Category Archives: Ireland Travel

Saint Patrick's day is Ireland Week

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Tuesday next March 17, but the USA is feeling a wee bit Irish already, and you certainly don’t need to travel to Ireland for Ireland’s national day to experience some St. Patrick’s day fun. Known in … Continue reading

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Ashford Castle to celebrate 70th Birthday as Hotel

Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo, will celebrate 70 years as a hotel in May of this year. The majestic Ashford Castle, set on 350 acres, is located in the beautiful west of Ireland north of Galway and dates back to 1228. Situated on … Continue reading

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Swansea to Cork Ferry is nearly there but one final push is needed

Fundraising efforts to reintroduce the sorely missed Swansea to Cork Ferry are now entering a crucial period where time is running out and donations are quickly needed. The West Cork Tourism Co-Op are aiming for one final push to re-establish … Continue reading

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New 4 star hotel for Belfast

The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin is about to get a sister in Belfast. The new 4 star deluxe Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast will be opening in the centre of the city in March of this yera.  The hotel will be located adjacent to the … Continue reading

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Flights to Ireland at great prices

Today is the last day of Ryanair’s latest special offer for flights to Ireland. Book by midnight tonight to avail of 75% off their fares. There are some great value rates available. I just did a quick survey right now … Continue reading

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New Ryanair Routes to Knock and Derry Airports

Ryanair have announced new routes from their Spanish hub in Alicante to Derry Airport and Knock Airport in the North and West of Ireland. The budget airline said today that the services from City of Derry Airport and Ireland West Airport Knock … Continue reading

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Ryanair issues official terms of bid to takeover Aer Lingus

Michael O’Leary’s Ryanair officially presented its takeover bid to Aer Lingus investors yesterday, giving them until January 5th to accept the €1.40 ($1.87) per share offer. Ryanair presented the opportunity to create “one leading, financially strong, Irish-run airline group.” The offered share price … Continue reading

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10 reasons to travel to Ireland in 2009

Our most popular annual promotion, the early bird special, is back by popular demand!! Due to an unprecedented level of requests we are again offering you the chance to get 10% off your 2009 visit to Ireland So Why Book … Continue reading

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Cork Airport and Shannon Airport to remain part of DAA?

It is reported in this morning’s Irish Times that the Irish government is planning a u-turn on it’s decision 4 years ago to make both Cork Airport and Shannon Airport independent of Dublin airport. According to the newspaper report, comments … Continue reading

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

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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