Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

As Ireland recorded a record year in tourism in 2013 due to the outstanding promotion of “The Gathering”. The highest proportion of visitors originated from the United States, and following on from The Gathering, 2014 is still expected to see high numbers of American tourists to the Emerald Isle.  Continue reading →

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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part One (Cuid Amháin)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the Christmas and New Year’s festivities well and truly a distant memory, it’s time to start planning your spring, summer and fall vacation and a trip to Ireland might be exactly what the doctor ordered during 2014. For such a small island there’s so much to see and do with exciting new festivals and attractions on offer each year to compliment the vast selection already on offer. Continue reading →

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Garth Brooks to rock Croke Park once again in summer 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Garth Brooks has announced that he will be returning to Ireland this summer with a concert at the home of the Gaelic Games Association (GAA), Croke Park, in Dublin. The legendary American country music singer and songwriter will perform over two nights in July 2014.

It has been almost 17 years since Garth Brooks made his last trip to Ireland to entertain over 150,000 of his adoring Irish fans in Dublin back in May 1997. Garth Brooks stunned his Irish fanbase by announcing the news in person at the iconic Irish sports stadium that he will be returning to Ireland to enthral his fans this summer!  Continue reading →

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly.   Continue reading →

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Astronaut has a new mission as tourism ambassador for Ireland

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Astronaut Chris Hadfield is back onland as Ireland’s new tourism ambassador

It looks like our favourite astronaut from last year is back to enliven and entertain us with more inspiring and entertaining tweets and videos, this time about his time on earth, in Ireland to be exact, as opposed to space. Yes as you may recall in last summers posts we mentioned the story of Colonel Chris Hadfield (aka the singing astronaut) who brought space research and exploration back to public attention via modern realm of social media with his inspired and entertaining tweets, videos and images all taken from aboard his space station.  Continue reading →

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The top tourist attractions in Ireland revealed

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, has compiled a list of the top 10 visited free and paid tourist attractions in Ireland. The lists put together by Fáilte Ireland have been categorised into both “Free” and “Paid” attractions, and have been ranked by the number of visitors they each received during 2011.   Continue reading →

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Extended Irish Rugby squad for 6 Nations announced

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

This week the IRFU officially announced their Extended Squad for RBS 6 Nations and 02 Ireland Wolfhounds. During the 2013 season, Ireland endured there worst 6 Nations campaign in 14 years. Despite making a promising start with 40 minutes of top class rugby against Wales in their opening game, a lose of confidence and some surprising selections saw the Irish side lose their way in the championship.   Continue reading →

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Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland has been subjected to a barrage of wind and rain over recent weeks but these recent storms that have battered Ireland’s countryside and coastlines have revealed an archaeological treasure amidst the devastation to surrounding properties and landscape.

The storms have exposed evidence of life on the Emerald Isle dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island. Large linear archaeological deposits of up to a meter thick have been exposed on the western and northern shorelines of the tidal island off Claddaghduff.   Continue reading →

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Fota Island Resort to host 2014 Irish Open

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2014 Irish Open will return to Cork for the first time in 12 years after confirmation that the magnificent Cork Golf Club at Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide, will become an Official Sponsor as well as host venue of the Championship.

The Irish Open was last played on the challenging Deerpark parkland course at Fota Island in 2002 which saw Denmark’s Søren Hansen claim the title. The Resort also hosted the Championship in 2001, when Colin Montgomerie won the last of his three Irish Opens.   Continue reading →

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Some truly unique accommodation ideas for your Irish Vacation

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is world famous for it’s stunning countryside, clean air, and of course its historic castles. Every year tourists plan a vacation in Ireland and stay in some of Ireland’s most elegant country manors, 4 star hotels and castles. Set in some of the most scenic landscapes of Ireland amidst fairytale surroundings or world-class golf resorts you can find a gem of a getaway over the coming months. Here are just some of the most iconic castles and golf hotels in Ireland.   Continue reading →

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