Category Archives: Ireland vacations

Listowel Food Fair

The Listowel Food Festival runs from the 31st of October to the 04thof November 2012 and should not to be missed! The annual festival in the Kerry town of Listowel, attracts visitors from far and wide and can boast appearances … Continue reading

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Halloween – an Irish Tradition

Halloween is arguably most celebrated in the United States every year but did you know Halloween is said to come from an Irish tradition? Although, the origin of the word ‘Halloween’ is Christian, it is said to have pagan roots … Continue reading

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Expect lots of laughs at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival

For something a bit different why not head to Galway this upcoming bank holiday weekend for a fun filled six days of great comedy with the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival. Throughout the 6 days and 50 comedy shows running from … Continue reading

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Landmarks Revealed as The Cork Edition of Monopoly Hits Shelves Today!

As promised the Cork edition of Monopoly hit the shelves this morning at 9am. There were no disappointments as many of the well known local landmarks feature on the board. So who made the board? Shandon steeple and Blarney Castle … Continue reading

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Brazilian Landmark to wear Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013

The famous Christ Redeemer state in Rio De Janerio, Brazil will be wearing Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013 joining other world renowned landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Empire State Building in New … Continue reading

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Dublin Marathon 2012

Calling all runners! The Dublin Marathon 2012 will take place on Monday the 29th October. There will be three different start times: 9am, 9.10am and 9.20am. The entry cost for those who live outside of the EU is €90. Walkers … Continue reading

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To Roam or to Pre-Pay in Ireland? That is the question!

Many of you have been wondering whether to switch on roaming or buy a pre-pay cell phone during Ireland vacations. We have decided to investigate and here is what we have found: The Facts Using our telephone and cell phone, … Continue reading

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Cork Folk Festival – 3rd to 7th October

As we mentioned in a previous post about Traditional Irish Music,  the Cork Folk Festival is taking place this weekend (the 3rd to 7th of October). After 32 years the festival is still going strong with a host of incredible … Continue reading

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Spain top the FIFA Rankings while Ireland come in at number 28

The current world and European champions Spain were unsurprisingly announced as the current holders of the number one spot in the FIFA rankings yesterday. The Republic of Ireland were placed at the number 28 spot. Germany kept the second position … Continue reading

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Kilkenny are the Gaelic Hurling All-Ireland Champions!

Yesterday Kilkenny were crowned the All-Ireland Gaelic Hurling Champions after a thrilling game against Galway. At around 3.30pm Irish time on Sunday the 30th of September, the crowd roared as it became official that Kilkenny were the holders of the … Continue reading

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