Category Archives: Ireland vacations

Good Luck Katie Taylor!

Irish boxer Katie Taylor goes through to the next round in her bid to become the Olympic champion. The winner will be determined on Thursday which leaves Katie with two more fights in London. She will box against Mavzuna Chorieva … Continue reading

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Wexford Opera Festival October 2012

For opera fans or lovers of a good show, the charming seaside town of Wexford, every year since 1951, holds an exciting and unique opera festival. Fondly referred to as “one of the best small festivals in the world”, the … Continue reading

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The Atlantic Sea Challenge Ends

It mightn’t be the Olympics but over in Bantry in the beautiful unspoilt natural maritime sporting arena of West Cork, a sporting event of a different kind has just finished as the curtain closed on the Atlantic Sea Challenge for … Continue reading

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Culture Night Friday September 21st 2012

Culture Night will take place up and down the island of Ireland on Friday the 21st of September. This is a free night of music, entertainment, discovery and adventure.  This year more places than ever are taking part in this … Continue reading

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National Ploughing Championships

Known nationwide as Ireland’s farming festival celebrating Irelands rich agricultural heritage, the National Ploughing Championships originated in 1931 as a ploughing match to settle an argument between two farming friends on which county had the best ploughmen. Today it has … Continue reading

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Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

For lovers of good food September is a richly laden month of culinary delights. After the extravaganza of Waterford Harvest Festival in mid-September, two weeks later is the turn of Galway with its annual world renowned Galway International Oyster & … Continue reading

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Waterford Harvest Festival 2012

A city wide festival, the Waterford Harvest Festival celebrates the food heritage and culture in Waterford, and takes place 10th – 16th September 2012. A festival for food lovers everywhere, the Waterford Harvest Festival is a modern twist on the … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget! Killarney is the place to be thanks to Summerfest 2012

Just another excuse to head to Killarney this summer. It’s that time of year again, the ever popular Killarney Summer Fest makes a welcomed return. The world’s leading street musicians, performers, puppeteers, comedians and magicians will be on hand to … Continue reading

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Spraoi Festival – Waterford and Ireland’s International Street Arts Festival Arts Council

Attracting nearly 100,000 people, the Spraoi festival takes place yet again this August in the magnificent city of Waterford. Waterford is a vibrant city is located in Munster in the South East of Ireland and every year thanks to the … Continue reading

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Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival in Bundoran in Donegal

Surf history will again be made in Ireland as the return of the ASP Europe Speciality Surfing event festival happens later this month on 29th and 30th June and 1st July 2012 in Bundoran, County Donegal. Firmly placing Ireland as … Continue reading

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