Category Archives: Ireland

Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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’

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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New Irish festival in Boston to start in September

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A major new festival aimed at boosting Irish tourism and Ireland vacations will be taking place in the historic city of Boston starting in September.The three-day event, entitled iFest, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center starting on the 26th September. … Continue reading →

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New Tourism Push for Ireland

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland have been busy promoting Ireland as a destination. These days you can barely open a magazine or turn on the television without seeing the country being used as a backdrop. The aim of this is … Continue reading →

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