Feile Brian Boru

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014, continue to gather momentum with more events and festivals happening over the next few weeks and months in honour of the legendary Irish historical figure. One festival to note taking place in a few weeks time is Feile Brian Boru, an annual celebration of the life and times of Brian Boru.

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Ireland’s top tourist attractions for 2013 revealed

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s 10 most popular tourist attractions are compiled each year by the country’s national tourism body, Fáilte Ireland, in what many see as a definitive list of what tourists like to do and see on their down-time while on a vacation in Ireland.

Following on from its strong performance in 2012, the Guinness Storehouse topped the poll after welcoming as much as 1,157,000 visitors on their trips to Ireland during 2013, representing an increase of approximately 70,000 visitors on the previous year.

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Hollywood actor Paul Rudd claims Ireland is ‘hands down the greatest place on earth’

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The renowned comedian actor and Hollywood actor Paul Rudd has claimed that Ireland is “the greatest place on earth” during an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman recently.

The star of hit shows such as Anchorman and Dinner for Schmucks, recently visited Donegal on a trip to Ireland for a friends stag party, also told a bizarre story about how he was duped by the father of Everton and Republic of Ireland player, Seamus Coleman, while on the vacation in Ireland.

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Ireland Voted Best Country in the World

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is the best country in the world according to the “Good Country Index”. The index ranks nations according to their overall contribution to humanity using 35 separate indicators from the United Nations, the World Bank and other international institutions spread across seven categories.

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Ireland’s glorious weather visible in latest snap from space

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those you on vacation in Ireland who are probably experiencing a rare spot of summer weather at present with blue cloudless skies dominating the horzon. and the sweltering temperatures appear to be visible as far afield as space.

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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 Newspaper has recently concluded its competition to decide which was the best place to go wild during a vacation in Ireland.

The competition was a hunt for the best places in the 32 counties to experience nature, from empty beauty spots, to dramatic locations that let visitors actively engage with nature through sports such as climbing, surfing, walking, biking or kayaking.

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Ireland’s BikeFest 2014 set to enthral motorcycle enthusiasts

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Over the next few days leading up to this years June Bank Holiday weekend one will notice a host of festivals and events taking place nationwide that all provide a variety of entertainment and fun days out for families and people of all interests. From Bloom to the Cat Laughs and everything in between there is something for everyone to savour in the many festivals currently starting this bank holiday weekend. Whilst Dublin’s garden festival Bloom and Kilkenny comedy festival The Cat Laughs are festivals high on many peoples list, one festival also happening this weekend that mightn’t score so high but one which is just as worthy to note would be Ireland’s BikeFest taking place in in the beautiful surroundings of Killarney.

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Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s western seaboard has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, unforgeable landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then the Wild Atlantic Way could provide the perfect canvas on which to work! The route will be the longest defined coastal driving route in not only Europe but the world. It is also sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds along the way so if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise during this trip to Ireland!

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Bloom much more than a gardening festival

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Part of the joy of summer is the chance to take advantage of the long days, fine weather by taking in the wide range of festivals and events happening during a vacation in Ireland. One festival that takes advantage of the summer, highlighting Ireland’s fine tradition in gardening and food production bringing the fruits of the great outdoors to the capital is Bloom in the Park, Ireland’s largest gardening festival.

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Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Of the many reasons to visit West Cork this May, one could be the chance to check out the many cultural events highlighted in the many local festivals of the region held over the summer. With this month throwing up some marvelous weather, May has introduced to us the beginning of the up and coming summer festival season. One such festival due to take place this coming weekend (21st– 25th May) is the Schull Film Festival.

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