Former Irish Soccer Star and Manchester United Captain Roy Keane returns as Ireland’s Assistant Manager

Former Irish soccer player Roy Keane has returned to Ireland as an assistant manager alongside Martin O’ Neill who has been appointed Manager.

Keane has had a colourful career filled with controversy but even his harshest critics will agree that he was a fantastic player and possibly one of the best Ireland has ever seen.  Continue reading

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Seating Chaos to soon end for Ryanair passengers

Ryanair has promised to end the on-board scramble for seats from 1st February, with the introduction of seating allocation 24 hours before departure for all passengers  who have not paid to pick and reserve a seat.
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Johnny Depp and Cillian Murphy enjoy Sunday Lunch in Westmeath, Ireland

Not everyone can saw they saw award winning actor Johnny Depp enjoying Sunday lunch – except for the people of Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath who were shocked yet thrilled to welcome the internationally famous actor to the village.

Famous Irish actor known for his roles in Batman, Inception and 28 Days Later  was also present at the lunch with acclaimed author JP Donleavy. It is believed the actors joined the author to discuss plans to work on bringing Donleavy’s classic ‘The Ginger Man’, to the big Continue reading

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West of Ireland to become more connected thanks to new routes to Knock!

Ryanair have announced new routes to the West of Ireland, with three new services to be rolled out at Knock Airport, as well as additional flights to and from existing destinations.
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Spooky Tales at Irish Castle this Halloween

As tonight is Halloween night, this will be our last suggestion this year on how to spend the spooky night. Have you considered taking one of the ghost tours of Shankill Castle in Co. Kilkenny? The Castle was built in 1708 and steeped in colourful history. It is said that Halloween is when supernatural senses are heightened. Couple that with spending the evening at an old Irish Castle? Can’t get any spookier than that!  Continue reading

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Airfield to do a Downtown!

Visitors from all over Ireland and here on Ireland vacations are in for a real treat as Airfield Estate in Dundrum, Dublin travels back in time.
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Ireland’s boxers continue on proud tradition in World Championships with record breaking medal

Over the years Ireland‘s prowess in the international amateur boxing arena was been well known with major medal hauls at the world and European championships as well as at the last two Olympics with 3 medals (1 silver and 2 bronze) in Bejing 2008 and not forgetting London 2012 medals haul with 4 out of the 5 medals coming from boxing with Katie Taylor delivering gold, John Joe Nevin silver and Paddy Barnes and Micheal Conlin bronze. Continue reading

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Music and more: an eventful October bank holiday weekend

This October bank holiday looks set to be another jam packed weekend up and the down the country with many festivals and events for people of all ages and interests kicking off in towns and cities throughout the 3 days in most of the counties of Ireland. In cork city the annual Guinness Cork Jazz festival is in full flow, expect to listen to the best in national and international jazz music in over 90 pubs, clubs and venues around the city, the vast majority of which are free and open to all. Continue reading

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Samhain – Halloween Fancy Dress and Music Festival in Ireland

Yet another Halloween festival to look forward to this year in Ireland but this one has a twist as it doubles up as a music festival. On Sunday the 27th of October of what is a long bank holiday weekend in Ireland, the commencement of Samhain 2013 begins. Samhain takes place at Glendalough House Co. Wicklow and boasts an impressive line up of live musical guests as well as encouraging guests to arrive dressed in full fancy dress halloween costume! Continue reading

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U2 play surprise gig in Bray!

It was raining, windy and grey, but the town of Bray was cheered up by a live session from international rock band U2 on the promenade this Tuesday.
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