Category Archives: Ireland vacations

Corona Cork Film Festival gets off to a great start with 8 days of great cinematic experience

Whilst the festivals have been rather quiet nationwide of late, Cork city is again the place to be for culture and entertainment fans as a fortnight after the Jazz Festival, it is back with another culture rich festival as film … Continue reading

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Trace your Irish Roots Today – Part 1

Throughout the ages, the Irish have found themselves leaving our own Emerald Isle in search of a better life. America, Canada, Australia and of course our neighbours in the UK have been on the receiving end of the influx! We … Continue reading

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Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November

From 13th – 18th November, over 140 authors will take part in this year’s Dublin Book Festival, which will happen in and around Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar. A celebration of Irish writing and publishing, the crammed programme of events … Continue reading

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Experience Traditional Irish Storytelling at the Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival

From November 9th to November 11th 2012, the annual Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival will take place yet again. As usual you will find the best traditional storytellers, singers and musicians from Ireland and beyond. The festival is fronted … Continue reading

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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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