Category Archives: Mayo

Ireland makes Virtuoso’s top 10 hottest destinations in the world

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The luxury travel network Virtuoso has listed its top 10 hottest destinations to visit and it comes as no surprise that Ireland is listed in the top 6 destinations. This top result came from an analysis of the $35 billion … 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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Easter Egg hunts in Ireland not to be missed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the lead up to Easter Sunday and on the day itself, there are a multitude of themed Easter events suitable for the whole family taking place throughout Ireland. Continue reading →

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Condé Nast Traveler Magazine names four Irish hotels in their Top 10 European Resorts

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Condé Nast Traveler magazine has named four of Ireland’s prestigious hotels amongst their Top 10 European Resorts. The hotels featured include Sheen Falls in County Kerry which topped the poll at number 1, Ashford Castle in County Mayo reached second … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny clinches Irish Tidy Town award

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny was named Ireland’s tidiest town after pipping almost 849 other contenders to the revered title. Continue reading →

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Erris in County Mayo is the best place to go wild in Ireland

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Times has chosen the Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland. The Erris region in northwest Mayo was the most nominated place in the competition. Continue reading →

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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part One (Cuid Amháin)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

To help you peer through the endless destinations and Ireland vacation offers we’ve selected the Top 10 things to do in Ireland during 2014. Continue reading →

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Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Stormy weather has exposed archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island off the west coast of Ireland. Continue reading →

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Some truly unique accommodation ideas for your Irish Vacation

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Every year tourists plan a vacation in Ireland and stay in some of Ireland’s most elegant and historic country manors, 4 star hotels and castles. Here are just some of the most iconic castles and golf hotels in Ireland. Continue reading →

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Some Ireland Vacation ideas this Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Why not book a Christmas holiday, not a full two weeks of but a nice relaxing break, a long weekend or even try to grab a midweek bargain in Ireland Continue reading →

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