Sneem International Folklore Storytelling Festival

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Years ago, throughout Irelands rich cultural history, the ancient art of storytelling was a main feature of Irish society with the seancaithe and scéalaí, who were known as the Tradition Bearers and Storytellers respectively, passing down the old stories to new generations in various intimate cosy indoor and outdoor settings. Throughout the long held traditions of ancient Irish storytelling, the colder months of autumn and winter were the times of year when storytelling was most popular with November traditionally being known as the month of choice for one of Irelands oldest forms of entertainment.

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The success of the recent Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival recently took place on the October Bank Holiday Weekend in Cork. The globally renowned festival saw over 1000 jazz musicians who made the trip to Ireland to take part in over 400 music sessions at 70 venues across Cork city. The festival is found to have generated over €20 million in revenue to the local economy over the weekend.

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The Sligo Choral Music Festival

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Sligo in November are in for a musical treat. The Sligo Choral Music Festival is Ireland’s second largest choral festival and sees national and international choirs converge on the town of Sligo to compete in competitions.

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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 place, Kildare Hotel at the K Club in County Kildare fourth place and Adare Manor in County Limerick reaching tenth place.

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Ireland ranked as one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2015 by Lonely Planet

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Lonely Planet’s influential travel guide has just ranked Ireland 5th on its list of Top 10 in the World to visit in 2015. This mention in Lonely Planet gives Ireland a much needed boost to an already recovering economy. According to Lonely Planet for people planning on taking a trip to Ireland, there is no better time than the present. The Lonely Planet Guide is found to be hugely influential for those planning a vacation in Ireland.

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Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Here in Ireland we are blessed with some awe inspiring scenic landscapes that beg to be fully explored and experienced no matter what the season or weather. For many the best way to fully explore the terrain and take in our breathtaking scenery is often on foot thus opening up Ireland as a destination of choice for outdoor activities, adventure sports and all manner of walks and hikes. And autumn with its cooler temperatures and shortening days opens up a different holiday experience.

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A unique celebration of opera in Wexford

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The town of Wexford, on Ireland’s south-east coast, plays host to a unique celebration of the operatic arts with an 11 day programme jam packed with morning events, lunchtime recitals, afternoon ShortWorks and concerts and late night revues.

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Some spooky ideas for Halloween in Ireland

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

There are hauntingly good Halloween celebrations happening throughout the country that are sure to spook the daylights of anyone enjoying a trip to Ireland during late October.

There’s a wide range of activities and festivals taking place including pumpkins, ghosts and dressing up, which should put the fright back into your Halloween. Here are some to spike your interest:

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A different take on the economy at the Kilkenomics Economics Festival

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For something a little different while on vacation in Ireland, why not experience an alternative perspective of the some of the more pressing economic issues affecting Irish society today amid the welcoming surroundings of Kilkenny City between the 6th and 9th November 2014.

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Bram Stoker Festival to haunt Dublin in October

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

There may be a new Dracula film hitting the silver screen at the moment but it looks like the vampire theme is set to continue in Dublin City during the latter part of October when the Bram Stoker Festival 2014 takes place between the 24th and 27th October.

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