Category Archives: Ireland

A poem for Saint Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Discovering Ireland

In a poll of the top ten most romantic nations in the world, it’s doubtful if many would vote for Ireland. Irish men have a reputation for being shy and taciturn except after a few beers and with few exceptions, … Continue reading →

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Travel to Ireland is best value in many years

Posted on February 8, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

Aer Lingus have just announced a sale that has flights to Ireland for only $289 in the peak Summer season and as low as $199 in low season. I have been watching the price of travel this year and despite … Continue reading →

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The Gathering 2008 – Traditional Music Festival in Killarney

Posted on February 5, 2008 by sylvie.quemeneur

At the end of this month, from Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th February, one of Ireland’s major cultural events will take place in Killarney: The Gathering, traditional music festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival keeps growing and attracts … Continue reading →

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Pancake Tuesday – A magical time of year

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Maria Lieb

Throughout Ireland and in many other countries, the day before Ash Wednesday – Shrove Tuesday – is commonly known as Pancake Day. This day is celebrated before the beginning of Lent, the fasting time up to Easter. We learn from … Continue reading →

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Why Finn McCool is Still Cool?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Kristel Enkelberg

Finn McCool, a 52 ½ feet tall Irish hunter-warrior was known as a friendly giant and is something of a symbol for County Antrim hospitality today. People could often see him and his wife Oonagh gazing across the sea waving … Continue reading →

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Irish Dancing and a GAA Match

Posted on January 31, 2008 by genevieve.tuit

You may wonder what these two things may have in common – well 2 things actually – firstly they are both great passions of mine and secondly and possibly more importantly as far as you’re concerned they are 2 things … Continue reading →

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Cork hurling and football crisis – who cares?

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Discovering Ireland

There are several things in life that one can take for granted. Kerry win football titles, Kilkenny win hurling titles, Cork win some of each but don’t win enough of either of them. One of the reasons for this may … Continue reading →

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St Valentine and Dublin. What's the connection ?

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Vivienne Stanley

So you cannot think of where to take your loved one for that special valentines break well why not take them to St Valentine himself. Take a look at some of our Dublin Hotels It may not be known outside … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Time In West Cork

Posted on January 30, 2008 by rosie.dent

While the Greenpeace ship, Esperanza, and Australian surveillance ships track the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean in an effort to stop them killing minke whales and fin whales, they plan to kill 900 minke whales and 50 fin … Continue reading →

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Air Canada extends service between Ireland and Canada

Posted on January 24, 2008 by joan.oconnell

Yesterday in Dublin Air Canada announced the resumption of their scheduled services between Toronto and Dublin starting on 20 May 2008. Due to high demand Air Canada have started the service earlier than in previous years with flights four times … Continue reading →

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