Category Archives: dublin

Ireland’s new high-tech futuristic Tourist Information Office

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland has just opened a new state-of-the-art Tourist Information Office in Dublin. The new futuristic center offers the ultimate in technology to ensure trips to Ireland can be planned at ease. The new center marries the latest digital high-tech … Continue reading →

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How many Dublin’s are there in the United States?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

To many living in Ireland there is only one Dublin but, in the US, Dublin can refer to not only one, two or three locations but as many as nine. We delve a little deeper into how they got their names. Continue reading →

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Dublin ranks fifth in the world for shopping

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin has received another positive review, this time from the readers at Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, who recently voted Ireland’s capital city in fifth place of the world’s top shopping destinations. Dublin also featured well ahead of New York, Paris … Continue reading →

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Irish Year of Design 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

ID2015 is a year long celebration consisting of a series of special events, celebration activities, exhibitions plus much more in Ireland to showcase Irish design and innovation. Continue reading →

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Irish musical extravaganza awaits at TradFest 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Be entertained by the cream of Irish traditional music talent with TradFest 2015’s Gala Concert at the iconic Dublin Castle on 1st February Continue reading →

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Guinness Storehouse welcomed 1.27 million extra visitors in 2014

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Dublin City‘s most iconic landmarks, the Guinness Storehouse, was once again recognised as Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction in 2014 welcoming as many as 1,269,371 visitors through its doors. As one of the most recognisable things to see and do in Ireland, this … Continue reading →

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Culinary delights await at Dublin’s New Year’s Festival

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Food Village will be the perfect destination for revellers to indulge in all sorts of delicious culinary treats and entertainment in Dublin between the 30th December to 1st January. Continue reading →

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New York Times feature on Christmas in Dublin

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin is a “newly energised city” with “an abundance of artisan offerings” and “literary spirit” according to New York Times journalist Ratha Tep. Tep who now resides in Dublin described Dublin as a “Christmas card” in a seasonal travel piece, for … Continue reading →

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NYF Dublin promises to be the ultimate New Years Eve Party

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The countdown is certainly on to the New Years Eve Festival in Dublin. This year’s festivities are set to take the Dublin city by storm with a three-day city-wide music and arts festival, running from the 30th of December until … Continue reading →

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Santa is coming to Dublin Zoo this Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The magical festive celebrations will be present during a trip to Ireland this Christmas, and the world renowned Dublin Zoo will be no different with Santa Claus himself due to visit between the 29th November and 24th December. The Zoo, located … Continue reading →

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