Category Archives: Ireland

Kick off the year of the Gathering in Style

Dublin City Centre will be the place to be this New Year’s Eve as 2013 will be kicked off in style. The New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert at College Green will be the only ticketed event of the festival. There … Continue reading

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Prayer Book of Michael Collins turns up 90 years after his death

Famous throughout Ireland, Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Finance and Teachta Dála (TD) for Cork South in the First Dáil of 1919. A director of Intelligence for the IRA and member of the Irish delegation during … Continue reading

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West Cork’s Finest Foods Hit UK Supermarkets

Two of West Cork’s finest fares will soon be appearing on the shelves of UK Supermarkets nationwide!

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Forget Lapland visit Ireland this Christmas!

No matter where you go in the world the magic of Christmas is alive and well and like most countries, Ireland has plenty of Christmas traditions to keep you entertained. Over the coming weeks we’ll keep you updated on the … Continue reading

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Derry fourth in 2013 Lonely Planet Guide

Good news for Ireland for next year, not only will 2013 see the Irish Gathering in full force, but one of the islands key cities has been cited in Lonely Planets top ten list of cities worth visiting in 2013. … Continue reading

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Surfers flock to Ireland’s west coast in search of big waves

This Weekend Surfers from all over the world will join our own Irish surfers in search of the biggest waves this winter that are expected to hit Ireland’s west coast.

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Trace your Irish Roots Today – Part 1

Throughout the ages, the Irish have found themselves leaving our own Emerald Isle in search of a better life. America, Canada, Australia and of course our neighbours in the UK have been on the receiving end of the influx! We … Continue reading

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Listowel Food Fair

The Listowel Food Festival runs from the 31st of October to the 04thof November 2012 and should not to be missed! The annual festival in the Kerry town of Listowel, attracts visitors from far and wide and can boast appearances … Continue reading

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Halloween – an Irish Tradition

Halloween is arguably most celebrated in the United States every year but did you know Halloween is said to come from an Irish tradition? Although, the origin of the word ‘Halloween’ is Christian, it is said to have pagan roots … Continue reading

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Ireland is in the Top 5! Another great reason to come and visit

It has been revealed that Ireland’s gender gap is now one of the lowest in the world! In fact Ireland is now in the top 5 countries to be a woman terms of education, health and politics according to the … Continue reading

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