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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Irish Wildlife comes alive during the winter months

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Although the start to 2014 has been wet and windy there are still plenty of reasons to get out and about in Ireland. As we mentioned in a previous article, surfers from all over the world took advantage of the stormy weather this week and if surfing is not quite your thing then there are plenty of other activities to take part in this January!  Continue reading →

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Cork City‘s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. The historic Elizabeth Fort dates back to the 17th century fort and Cork City Council plan to transform it into one of the country’s top tourist attractions.   Continue reading →

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Riverdance to kick of Limerick City of Culture 2014 in style

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Since its first appearance as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest at The Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, County Cork, Riverdance has gone on to take the world by storm.   Continue reading →

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Surfers descend on Ireland for anticipated record waves

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland may have begun 2014 in the grip of some of the fiercest winds and rains in recent memory with many coastal areas battered by gale force winds and torrential rain while low lying areas have suffered some localised flooding.

For surfing enthusiasts from all across Europe and beyond, however, such weather has provided the perfect reason to make a trip to Ireland to ride huge waves which could break new records.    Continue reading →

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