Category Archives: Ireland

Garth Brooks to rock Croke Park once again in summer 2014

Garth Brooks has announced that he will be returning to Ireland this summer with a concert at the home of the GAA, Croke Park, in Dublin. Continue reading

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly. Continue reading

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Astronaut has a new mission as tourism ambassador for Ireland

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s long running love affair with Ireland looks set to take on a new dimension as he has started a new role as its “tourism ambassador”. Continue reading

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The top tourist attractions in Ireland revealed

Ireland’s national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, has compiled a list of the top 10 visited free and paid tourist attractions in Ireland. The lists put together by Fáilte Ireland have been categorised into both “Free” and “Paid” attractions, and have … Continue reading

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Extended Irish Rugby squad for 6 Nations announced

This week the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) officially announced their Extended Squad for 2014 RBS 6 Nations and 02 Ireland Wolfhounds. Continue reading

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Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Stormy weather has exposed archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island off the west coast of Ireland. Continue reading

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Fota Island Resort to host 2014 Irish Open

The 2014 Irish Open will return to Cork for the first time in 12 years after confirmation that the magnificent Cork Golf Club at Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide, will become an … Continue reading

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Irish Wildlife comes alive during the winter months

Although the start to 2014 has been wet and windy, wildlife watching is especially popular with a surprising amount of wildlife to best seen in rural areas of Ireland Continue reading

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

One of Cork City’s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. Continue reading

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Ireland popped the cork on 2014 in dazzling style

Limerick and Dublin were to focus of Ireland’s New Years Eve celebrations as the cork was popped on 2014. Continue reading

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