Category Archives: Ireland

Pumpkin Festivities in Virginia County Cavan

As mentioned earlier in the week, one of the many festivals happening over this forthcoming bank holiday weekend is the annual Virginia Pumpkin Festival in County Cavan. With over 20,000 expected in Virginia, the festival promises a pack programme of … Continue reading

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Expect lots of laughs at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival

For something a bit different why not head to Galway this upcoming bank holiday weekend for a fun filled six days of great comedy with the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival. Throughout the 6 days and 50 comedy shows running from … Continue reading

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Cork Monopoly Official Launch Friday 19th October

Finally it’s here! The Cork edition of Monopoly arrived under lock and key at Cork Airport on Tuesday 16th October ahead of its official launch this Friday 19th October. It’s thought that the newest edition of the popular family game … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Shane Lowry wins Portugual Golf Masters

Ireland’s very own golfer Shane Lowry arrived into Dublin Airport to be welcomed by well wishers and fans in the wake of his fantastic win at the Portugal Masters by one stroke on Sunday that sealed his professional status and … Continue reading

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Ireland take on the mighty Germany in qualifying match for Rio in the Aviva

Whilst we are guaranteed Rio is set to go green for next years St Patricks Day, on the international soccer front it remains to be seen whether it will be awash with green in two years time for the World … Continue reading

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Brazilian Landmark to wear Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013

The famous Christ Redeemer state in Rio De Janerio, Brazil will be wearing Green on St Patrick’s Day 2013 joining other world renowned landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Empire State Building in New … Continue reading

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To Roam or to Pre-Pay in Ireland? That is the question!

Many of you have been wondering whether to switch on roaming or buy a pre-pay cell phone during Ireland vacations. We have decided to investigate and here is what we have found: The Facts Using our telephone and cell phone, … Continue reading

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5 Men with 1 Tractor take on Route 66

A vintage tractor named Betsy and a group of 5 Irish men, led by retired sheep farmer Kevin Curran from Waterville, County Kerry will today begin their next fundraising mission – to trek along Route 66 in the USA for … Continue reading

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Primal Scream play Dublin pub gig as part of Arthur’s Day Celebrations

Today the whole of Ireland is revelling in what was a fantastic Arthur’s Day Celebration throughout the entire country. Last night whether in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick or Galway, stars from the world of music were popping up in pubs … Continue reading

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Surprise Line Ups For Arthur’s Day

It’s September 27th which means it’s Arthur’s Day 2012 and what acts are playing where is still unknown for most venues around the country. Arthur’s Day is a joint celebration of music and the famous ‘Black Stuff’ (Guinness!). One thing … Continue reading

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