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
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.
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The Guinness Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to Cork this year. Over 40,000 eager jazz fans are expected to attend the festival which takes places from October 25th to 28th.
Coinciding with the Irish Gathering 2013, promoters have dubbed the festival as the ‘Jazz Gathering’. There will be over 400 gigs in over 50 venues across Cork city which means
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Each year on 26th September, a toast is made to remember Arthur Guinness, by those who knew him or of him, however in more recent years on the evening on the 26th September, a toast takes place in cities around the world as glasses of the black stuff are raised in celebration, and the world remembers Arthur Guinness the man who founded the Dublin brewery back in 1759.
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A big day in Irish sport took place on Sunday the 8th of September when the All Ireland Hurling Final 2013 took place. County Cork took on County Clare in a thrilling game full of shocks and excitement – which ended in a tie. In hurling, if the game ends in a tie a re-match is called. The two teams will have to meet once again in two weeks time and battle it out for the coveted title. Continue reading
Taking place from 26th – 29th September in Galway City and celebrating its 59th year is the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.
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Whilst summer may be officially over, the fine weather is reason enough to forget this minor fact and head down to the nearest scenic coastal area for a seaside retreat or short break. Today the lovely coastal region of West Cork and the town Skibbereen and surrounding areas is abuzz with the start of the Taste of West Cork Festival. Now in its 10th year the festival celebrates all great food and homegrown produce of region and during the week Skibbereen and the surrounding towns of Union Hall and Baltimore etc will become a mecca for food lovers with a host of food related events, from food markets and demonstrations, cookery competitions to special dinners, brunches and banquets. There will be food-tastings, talks, exhibitions and even children’s events and much more. Continue reading
The Mullagh Fair Day is not like other fairs; it is in fact a re-enactment of the old fair days from times gone by.
This fair day on September 8th 2013, will have plenty to keep the family entertained including street entertainment, music, games for children and adults, a farmers market, a craft market, falconry and reptile display as well as a dog show. Continue reading
An image of a dolphin surfing in the waves that was taken by Clare based photographer, George Karbus has won the top prize in the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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Taking place in Skibbereen and the neighbouring towns and villages in West Cork from 6th – 15th September 2013, A Taste of West Cork celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Continue reading
