Ireland’s first ever coffee and tea festival coming in September

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The aroma of the coffee beans and tea leaves will fill the Dublin air when the first ever tea and coffee festival in September with the Dublin Tea and Coffee Festival taking place at the RDS between 12th and 14th September. It is intended that the festival will act as a precursor to Ireland being selected as host to the World Barista Championships in 2016.

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Ireland- A Golfers Paradise

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, beautiful scenery and landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then visiting some of Ireland’s 350 18-hole golf courses is the perfect addition to your trip to Ireland.

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Tourism Ireland brings “The Giant’s Journey” to life in Limerick

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s national tourism agency, Tourism Ireland, has produced a new online video to help promote the Limerick City of Culture’s flagship event… Royal de Luxe’s The Giant’s Journey. The Limerick City of Culture is a year long celebration which is sure to be of interest to those planning vacations in Ireland for the remainder of 2014.

The French street theatre company is coming to Limerick for three days in September. It is expected that they will be putting a massive show with crowds in excess of 200,000 expected to come to Limerick City for the spectacle.

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Galway Arts Festival

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those fortunate enough to be planning an up and coming trip to Ireland a venture to the West of Ireland is well worth adding to any travel itinerary. Galway city, located in the heart of the West of Ireland is a vibrant city with a wealth of cultural attractions, activities and festivals which run throughout the year both in the city and the surrounding areas.

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A summer guide to Ireland’s gardens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is blessed with myriad magical gardens and, in particular, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy a vacation in Ireland to experience them. Whether you’re a horticultural enthusiast and simply on the lookout for that backdrop to an extra special proposal, or just wish to stop and admire the roses, there’s no shortage of places in Ireland to show your love (and show it off).

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8 Irish Universities in World Top 1,000

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently collated a list of the top 1,000 third-level institutions which featured eight of Ireland‘s universities. The top also contained eight from the United States and two British universities in the top 10.

The highest ranked Irish university was Trinity College Dublin is the Irish university which was listed 200th overall. The next best ranked Irish university was University College Dublin which was ranked 269th worldwide, followed by University College Cork at 463rd on the list.

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Beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The world’s longest defined coastal touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way stretches for over 2,500km along the west coast of Ireland. A must-see for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, this route takes in the unspoiled and rugged western coastline of Ireland.

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Street performance festival comes to Cork City

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those planning a vacation in Ireland and, in particular, to the south coast over the coming weeks may be interested to know that Cork City plays host to a festival of colour and celebration between the 19th and 20th July for the 2014 Laya Healthcare City Spectacular.  The festival will see the city’s Fitzgerald Park and surrounding areas transformed into a spectacular civic celebration.

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Ireland to face the USA in soccer friendly

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The United States will be making the trip to Ireland later this year to take on the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly soccer match in Dublin on the 18th November. The match is due to take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin which can hold just over 50,000 spectators.

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A film- lovers festival in Galway

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Galway is synonymous with festival fun and this summer features a mix of exciting festivals that attract thousands of visitors each year. One such festival worth noting is the Galway Film Fleadh which is one of Ireland’s leading and many film festivals. Welcoming a diverse range of film-making from around the world, the fleadh is very much a film lover’s festival and it attracts directors, actors, cinematographers, film buffs and artists of all cultural backgrounds.

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