Street Performance World Championships in Ireland

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place in July in Dublin and Cork, the Street Performance World Championship will yet again entice the world’s best street performers to Ireland for the chance to compete for the world champion title!

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International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Event: International Quilt Festival of Ireland 2013

When: June 7th to 9th

Where: NUI Galway Campus

Opening Times: Friday and Saturday – 10am to 6pm, Sunday – 10am to 5pm

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The Irish Open 2013 in Kildare at the end of June

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2013 Irish Open will take place from the 27th – 30th June at Carton House in Kildare.
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Blarney Summer Garden Fair

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

When: 13th July 2013
Where: Blarney Castle
Time: 10am to 5pm

Blarney Castle will host their annual Summer Garden Fair which will include garden talks, specialist plant nurseries and demonstrations from celebrity speakers, arts and crafts, birds of prey and a farmers market.

The whole family will be catered for as the garden fair will also boast children’s entertainment. Entry also includes free access to the castle grounds and gardens.

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Wexford Zorro Fest this May Bank Holiday Weekend

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place this Saturday 4th May in the town of Wexford, is an action packed, Mexican-themed festival in honour and celebration of the life and legend of the late William Lamport, the real life ‘Irish Zorro’ who was born in Wexford town in 1611
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Cat Laughs Comedy Festival returns to Kilkenny in 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June 2013 will be a great time for Ireland vacations because the well loved Cats Laugh Comedy festival will be making its comeback to Kilkenny.

Besides the usual comedy greatness, revelers will now be able to enjoy a programme suitable for kids and family.

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Celtic Series Tour de Conamara May 2013

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Celtic Series Tour began on 13th April in Brittany France with the Tro Bro Leon over a course known as “Mini Paris Roubaix” before continuing to the stop in Wales on 27th April with the Tour of Pembrokeshire, a  picturesque route through the valleys, mountains and rugged West Wales coastline. Its next stop is here in Ireland on 25th May with the Tour de Conamara, a spectacular coastal and mountain route in our wonderful west, after which it moves on to the final leg of the series in the Isle of Man on the 7th July for the Lighthouse Challenge, a 16km coastal loop!
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Where is the best place to vacation in Ireland? Shortlist revealed

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

25 places in Ireland have been shortlisted in a bid to be crowned the best place to vacation in Ireland. Members of the public have been nominating their favourite place to holiday since early March.

The list has a great mixture of different locations including some of Ireland’s beautiful islands, tourist towns, remote scenic spots as well as various stunning costal locations. Just some of the locations in the first short list are: Continue reading →

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HMS Illustrious Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier visits Dublin

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The high readiness helicopter and commando carrier – the Royal Navy’s HMS Illustrious (RO6) made a rare visit to Ireland this weekend, when it docked in Dublin Port. Continue reading →

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New Study Says Young Irish Women are ‘Most Optimistic’

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Despite the changing times of late, a new study has found that people from Ireland are the most optimistic.

The study has found that Irish people, young women in particular, are the most optimistic when it comes to looking at their future/career over any other nationality. While Irish people came in first place, they were followed closely by Brazlians, Danish, New Zealanders and Americans.  Continue reading →

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