Kurt Cobain’s Irish Roots

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Nirvana frontman who died in tragic circumstances in 1994, revealed he investigated his Irish roots in the early 90s. In an old interview with Guitar World magazine, Cobain revealed the exploration into his Irish family history wasn’t straight forward due to an error in the spelling of the surname when his ancestors first arrived on American soil from County Cork in Southern Ireland:

Kurt Cobain: I never really knew about my ancestors until this year, when I learned that the name Cobain was Irish. My parents had never bothered to find that stuff out. I found out by looking through phone books throughout America for names that were similar to Continue reading →

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Enjoy Some Samba Fun by the Banks of the Boyne!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place  at the end of June from the 28th – 30th, is Drogheda’s Samba Festival, a three day celebration of the Samba music, dance and costume with workshops, open air entertainment and music, pub gigs and a fantastic carnival parade.

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Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Where: Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

From the 21st to the 23rd of June you can combine surf and music with this popular festival in Ireland.  With rock and dance music a heavy feature, party besides the sea in this unique festival on a stunning beach in Bondoran in Co. Donegal.  Continue reading →

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Irish Golfer McDowell Wins European Title Ahead of Irish Open

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Golfer Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championships in Bulgaria.
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Street Tea Party and Baking Competition to feature during Kinsale Arts Festival

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Sunday July 7th will be the date for the ‘Come Home for your Tea Party Day’ which is part of the Kinsale Arts festival 2013. The Street Tea Party will be held along the wonderful streets of Kinsale in Co. Cork where revelers will be able to sample refreshments including tea, coffee, lemonades and delicious freshly baked goods. The festival will also provide you with an opportunity to chat with the friendly locals! Continue reading →

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Cork Midsummer Festival June 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Cork Midsummer Festival is an annual event that takes place in Cork City and which was last year nominated for an Irish Times Theatre Award for the most original and dynamic spaces in the city.
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Irish Music Festivals – Electric Picnic 2013

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Looking to attend music festival in Ireland while on your Ireland vacation? The line up for ‘Electric Picnic’ 2013 promises to be one of the best to date. With acts such as Bjork, My Bloody Valentine, Franz Ferdinand, Artic Monkeys and Fatboy Slim taking to the stage, a good time is guaranteed.

Electric Picnic was voted Best Medium Sized European Festival in 2010 at the European Festival Award as well as being voted the Best Big Festival at each of the last four Irish Festival Awards. Continue reading →

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Space Transmission ended as Mr Hadfield and crew return to earth

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Irelands best known fans of late is set to come back down to earth this week as the famous social media darlings from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) who have kept us enthralled from the confines of outer space are set to return home. Cmdr Chris Hadfield and his fellow astronauts from aboard the ISS, US astronaut Thomas Marshburn and Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko will finally make their voyage home and it will be final chapter on an adventure in space which has thrilled the twitter-sphere and brought the international space program international back to public attention and consciousness via the thoroughly modern medium of social media.
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The Rainbow Run – Ireland’s most fun 5k run!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Looking for a fun motivational goal to get fit? At the same time you’ll be raising money for charity.  The Rainbow Run ticks all of those boxes. Nicknamed ‘Ireland‘s most fun 5k run’, colored powder paint will be scattered all over participants as they run, jog or walk the breath taking 5km route along Dun Laoghaire’s West Pier in Dublin.  Continue reading →

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Bandon Music Festival

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Bandon Music Festival 2013 promises to be one of the best festivals yet. This year the festival will begin on May 31st and finish up on June 2nd.

Royseven, who are one of Ireland’s leading bands hailing from Dublin, will play all of their hits on Saturday night. The line up also includes Cork bands Frank and Walters, Art Crimes & Groove Collective. Sunday night will see the very popular Ryan Sheridan take to the stage. Continue reading →

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