JFK planned private family vacation to Ireland

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

It has been revealed that the late American President John F Kennedy had planned a private family vacation in Ireland to visit his ancestral homestead in Dunganstown, County Wexford. President Kennedy had planned to make the visit to his cousins in Ireland without the spectre of media intrusion before his untimely assassination in 1963. Continue reading →

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Christmas Markets in Ireland 2013

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

There are a host of Christmas markets taking place this year in Ireland. Taking inspiration from the markets in Prague and Munich, the Lodge at Doonberg, Co. Clare will be hosting their annual Christmas market which is expected to be even bigger than last year.

The courtyard at Doonbeg will be transformed into an old world town square. Like last year, the square will be packed with stalls full of Christmas gifts, crafts and the smell of roasting gingerbread will tempt you to indulge in one of the many festive treats on offer. The market also doubles up as a wonderland for kids with Santa’s station which understandably is always a popular choice. Continue reading →

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Christmas in Ireland – Limerick Christmas Racing Festival 2013

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years? From the 26th of December to the 29th, Limerick race course will play host to an impressive line up of racing events. Feature races include the Greenmount Novice Chase which was won by Sir Des Champs last year, who also won at Cheltenham. The other race not to be missed is the Tim Duggan Memorial Handicap Chase which was won by Seabass who went on to be third in the Aintree Grand National. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s new supercomputer ‘Fionn’ launched

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Minister for Research and Innovation Seán Sherlock TD, and the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) have announced Ireland’s newest supercomputer and have given it the old traditional Irish name ‘Fionn’. Continue reading →

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Music in Ireland – Crow Black Chicken

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Many of you ask us where to go for the best live Irish music and we are never short of suggestions. With so many talented Irish musicians all over the country, they are many styles and genres to choose from. If you’re looking for some blues based rock n’ roll, Crow Black Chicken are the band to see.

The band was formed in 2009 with singer and guitarist Christy O’Hanlon from Cork and Tipperary based Steven McGrath on bass and Gev Barrett on drums.  Over the years they have captivated audiences with their ability to incorporate country, rock and blues into one Continue reading →

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Dublin Web Summit wows visitors

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This year’s Dublin Web Summit may only have been the fourth instalment of the event but it has now become regarded as among Europe’s leading technology conferences. The event attracts some of the worlds technology glitterati and power brokers who filled the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) event centre in Dublin.   Continue reading →

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Rugby Player Brian O’ Driscoll is named Ireland’s most admired Sports Star 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish rugby hero Brian O’ Driscoll has been voted the most admired sports star of 2013 in Ireland. O’ Driscoll returned to the top spot in 2013 having topped the poll in four out of five years. O’ Driscoll lost out to Irish boxer Katie Taylor, who took the top spot in 2012 following her tremendous success. Taylor was named in second place for 2013 as the rugby star regained the top spot.  Continue reading →

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Good Evening the headlines: Anchorman 2 crew set to visit Dublin for next months premier

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The long awaited sequel to “The Anchorman” that 2004 cult comedy which featured the zany antics and iconic lines of San Diego’s top-rated fictional newsreader Ron Burgundy is almost upon us after almost 10 years of waiting. And as we await the return of more tonguetastic memorable quotes and “isms” from Ron Burgendy and co in its long awaited sequel ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ premiering in December, the team have just released a special trailer for Irish audiences complete with a knowing and distinctively Irish twist. Continue reading →

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Beatlemania takes over the capital city!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles appearance in Ireland, Dublin plays host to the inaugural Beatles Festival today – 7th November.
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Former Irish Soccer Star and Manchester United Captain Roy Keane returns as Ireland’s Assistant Manager

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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