Category Archives: Ireland

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

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Ireland’s National Heritage Sites Open for Weddings

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Many people with roots in Ireland dream of having their wedding in Ireland.  For those looking to make this dream a reality, the Irish Government have announced that seven national heritage sites in Ireland have been made available as venues … Continue reading →

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Cork City tops Huffington Post European travel list

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

American online news website, The Huffington Post, has ranked Cork City top of its list of the most under-rated cities that visitors to Europe should see in their lifetime. Continue reading →

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Discover Irish Artisan Food Produce

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Sourcing Ireland’s foodie gems is very easy do so as the food community in Ireland is thriving. For those considering a vacation in Ireland, the friendliness of the people, the tradition of hospitality and the unique quality of the food, … Continue reading →

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Electric Picnic set to rock Irish music fans this summer

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s more popular festival’s Electric Picnic will enter into its 11th year this summer, and revellers can expect to see a similar standard of high quality acts to previous years, as well as the return of programme favourites … Continue reading →

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Perfect Six Nations farewell for Ireland’s Brian O’Drsicoll

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Former Ireland rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll bid farewell to international rugby as Ireland clinched the 2014 Six Nations championship with victory over France in Paris. Continue reading →

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