Category Archives: Festivals in ireland

Recipe for success: Kinsale to feature on Canadian Gourmet TV Show

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Images of the south west coast of Ireland are set to feature on Canadian TV this year. Particularly images of Kinsale and Cork will be seen on 1.5 million Canadians. This is due to one of Canada’s most successful TV … Continue reading →

Posted in arts festivals Ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Ireland vacations, Irish Americans, Irish Festivals, kinsale, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions, West Cork, West Cork Islands | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Boost for Irish Festivals in 2015

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland recently announced that it is looking to attract a record of 7.74 million visitors to Ireland next year. This will be the highest level of people taking a vacation in Ireland since 2007 and would result in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Festivals in ireland, ireland special offers, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2015, Irish Festivals, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, Christmas in Ireland, dublin, Festivals in ireland, Irish Festivals | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Christmas in Ireland, Christmas Markets, dublin, Festivals in ireland, Flights to Ireland, Ireland, Ireland vacations | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Galway Continental Christmas Markets

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The festive season is certainly in full swing in the West of Ireland with the Galway Continental Christmas market which is currently taking place until the 22nd December. The festival, now in its fifth year attracts over 600,000 visitors each … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Christmas Markets, Festivals in ireland, Galway, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Connemara Four Seasons Winter Walking Festival

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Connemara Four Seasons Winter Walking Festival offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of Connemara between the 24th & 26th December. Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, Christmas in Ireland, Connemara, Festivals in ireland, Galway, Ireland, Irish Festivals, Visitor Attractions, West of Ireland | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Glow: A Cork Christmas Celebration

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dust off your Santa hat and get into the festive spirit as Christmas in Cork has officially begun with the launch of Glow festival. A festival for all ages, not only is there a range of culinary delights to enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Christmas in Ireland, Christmas Markets, Cork, Festivals in ireland, Galway, Ireland, Ireland vacations, Irish Festivals, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions, Waterford | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

2015 to be biggest year for Ireland Tourism

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland hope that 2015 will be a bonanza year for tourism in Ireland with as many as 7.74 million visitors will make the trip to Ireland in 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in arts festivals Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2015, Irish Festivals, Irish Travel Blogs, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions, Wild Atlantic Way | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine spotlights south west coast of Ireland

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Lonely Planet’s influential travel guide recently listed Ireland in the top 5 countries in the world to visit in 2015. Not only did Ireland receive such a high accolade in the prestigious travel guide, this December’s issue of the Lonely … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Cork, Festivals in ireland, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Kerry | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Kenmare Choral Festival

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those planning a vacation in Ireland and the south west of the country, Kenmare town which is situated in County Kerry is well worth a visit. Not only does the town act as a gateway to the spectacular scenery … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Kerry, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions, West Cork | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment