Category Archives: Ireland vacations

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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Ireland’s richest keep getting richer

This news may surprise a lot of you given the current state of Ireland’s economy but the richest people in Ireland are getting even richer! The combined wealth of the nation now stands at €46.7bn (previously €43.6bn in 2011). Interestingly, … Continue reading

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Irish President Michael D Higgins heads to US for first official visit.

Irish President Michael D Higgins will arrive in America today for his first official visit. Upon his arrival in New York, President Higgins will be met by Noel Kilkenny, the Consul General of Ireland to New York and Michael Collins, … Continue reading

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Top Irish Musicians in Worlds Richest Musician List

This week it was announced that Irish Rock Band U2 are riding high at number 5 of the World’s richest musician list with Irish dancing superstar Michael Flatley not too far behind at number 9! The world wide success of … Continue reading

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Rugby by the Sea!

As the May Bank holiday weekend approaches, the beautiful historic town of Kinsale situated on the southern coast of Ireland in County Cork prepares itself for the world renowned Kinsale Sevens! A fun weekend for all – year on year … Continue reading

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