Ireland’s Ancient East to be launched as follow up to the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative: a campaign called “Ireland’s Ancient East” which aims to attract people taking a trip to Ireland to the south east.  The new initiative’s goal is to attract 600,000 foreign visitors to the regularly by-passed South East Coast and South Coast of Ireland.

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Belfast Film Festival

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Belfast city is set to come alive over the next few days with the annual Belfast Film Festival which is set to take place until the 25th April.

The festival which is popular with people taking a vacation in Ireland is set to show over 100 film screenings in various venues across all quarters of the city including Belfast Waterfront, Queen’s Film Theatre, Movie House Dublin Road, Duncairn Centre and many more.

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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

As Ireland’s first and only dedicated festival dedicated to the celebration of food and wine, the Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine has become a popular visitor attraction for many during a vacation to Ireland.

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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kilkenny Roots Festival has been running since 1998 and has proved to be a huge hit with some of the finest names in the Americana/Roots canon. The festival is due to take place between the 1st and 4th May in Kilkenny City with some of the most renowned musicians in the genre making the trip to Ireland to perform.

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West Cork attractions pick up awards for Responsible Tourism

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

West Cork is known for boasting some of Ireland’s most scenic and rugged coastline. The area attracts many people taking a vacation in Ireland due to the fantastic whale watching and sea kayaking opportunities it offers.

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Culinary delights await at the West Waterford Food Festival

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With spring very much in the air, there is a culinary treat in store for those visiting the West Waterford for the 2015 Festival of Food between the 9th and 12th April! Taking place in the seaside town of Dungarvan on Ireland‘s southern coast, the West Waterford Festival of Food continues to grow with increasing numbers of food producers and food lovers getting involved.

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Easter Egg hunts in Ireland not to be missed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

For the vast majority of schools across Ireland, the Easter holidays have commenced and for many families it’s time to finalise what plans for the kids over the two week Easter vacation.

Luckily 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.

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Ireland’s Good Friday drinking ban

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With Easter one of the most popular times of the year for people taking a trip to Ireland, it often comes as a surprise to visitors that the country’s bars and restaurants completely shut for Good Friday. In fact, the one thing a visitor to Ireland can not do since the year 1927 is to raise a glass of alcohol in a pub on Good Friday…but that all might be about to change in Dublin this year. Continue reading →

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Féile Neidín 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The acclaimed Feile Neidin or Kenmare Irish Music Festival is set to take place from the 9th until the 16th April, bringing a celebration of Irish music, song and dance to the stunning setting of Kenmare. The town of Kenmare is located at the gateway to the Ring of Kerry making the town a firm favourite with people taking a vacation in Ireland.

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The up and coming Galway Food Festival is set to take place in Galway city over Easter weekend from the 2nd until the 6th April. Ideal for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, the popular Galway Food festival is now in its 4th year. The five day long festival celebrates all things foodie and it aims to showcase Galway’s unique traditions, locally food produce and restaurants to local, national and international audiences.

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