Category Archives: Ireland

We Remember 9/11

Yesterday marked the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place in America.  Almost 3,000 lost their lives that day. Many paused for a moment of silence at the time of the attacks yesterday with various memorial services taking … Continue reading

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Ireland’s soccer team beats Kazakhstan in first World Cup Qualifying Match

In what has been described as a ‘fortunate win’ by many, the Irish Soccer Team beat Kazakhstan in Astana last Friday night (7th of September 2012). However, one could argue that every nation is desperate to qualify for the 2014 … Continue reading

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Tralee honour late great astronaut Armstrong

In a rare public appearance in 1997, Neil Alden Armstrong, most famously known as the American astronaut who was the first person to walk on the Moon, spent four days in Kerry on a visit to open an exhibition on … Continue reading

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The Oktoberfest Beag back in Cork for another year

Most of the festivals highlighted throughout the country celebrate various aspects of our proud Irish heritage, and as a European and multicultural country we also like to celebrate and acknowledge the traditions of our neighbours. One upcoming event which celebrates … Continue reading

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Sporting and Supporting Ireland!

What a weekend for Sport in Ireland and for our Sporting Stars representing Ireland. In London, Ireland’s Paralympians have been racking up the medals across a number of disciplines and smashing world records whilst they are at! The medal count … Continue reading

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Paralympics 2012 begins in London

Last night was the opening ceremony to the London 2012 Paralympics games, and what a spectacular opening, beginning with a segment depicting the Big Bang, appearances from Sir Ian McKellen and Professor Stephen Hawking’s and a massive 3,000 volunteers taking … Continue reading

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Emerald Isle Classic to attract thousands of Americans

This Saturday 1st September, The Emerald Isle Classic between Notre Dame and Navy from the USA kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at the local time of 2pm, marking the start of the Football season. The two teams … Continue reading

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Cork Teacher representing Luxembourg crowned Rose 2012

If you were one of the many thousands who travelled from all over the world to Ireland to the town of Tralee to enjoy The Rose of Tralee Festival, including the Rose of Tralee Selection, you may still be recovering … Continue reading

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National Football Championships

With the Euros, the Olympics and everything in between, and our sporting attention being diverted of late to international playing fields, the action at home has been overlooked somewhat. Back on home turf, after the wave of international Irish sporting … Continue reading

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Ireland win Olympic Gold

Katie Taylor is Olympic Champion, winning a closely fought battle in the final of the women’s lightweight boxing division against Russia’s Sofya Ochigava. The crowd sang throughout her fights with sounds of the Fields of Athenry, Molly Malone and Bray … Continue reading

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