Category Archives: Ireland

Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

A golf vacation in Ireland is sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds and if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise! Continue reading

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Ireland seeks to increase revenue from sports tourism

During a major tourism summit hosted in Limerick City this week it was announced that Ireland could double its revenue from sport tourism up to as much as €600 million over the next five years. Over recent years the sports tourism industry … Continue reading

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Irish landmarks shortlisted for World Tourism Awards 2014

On the international front, it appears to be good news for Ireland and indeed County Clare as not one but two of our countries main tourist attractions, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, both located in county Clare, have been short … Continue reading

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Cork Choral Music Festival

Part of the attraction of festivals whilst on a vacation in Ireland particularly music and arts festivals is their capacity to open up to the public the many delights and attributes of their chosen genre. Music fans are often enlightened and … Continue reading

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Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps

The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items. Continue reading

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Game of Thrones series makes Northern Ireland a must-see destination

Northern Ireland is known for its glorious scenery and a wealth of tourist attractions from the Titanic Centre to the Giants Causeway, however it is quickly becoming known as home to the Game of Thrones series.

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Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. Continue reading

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Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

The success of the Queen’s tour of Ireland, a visit by her Irish counterpart was always in the works and last week was the turn of our own President Michael D Higgins to pay a historic four day State Visit to the UK. Continue reading

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Carlingford prepares for the National Leprechaun Hunt

Not many people have heard of the town of Carlingford in County Louth but it is a magical place steeped in mystery. In fact there’s an old tale that 20 years ago a well known business man called PJ O’Hare … Continue reading

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Queen welcomes Britain’s Irish community to Buckingham Palace

The Queen of England opens the doors of Buckingham Palace to welcome over 300 guests representing the Irish community in Britain marking next month’s state visit to Britain by the Irish President Michael D Higgins. Continue reading

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