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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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EURO 2012: Roy Keane believes Ireland has a good shot

In a telling interview, Irish veteran football player Roy Keane shared his thoughts on Ireland’s Euro 2012 chances. Keane believes it will be very difficult for Ireland to come out of their extremely tough group but he noted that Ireland … Continue reading

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Irish Sport is Smiling

This summer is shaping up to be a real thriller for Irish Sport as we have plenty to look forward to! We have the Olympics just across the water as well a place for Euro 2012 secured. The European football … Continue reading

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Jessie J hits the Marquee in Cork this July

Ireland will welcome Jessie J this summer as she will be performing at the Marquee in Cork for two sold out nights. She added the second date following the high demand for tickets. She will be performing on Sunday, July … Continue reading

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Republic of Ireland Footballer Recieves Online Death Threats

An anonymous Twitter user from Belfast has used the social networking site to issue death threats to Sunderland star James McClean. Understandably, McClean took the decision to delete his twitter account to halt any further abuse. The abuse occurred after … Continue reading

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Connemara Mussel Festival

This is the sixth year of the Connemara Mussel Festival on the Renvyle Peninsula and it will take places from the 4th-6th May 2012. Astonginsly, over a ton of mussels were eaten and organisers are set to harvest just over … Continue reading

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History of Killarney, Co. Kerry

Killarney is based in Co. Kerry and is steeped with local folklore and history. Religious settlements in particular have been influential and one of the first recorded pieces of history in the area. The monastery on Innisfallen Island in 640 … Continue reading

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