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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Galway’s literary festival Over The Edge continues to grow

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

January 2014 will see the 11th anniversary of “Over The Edge” a series of monthly literary readings in Galway City Library. The event has continued to grow over recent years to become Ireland’s leading literary reading series. Organised by poets Susan Millar DuMars and Kevin Higgins, the event was founded as a platform for emerging poets and fiction writers. Over 300 authors been involved and over 40 have gone on to have their work published in book form.  Continue reading →

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Ireland popped the cork on 2014 in dazzling style

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland welcomed the New Year with a host of celebrations across the country with Limerick City leading proceedings kick starting its honorary role as Ireland’s first ever National City of Culture.   Continue reading →

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2014 US promotional campaign for Irish Vacations commences

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following the considerable success of The Gathering 2013, Tourism Ireland has already commenced its US promotional campaign for 2014 with a week-long national TV campaign. Tourism Ireland has stated that the televised promotional campaign will hopefully be seen by millions of Americans who might be persuaded to plan Ireland vacations during the coming year.   Continue reading →

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Irish based digital firm Storyful acquired by News Corp

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish digital company Storyful has been acquired by News Corp in a deal worth €18 million ($25 million). The social media news hub, which is based in Ireland, aggregates real-time news stories from around the globe found on social media such as Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, while also verifying the sources in the process.   Continue reading →

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Ireland is awash with Theatre & Panto this Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Over the Christmas period Ireland is always packed with joyous festivities and events. The people of Ireland have always been to known to embrace the Christmas spirit with great exuberance and really know how to enjoy the festive season.   Continue reading →

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Connemara offers something different this Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Christmas is almost upon is but that’s no excuse for staying indoors with lots happening across the country over the festive season and into the New Year. In the far west of Ireland they will be celebrate the Christmas spirit in a very unique way at the Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival.   Continue reading →

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