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8 million visitors to Ireland expected by Tourism Ireland

The Gathering increased visits to Ireland by 7.2 percent says new report by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading

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Positive figures for vacations to Ireland

Figures released by the Irish Central Statistics Office provided some good news for the Irish tourism industry with a significant growth in the number of Ireland vacations so far this year. Continue reading

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Christmas Racing Festivals in Ireland this December

Ireland has always been renowned for its love of horse racing and the Christmas period is a particularly busy time for punters and jockeys alike with a number of exciting Racing Festivals taking place in both Dublin and Limerick. Continue reading

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Google releases public transport mapping for Ireland

Public transport users can now get directions to their destinations thanks to Google after their transit service was launched throughout the country this week. The entire public transport system has been mapped helping people to plan trips across any part of the State. Continue reading

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Dublin Web Summit wows visitors

2013’s Dublin Web Summit was the fourth instalment of the event which has now become regarded as among Europe’s leading technology conferences. Continue reading

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Rugby Player Brian O’ Driscoll is named Ireland’s most admired Sports Star 2013

Irish rugby hero Brian O’ Driscoll has been voted the most admired sports star of 2013 in Ireland. O’ Driscoll returned to the top spot in 2013 having topped the poll in four out of five years. O’ Driscoll lost … Continue reading

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Good Evening the headlines: Anchorman 2 crew set to visit Dublin for next months premier

The long awaited sequel to “The Anchorman” that 2004 cult comedy which featured the zany antics and iconic lines of San Diego’s top-rated fictional newsreader Ron Burgundy is almost upon us after almost 10 years of waiting. And as we … Continue reading

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Johnny Depp and Cillian Murphy enjoy Sunday Lunch in Westmeath, Ireland

Not everyone can saw they saw award winning actor Johnny Depp enjoying Sunday lunch – except for the people of Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath who were shocked yet thrilled to welcome the internationally famous actor to the village. Famous Irish actor … Continue reading

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Ireland’s boxers continue on proud tradition in World Championships with record breaking medal

Over the years Ireland‘s prowess in the international amateur boxing arena was been well known with major medal hauls at the world and European championships as well as at the last two Olympics with 3 medals (1 silver and 2 … Continue reading

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Samhain – Halloween Fancy Dress and Music Festival in Ireland

Yet another Halloween festival to look forward to this year in Ireland but this one has a twist as it doubles up as a music festival. On Sunday the 27th of October of what is a long bank holiday weekend … Continue reading

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