around the picturesque fishing village of Howth, nestled on the rugged peninsula of the north side of Dublin Bay.

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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … Continue reading →

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One Direction arrive in Ireland

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.

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Dublin’s Spire is 10 Years Old

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Love it or loathe it, the Spire on O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre has been a prominent feature of the capitals skyline for 10 years!

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Historic Third Oscar Win for Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Making Oscar history, Wicklow based actor Daniel Day-Lewis, scooped Best Actor Oscar for his role as Abraham Lincoln at last night’s star studded ceremony.

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International Award Recognition for Dublin Animation Studios

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This weekend the best in TV, Film and Music was celebrated across the globe, with the Grammys take place in Los Angeles, the BAFTAs in London and the International Emmy Awards for Kids taking place in New York.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Established some 10 years ago in 2003, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will be taking place from 14th – 24th February in the vibrant capital, presenting over 140 films from all over the globe to an Irish Audience.

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Free Travel for Kids on Dublin’s Luas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Luas, the state of the art light rail transit system in Dublin that provides an easy and fast way to travel around the capital has announced that kids can travel free of charge at weekend during February – April … Continue reading →

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Dublin’s National Gallery to be Upgraded

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The National Gallery in Dublin is to get an upgraded estimated to be worth €20 million.

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Hollywood comes to Dublin and Wicklow

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Hotly tipped as one of the films of the year, Lincoln is racking up award nominations from everywhere and this week as the award ceremonies for the year began, its winning streak started when Daniel Day Lewis scoped the Best … Continue reading →

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