Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items.

The two stamps have been created by the talented graphic designer, Ger Garland, and are an celebration of Ireland’s rich Viking heritage. The Battle of Clontarf saw the forces of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, emerge victorious against an Irish-Viking alliance on Ireland’s eastern seaboard.

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Game of Thrones series makes Northern Ireland a must-see destination

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Northern Ireland is known for its glorious scenery and a wealth of tourist attractions from the Titanic Centre to the Giants Causeway, however it is quickly becoming known as home to the Game of Thrones series.

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Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. The Cycle Ireland website caters to those visitors seeking a cycling vacation in Ireland.

The Cycle Ireland App will feature hundreds of Ireland’s most scenic cycling routes located throughout the country, many of which pass some of Ireland’s more renowned attractions and covers almost 6,800 km.

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From Egg Hunts to Viking Weekends much to do this Easter Weekend

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s the Easter holidays and this perfect time for the family to get together, and this Easter weekend there are a number of events occurring throughout the long weekend to satisfy everyone. From festive Easter egg hunts and Easter related events for the kids to enjoy, to partaking in a number of family friendly activities and attractions opening up for the summer or to more grownup centred long weekend breaks, there is much to do during the well deserved Easter break.

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Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst we share a common history and our people regularly travel back and forth to both countries over the years, politically Ireland and the UK have always had a somewhat tumultuous past together. In recent years much has been done to bring our great countries together and acknowledge the many things both of us share in common whilst highlight the ways both countries have to give to each other. Much of the healing/reconciliation process was made with the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to our shores in 2011. It is hard to believe but it has been three years since their historic trip to Ireland, a visit remembered in a memorable dinner at Dublin Castle, a tour the Guinness Storehouse, a visit to the Rock of Cashel and a warm reception in Cork City amongst other things.

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Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain sign new partnership agreement

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A new agreement between the Irish tourist board, Tourism Ireland, and their British counterparts, VisitBritain,  was announced as part of President Higgins’ State Visit to the UK. The agreement will seek to boost the numbers of tourists planning a vacation in Ireland and Britain who are visiting from long-haul markets such as India, China and south east Asia.

The respective CEO’s of Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain, Niall Gibbons and Sandie Dawe, respectively, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking the agreement between the two nations.

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Ireland ranks well in terms of visitor numbers

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Vacations to Ireland are as popular as every according to the recent survey completed by a Movehub. A regular in the top list of destinations to visit in the world, trips to Ireland are deeming very popular as Ireland is ranking very well in the top 50 most visited countries on the planet.

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Donegal Gem, Harvey’s Point Hotel, makes Tripadvisor ‘perfection’ list

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tripadvisor has just published its best hotels of 2014 and an irish hotel has made the list.

Harvey’s Point in County Donegal has made the list that Tripadvisor describe as being “the closest you can get to travel perfection”

The list puts Harvey’s Point up there with some of the finest hotels in the world!

See Tripadvisor’s full list here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g1-a_Mode.expanded

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The more classical side of Ireland

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland will be in for a treat if they catch an amazing classical performance from Ireland’s well-respected “Three Tenors of Ireland” at the National Concert Hall this Thursday, 10th April, in Dublin.

Ireland’s hottest classical music trio of Declan Kelly, Ray O’Hare, and Dominic McGorian are three Irish singers that need no introduction having performed concerts in all 32 counties of Ireland and further afield. Firmly established nationally, they are Ireland’s leading trio sensation, out-performing any other similar Irish group, and with over 100 concerts annually in all major venues in Ireland and UK.

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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Ireland hosts a range of top destinations that will cater for every type of traveller and their needs. Some of the following destinations are just a few of the best places to visit for this summer of 2014 while on vacation in Ireland.

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