Waterford Spraoi August 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Spraoi International Arts Festival will be taking place from 2nd – 4th August in Waterford City and yet again the streets of the city will come alive with arts, entertainment, music and performances for the whole family!
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Clonakilty Waterfront Festival

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This is a four day music and food festival which will take place from the 2nd to the 5th of August in Clonakilty, West Cork.

Last year was an outstanding success with a whole host of bands and DJs playing to the eager crowd.  This year acts such as Scouting for Girls, DJ set by Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Republic of Loose, Jerry Fish, The Kanyu Tree, The 4 of Us, Relish, The RTE 2fm Electric Disco with Jenny Greene, DJ Craig Scott, Cafe Orchestra, B Positives and DJ Fifi D will grace the stage. Continue reading →

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Galway Film Fleadh Announces 2013 Programme

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Galway Film Fleadh takes place from the 9th – 14th July 2013, and this year to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, has announced a full programme of events that includes the very best from Irish and world cinema.
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Dublin Horse 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of the largest and longest running events in Ireland, the Dublin Horse has built up quite a following over the past 140 years and year-on-year attracts old familiar faces and new to the RDS showground in Dublin.
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Picturesque cycle route planned in Kerry

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

A new 26km route offering breathtaking views of the popular tourist Ireland Vacation attraction – the Ring of Kerry is to be developed.
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The First Lady Enjoys Traditional Irish Pub Lunch

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In Ireland to accompany her husband, US president Barrack Obama whilst he was at the G8 summit in Belfast, Michelle Obama and her 2 daughters have during their short visit to Ireland visited Trinity College Dublin, the US embassy, the Gaiety Theatre to enjoy a performance by the Riverdance Company and visited the Wicklow National Mountains, the Obama ladies also arranged to meet with Bono, his wife Ali Hewson and 2 sons for lunch at Finnegan’s pub in Dalkey, Dublin.
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Killarney Summerfest 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place at the end of July to the beginning of August, Killarney Summerfest 2013 is a family friendly festival, which has a jam packed programme of events cater for all. So whether looking for adventure activities set in the picturesque mountains, hills, valleys and lakes or arts and crafts creativity workshops situated in the town. Killarney Summerfest happening in an around the popular Ireland Vacation visitor area of Killarney has something to keep all the family entertained!
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Sky TV series begins filming in Ireland with a star cast

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Hollywood actor Ray Winstone will be in Ireland this July to film a new Sky TV series titled “Moonfleet”. Filming for the two-part adaption of the book by the same name by author John Meade Falkner, a story of a thrill-seeker longing to join the local crew of smugglers, will take place in Dublin and Wicklow despite the novel being set in a small Dorset village.
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Michelle Obama to trace the Obamas’ Irish Ancestry while in Dublin

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

While President Obama attends the G8 Summit in Fermanagh, Michelle Obama and her two daughters will spend time in Dublin today and tomorrow where included in their schedule, is a trip to Trinity College where she will explore the archives documenting the Obamas’ family tree.  Continue reading →

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Irish Restaurant Awards 2013

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

On Monday 10th June at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, the prestigious Irish Restaurant Awards took place. Announcing the Regional and All Ireland Winners, these annual Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards celebrate Chefs and Restaurants as well as Food Producers and local foodies!
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