Category Archives: Ireland

2+ million French to read all about Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

County Kerry will be playing host to seven respected French travel and lifestyle journalists who are visiting The Kingdom, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, during the first week of April. Representing various online and print publications, with a combined readership of … Continue reading →

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Boost in visitor numbers to Ireland

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) there is an increase in 16.6 percent in the overall number of foreign visitors taking vacations in Ireland between January and March compared to the same period in 2015.

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McKenna’s Guides 2016 Best Restaurants in Ireland

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

McKenna’s Guides have released a brand new app called EAT 2016 which showcase the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland. This list of 100 restaurants also features twenty-two new restaurant inclusions with a strong emphasis on modern, casual Irish food as … Continue reading →

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Seachtain na Gaeilge – Ireland’s largest Irish language festival

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s largest Irish language festivals takes place in Sligo between the 1st & 7th March. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a celebration of Irish language and culture with numerous entertaining and fun events, from intimate music sessions to large scale concerts, from literature … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Located on Ireland’s western coastline, Galway will be celebrating its culinary landscape with the 5th annual Galway Food Festival. The festival will take place between the 24th and 28th March on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2016.

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1848 Tricolour Celebration

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City will play host to a significant celebration of Irish culture between the 4th & 6th March with the 1848 Tricolour Celebration taking place throughout the city.

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Visitor growth in 2016 expected to deliver €4.4 billion to economy

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

It is estimated that more than eight million tourists are expected to take a vacation in Ireland next year as the latest Star Wars film effect will help bring a €4 billion boost to the Irish economy. Tourism Ireland has … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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2015 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With just over three weeks to go the countdown to the 2015 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is well and truly on!   A must for all music lovers, soak up the electric atmosphere of the Jazz Festival which is set to … Continue reading →

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First transatlantic flights from Cork to take off in 2016

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The first transatlantic flights from Cork Airport are scheduled to take off in early 2016 and will be operated by Norwegian Air International. Continue reading →

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