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Category Archives: Irish History
Celebrate the works of Oscar Wilde in Galway
Galway City will be hosting a special festival to celebrate the great works of Ireland’s literary greats, Oscar Wilde, taking place between Friday and Sunday, 5th to 7th September 2014. Continue reading
New Irish festival in Boston to start in September
A major new festival aimed at boosting Irish tourism and Ireland vacations will be taking place in the historic city of Boston starting in September.The three-day event, entitled iFest, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center starting on the 26th September. … Continue reading
Feile Brian Boru
Feile Brian Boru, 3rd to 6th July, forms part of the millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014. Continue reading
Waterford City celebrates its 1100th birthday
Waterford City will celebrate 1100 years since its foundation by the Vikings in 914 AD and will be celebrating all year round holding many festivals. Continue reading
Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Ireland vacations, Irish Festivals, Irish History, Waterford
Tagged Ireland's Oldest City, Reginald's Tower, Viking Triangle, Vikings Waterford, Waterford 1100, Waterford 1100 Time Capsule, Waterford birthday, Waterford City, Waterford City birthday
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Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps
The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items. Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Irish History, Waterford
Tagged Battle of Clontarf, Brian Boru, Ireland Viking History, Vikings in Ireland
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Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit
The success of the Queen’s tour of Ireland, a visit by her Irish counterpart was always in the works and last week was the turn of our own President Michael D Higgins to pay a historic four day State Visit to the UK. Continue reading
‘Pilgrim Paths’ Ireland’s answer to Camino de Santiago
For those who are familiar with Camino de Santiago will know about its religious history, beautiful scenery and popularity for drawing tourists. For those who aren’t familiar, Camino de Santiago is an ancient path in northern Spain where Santo Iago … Continue reading
World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day
Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading
Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, dublin, Festivals in ireland, Ireland, Ireland Family History, Irish Americans, Irish Festivals, Irish Genealogy, Irish History, Paddys Day, Saint Patricks Day, Visitor Attractions
Tagged Global Greening, Go Green for Paddys Day, Operation Global Greening, Patricks Day events, St Patricks Day, st patricks day 2014, UNESCO, world landmarks green
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Some Irish hidden gems to visit in 2014
There is so much to explore and discover on Emerald Isle with plenty of hidden gems which would provide visitors with the quintessential Irish experience. Continue reading
Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Donegal, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2014, Irish History, Irish Travel Blogs, Self Drive Vacation Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions
Tagged Best Places to visit in Ireland, Cliffs of Moher, Inis Cealtra, Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland vacation, Ireland vacations, places to visit ireland, Tory Island
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Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland
Before visiting the Ireland here are a five interesting facts that might help you while you soak up the full Irish experience and mingling with the locals. Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, dublin, GAA, Ireland, Irish Americans, Irish History, Irish Travel Blogs, Music in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Sport in Ireland, Traditional Irish Pubs, vacation to Ireland
Tagged Croke Park, Facts about Ireland, Guillermo Brown, Interesting facts about Ireland, Irish Facts, Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, U2
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