Category Archives: Ireland vacations

2013 City of Culture Celebrations begin in Derry

Derry kicked off its years as the city of culture and style at the weekend with an impressive concert that was co-hosted by actors Amanda Burton and Jimmy Nesbitt and featured some of the North most renowned musicians such as; … Continue reading

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The Iconic Rock of Cashel

The Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of Medieval buildings, can be found in the heart of Ireland in Co. Tipperary. Visitors will have the opportunity to view all of the famous buildings and sites including the 12th century round … Continue reading

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Saying farewell to Christmas and our Christmas tree in style

It is now time to bid Christmas 2012 a permanent farewell and say hello to 2013 fully as today everything gets back to normality. Whilst the Christmas lights and decorations can be taken down to be stored for next year, … Continue reading

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The Temple Bar Tradfest 2013

The Temple Bar Tradfest has been running for five years and will make a return in 2013 from January 22nd to January 27th. Every year the festival has risen and popularity and is now a major highlight in the Irish … Continue reading

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New Years Eve 2012 in Ireland

Why not celebrate New Years Eve 2012 in Ireland this year? Dublin will be hosting a Countdown to 2013 concert at College Green, Dublin 2. Ring in the new year in style with Irish music stars Imelda May and BellX1 … Continue reading

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Christmas Markets in Ireland: Galway Continental Christmas Market

Where: Eyre Square, Galway City When: 23rd of November to the 22nd of December 2012 Opening hours: 12pm – 8pm from Monday to Wednesday 10am – 10pm Thursday – Sunday. For the third year in a row, the City Business … Continue reading

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Slash of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver Fame to Play Dublin in 2013

Yet another reason to book your holiday to Ireland in 2013! Rock God Slash will be playing two gigs in Ireland on March 3rd and 4th at the prestigious Olympia Theatre in Dublin City Centre. The venue has had it’s … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Rugby young guns stun the mighty Pumas at the Aviva Stadium

Whilst our soccer team has yet to set the world alight as of late, we can rest assured that Irish rugby is alive and kicking after the brilliant performance by our national rugby team against leading rugby nations Argentina in … Continue reading

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Transatlantic flights directly to Cork Airport on the agenda?

I have written before about the options for quickly getting to Cork from North America and arriving in our friendliest airport. While these options have always meant making a connection on the eastern side of the Atlantic, there has been … Continue reading

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Forget Lapland visit Ireland this Christmas!

No matter where you go in the world the magic of Christmas is alive and well and like most countries, Ireland has plenty of Christmas traditions to keep you entertained. Over the coming weeks we’ll keep you updated on the … Continue reading

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