Category Archives: Ireland

Escape in August with DiscoveringIreland

Make the most of the last couple of weeks of the summer holiday season and escape away to one of our many self catering accommodations scattered around the south west of Ireland. At DiscoveringIreland we are currently offering excellent value … Continue reading

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Tiger who? ………Its Paddymania time

Yep in case you have not heard it is Paddymania time here in Ireland as our greatest ever sportsman (currently being debated on our airwaves) lifted his 3rd major in under two years and his 2nd in a row. You … Continue reading

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There's always a silver lining

Rising oil prices, falling house prices and the ever worsening credit crunch, whether it’s TV, Radio or opening your newspaper thats all we seem to hear about these days. But are recessions really all that bad or can we look … Continue reading

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Galway Races begin today

The Galway Races are here again and the seven-day betting bonanza kicks off this evening at 5.10. The watering sprinklers were required at the Ballybrit course yesterday to maintain a safe surface for the many runners lining up this evening, … Continue reading

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Obama, he’s Irish don’t you know!

On the 23rd of May this year the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Barak Obama can trace his ancestry back to a small Irish village. Further investigation revealed that the apparent location of these roots is the small village of Moneygall, … Continue reading

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Weekend in Kerry

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of nights in Kerry staying at the fabulous Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney. If you are looking for old world elegance this is definitely the place for you. We … Continue reading

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Ireland's Padraig Harrington retains British Open title

Our very own Padraig Harrington joined an elite club yesterday after successfully defending his British Open title at Royal Birkdale, comfortably holding off the late challenge of Britain’s Ian Poulter. Harrington who hails from Dublin produced a magnificent second shot … Continue reading

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Another happy Guest…

Hi Liz We returned from Ireland on Monday evening. It was a great trip. We enjoyed the tour  and had a nice group and tour guide to travel with. And the weather cooperated, too — it was misty for a … Continue reading

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Colins Ireland Vacation Adventure June 2008

At DiscoveringIreland, the service we provide to our Guests is our biggest priority! We are obsessed with always finding ways to improve our service. We firmly believe this is what sets us apart as a company dedicated to travel to … Continue reading

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The Yachting world gathers in Ireland

Cork Week, the biennial regatta hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club and Ireland’s largest sailing event, kicks off tomorrow in Crosshaven, County Cork. This time around Cork Week has a new

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