Category Archives: Ireland

South Pole Conquered by West Cork Woman

Clare O Leary from Bandon, West Cork, Ireland made history on January 8 by becoming the first Irish woman to trek to the South Pole in a four-person “Beyond Endurance” expedition team lead by Pat Falvey from Cork. Claire who … Continue reading

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Ireland a culinary pleasure

Excellent culinary and Ireland, a few years ago these were two different things, which did not fit together. Up to recently when people considered Irish cuisine, people always thought first of the traditional bacon and cabbage, colcannon, brown soda bread … Continue reading

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Dublin Air Traffic Controllers Dispute

So far today the air traffice control services in Dublin Airport operated with as normal with no delay to passengers.  At this point it is impossible to predict how and when the ban on overtime may affect services and cause … Continue reading

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Cork Airport – A stress free gateway to Ireland

Sometimes, flying can be a nightmare. With all the different regulations you might feel anxious especially if you travel to a place you have never been before. But, this is not the case when you arrive at Cork airport. Going … Continue reading

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Aer Lingus Shannon to Heathrow Service Ends

The Aer Lingus service between Shannon Airport and London Heathrow has come to an end after almost 60 years in service. Aer Lingus decided last August to transfer its Heathrow slots to Belfast, from where a new daily service to … Continue reading

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Rustic Accommodation in Ireland

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Aer Arann – Sale starts this weekend

I have just come across an amazing offer from Aer Arann, they are offering fantastic prices from the UK to Ireland. If you need a break after a hectic Christmas and New Year this is your opportunity to discover Ireland … Continue reading

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Landmark Dublin Hotel Closes after 35 years in business.

On the 2nd of January 2008 Dublin lost one of its landmark hotel with the closure of the Burlington Hotel after 35 years in business. The “Burlo” which it was more commonly known as to its loyal customers was one … Continue reading

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CIE Tours Fam Trip 2007

Fam Trip 2007 On December 06th we (Vivienne Stanley and Niamh O Brien) traveled from our offices here in West Cork to Cork airport for the start of what was to be a very memorable FAM trip with C.I.E Tours … Continue reading

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Fairview Guest House, Killarney….Pure Luxury

I recently travelled from Rosscarbery on a cold wet evening to Killarney in County Kerry. We (my hubby Jimmy and I) left Rosscarbery around 7pm. We took a few wrong turns but eventually got back on the main road, all … Continue reading

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