Category Archives: Ireland

Kilkenny Arts Festival

Set in various locations around Kilkenny city, the Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to take place from the 8th until the 17th August. Promising a host of cultural delights, powerful world premieres, specially- commissioned shows and world- class music to … Continue reading

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2014 has seen steady growth in visitors to Ireland

The Central Statistics Office of Ireland released figures showing steady growth in the number of visitors to Ireland during the first half of 2014. Continue reading

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading

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Ireland set for extensive Cricket World Cup preparations Down Under

The Ireland cricket team are to play eight games in both Australia and New Zealand as part of a month long tour to aid their World Cup preparation. Continue reading

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Dublin – the ideal destination for a ‘foodie holiday’

A recent article by the world-renowned National Geographic Magazine, states how it is blown away by the food scene in Ireland, especially in its culinary capital Dublin.

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Ireland’s first ever coffee and tea festival coming in September

The Dublin Tea and Coffee Festival takes place between 12th and 14th September at the RDS and will act as a precursor to Ireland being selected as host to the World Barista Championships in 2016. Continue reading

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Ireland- A Golfers Paradise

Ireland has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, beautiful scenery and landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then visiting some of Ireland’s 350 18-hole golf courses is the … Continue reading

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Tourism Ireland brings “The Giant’s Journey” to life in Limerick

Ireland’s national tourist agency, Tourism Ireland, has produced a new online video to help promote the Limerick City of Culture’s flagship event, Royal de Luxe’s The Giant’s Journey. Continue reading

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A summer guide to Ireland’s gardens

Ireland is blessed with myriad magical gardens and, in particular, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy a vacation in Ireland to experience them. Whether you’re a horticultural enthusiast and simply on the lookout for that backdrop to an extra … Continue reading

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8 Irish Universities in World Top 1,000

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently published a list of the top 1,000 third-level institutions which featured eight of Ireland’s universities. Continue reading

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