Category Archives: Ireland

Ireland Eyes Oscar Success

The 85th Oscars will take place this weekend on Sunday 24th February and as the ceremony continually grew in size and grandeur, it has since 2011 been held  in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, just steps from the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

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Book Club Festival, Ennis, Co. Clare

From March 1st to 3rd 2013, the unique Ennis Book Club Festival will take place in the town of Ennis, Co. Clare. The festival aims to promote the enjoyment of reading and it also wishes to encourage avid readers to … Continue reading

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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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The Who and Fleetwood Mac to perform in Ireland

Exciting news as both The Who and Fleetwood Mac have recently announced tour dates in Ireland. The Who will play Dublin on June 8th at the 02, Dublin. The legendary rock band will be performing their famous 1973 double album ‘Quadrophenia’. The band have … Continue reading

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Oxegen returns for August bank holiday weekend

After a one year break, the popular music festival Oxegen returns to Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare but with some significant changes to its format! The first big change is that it will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, … Continue reading

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Irish film “Folk Furniture” wins at Sundance

In the world of film, it is the award seasons with hopes running high for Irish success at the Oscars in late February. Armagh native Seamus McGarvey is up for cinematography for his work on “Anna Karenina” and Kerry producer … Continue reading

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Snow in Ireland – Weather Update

While we didn’t have a White Christmas in Ireland this year, we’ve had snow this past week. The South of the country has been relatively mild with light snow fall and icy conditions. However, as you travel further up through … Continue reading

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Irish element to Presidental inauguration as Obamas Irish cousin visits

After a successful re-election during the summer, president Obama looks set to kick off his second term as 57th president of the United States in style with a major inauguration celebration taking place today. Amidst the officialdom and all the … Continue reading

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Steve Redmond marks a terrific year as 2012 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year

Capping off what was a momentous year Irishman Stephen Redmond has been named as 2012 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year. The award honors the man who (1) best embodies the spirit of open water swimming, (2) possesses … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Rugby young guns stun the mighty Pumas at the Aviva Stadium

Whilst our soccer team has yet to set the world alight as of late, we can rest assured that Irish rugby is alive and kicking after the brilliant performance by our national rugby team against leading rugby nations Argentina in … Continue reading

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