Halloween Traditions in Ireland

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Halloween is said to have originated in Ireland, so with this spooky time approaching, we thought we would share a few of our favourite traditions and customs, some of which are still practised, before the celebrations on 31st October begin.

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Population of the ‘Pine Marten’ in Ireland Increasing

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to recent reports from Ryan Institute’s Mammal Ecology Group in NUI Galway, the population of one of Ireland’s hardest to catch mammals, has increased. The population of the ‘pine marten’ has returned to a ‘healthy’ number thanks to tests which analysed the number of the mammals in the midlands and east of the country. The numbers are also higher in Ireland than other parts of Europe. Continue reading →

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Much more in Cork this weekend and the weeks ahead

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cork Rebel Week continues to roll on with a Naval festival in Cork Harbour today and a big parade through the streets of cork city led by World champion and Corkonian Robert Heffernon scheduled for tomorrow. As well as more events in the successful inaugural running of Cork Rebel Week highlighting all things Cork related to look forward this weekend, for film lovers this is an extra treat as this week also sees the first running of IndieCork (16- 20 October) a new film festival highlighting independent films, documentaries and shorts running this week until Sunday evening. Developed by some of the organisers of the Corona Cork Film festival which will be itself running in a few weeks time (November 9th -17th), this new festival celebrates original, arty and independent films, whilst bringing the short films and documentaries, the hidden gems of the original Cork film festival to a bigger audience. Continue reading →

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Looking for something different to do in Ireland this Halloween?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Why not visit County Meath this year for Halloween? Not many people know that the origins of Halloween began here over 2,000 years ago. The festival was known as Samhain and was an old Celtic tradition where they celebrated the end of the year as well as the beginning of the new!

Just outside Athboy in Co. Meath, a sacred fire was started from which torches were lit and were carried to seven other hills around the county. Eventually the torches went on to light up hills around the country. Continue reading →

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U2 will release their new album in 2014!

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish rock band, U2 are near to completing the end of the recording for the 13th studio album.
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National landmarks and poems to appear in designs for new Irish passport

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

What does the Aviva Stadium have in common with the Cliffs of Moher? Well aside from both drawing in vast crowds daily to marvel at attractions and awe inspiring sights (modern rock gods, sporting stars vs wild untamed seascapes forged eons ago– take your pick) both now also are featured in a redesign of our Irish passport.

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Maths Week in Ireland – How video games are used to teach Maths

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Events will be taking place up and down the country until next Saturday as part of Maths Week in Ireland. One of today’s highlights is a lecture by Keith Devlin from Stanford University, at 6.30pm which takes place at the TCD’s Science Gallery. This talk is free and open to the public. Professor Devlin is well known for his innovating math teaching lessons which includes using video games to teach his students. His methods to date have been extremely successful and has led to the founding of InnerTube Games which is an online Continue reading →

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Munster Province wins a host of Fine Food Accolades

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Venues in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary were singled out in a long list of food, pub, restaurant and hotel facilities at the Georgina Campbell Awards for 2014.
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Global Passenger Survey Shows Cork Airport on Top!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Regional survey, which is conducted globally on behalf of the Airports Council International (ACI) has seen Cork Airport positioned first for overall customer satisfaction.
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Cork Film Festival November 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

From 9th – 17th November, the 58th Cork Film Festival will take place in Cork City. Continue reading →

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