The Irish Sky to be lit up by Meteor Shower

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Astronomers and Star gazers are in for a real treat tonight as a Persieds Meteor shower crosses earth’s atmosphere, lighting up our skies with a natural firework display!
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Oxegen – Irelands Popular Music Festival is Back

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Considered one of Ireland’s best music festivals, Oxegen is back this year after a short break with a first class line up of the world’s top music acts including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Chase & Status, Example, Alesso, Snoop Dogg, Labrinth, Nero, 2Manydjs Live, Naughty Boy, Rita Ora, Nicky Romero and many more.
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Madonna jets into Ireland to attend funeral of late Irish interior architect David Collins

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The well known and loved Irish interior architect David Collins tragically lost his battle with cancer recently. The architect and interior designer studied in Dublin, Ireland before moving to London where he set up the successful David Collins Studio.

It was here that he began designing for some of the world’s most famous restaurants and buildings, including Claridge’s, The Connaught’s bar, Harrods and Nobu. He was often asked by well known clientele including Jimmy Choo, Alexander McQueen and Bergdorf Goodman to help bring their concepts to life.  Continue reading →

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Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

A leading lifestyle event, the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show may have began life as an agriculture show, but over the years it has developed and change to include entertainment, crafts, food, fun and much more to provide a genuine cultural experience for all the family.
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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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