Arthurs Day Celebrations Take Place All Over Ireland

Yesterday was Arthur Guinness Day…a day to celebrate the man Arthur Guinness who created the beer that has been enjoyed all over the world for over 250 years!
Continue reading

Posted in Cork, dublin, Music, Music in Ireland | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Wexford Festival Opera 2013

Taking place in Wexford town from the 23d October to the 3rd November is the Wexford Festival Opera.
Continue reading

Posted in arts festivals Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Irish Festivals | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Macroom Food Festival 2013 – Something for all the family

While on your Ireland vacation during September, make sure to visit the Macroom Food  Festival from the 27th – 29th of this month. With something for all the family, this year’s festival promises to be one of the best yet as visitors can expect some great food demonstrations, a busking competition as well as wine and cheese tasting on Saturday.

Revellers can expect more exciting showcases on the Sunday with a Cook-Off final, live Continue reading

Posted in Festivals in ireland | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Dublin win All-Ireland Football Final for 24th time!

On Sunday 22nd September, all eyes were on a packed Croke Park, as Dublin took on Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Final!
Continue reading

Posted in GAA, Sport in Ireland | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Culture Night, an evening of eye opening free entertainment for all the family

Tonight its Culture Night, that time of year when major institutions in towns and cities up and down the country open up their doors for a late night showing of their work. It is starting from 5pm-12pm and in 34 towns and cities throughout Ireland with many late night galleries, studies, workshops, concerts and shows on offer opening their doors to the public free of charge.

Plays, concerts, and late night art exhibitions are some of the better known attractions but there is so much more to Culture night than watching late night shows and cultural events. It offers many more events of note both entertaining and educational for people of all ages to enjoy free of charge. Artists and many lesser known institutions and cultural organisations will be opening up their doors and inviting everyone in to see inside their world and catch a glimpse of how they work. Continue reading

Posted in Festivals in ireland | Tagged , | Leave a comment

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Final takes place this Sunday

The 2013 All Ireland Football Final will take place this Sunday 22nd September in Croke Park between Mayo and Dublin! Continue reading

Posted in GAA, Sport in Ireland | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Clifden Arts Festival in Co. Galway – A must on your Ireland vacation

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Clifden Community Arts Week. Every year the festival puts on a great celebration of the arts with events including lectures, recitals, poetry readings, traditional music, concerts, comedy and more. A must for anyone who is a lover of arts and crafts. Continue reading

Posted in Irish Festivals | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Will the Next James Bond be Filmed in Ireland?

Rumours are circulating that the next James Bond film could be shot in Ireland. The first time that the franchise would have filmed here, rumours started when producer Barbara Broccoli and writer John Logan attended an event hosted by the Institute of Directors to support the Irish Film Industry.
Continue reading

Posted in Ireland | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sample planning assessment unearths Donegals answer to Clonmacnoise

In a year that has seen us take renewed pride in our unique culture, history and heritage due to the power of the Gathering, a surprising new discovery recently uncovered in the little village of Drumhold in Donegal once more brings focus on Ireland’s past – its rich medieval monastic heritage.

What began as a simple plan to assess a local church of Ireland graveyard for further expansion to include a carpark, has now unearthed a significant new archaeological find of Continue reading

Posted in Donegal | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Famous ‘High Nelly’ Bicycle belonging to Michael Collins is discovered!

The original “high nelly” bicycle used by Michael Collins has been discovered and will along with other high nellys tour Ireland as part of an exhibition.
Continue reading

Posted in Cycling in Ireland, Ireland | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment