Sculpture to remember a unique war hero is unveiled in Clonakilty

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst Clonakilty is best known as the home place of Irish war hero and patriot Michael Collins, another albeit unlikely “war hero” was honored with a special statue while the event that brought him and his crew here was remembered in a special ceremony to celebrate their 70th anniversary in the town yesterday. That the main “war hero” wasn’t a person and didn’t die in combat makes this event and its story all the more unusual. The unusual hero and remarkable wartime event that brought him and his equally entertaining and heroic companions to the West Cork town, is fondly remembered in local legend as one of the strangest stories ever to come out of our island.
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Remember life aboard the Titanic with a series of commemorative events in Cobh

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

A ten day series of events in Cobh is underway to mark the 101 anniversary of the Titanic. Cobh and Titanic have a shared connection as it is Cobh which has the distinction of being the last port of call for the doomed liner prior to its fateful collision with an iceberg on 14th April 1912.
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Free Entry to Spike Island

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Spike Island located of the coast of Cork, near Cobh has hosted a monastery, a fortress and a prison within its 104 acres, all of which have left their mark.
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Gathering at the Great Limerick Run 2013

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This year of the Irish Gathering, the Great Limerick run taking place on Sunday 5th May aims to be bigger and better than ever before.
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New Coin to celebrate Irish leader Michael Collins

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Famed Irish leader Michael Collins, who took part in the 1916 rising and negotiated the Anglo Irish Treaty, is to be commemorated in a new series of coins paying tribute to famous Irish legendary leaders. The series of coins have been labelled: “The Fight For Irish Independence collection series.”

The limited edition coin coincides with the 90th anniversary of Collins’ death in 2012.  The portrait for the coin was taken at the time of the negotiations that resulted in the Anglo Irish Treaty in 1921, which to this day, remains a pivotal part of Ireland‘s history.  “Sworn to be free” is inscribed on the reverse of the Michael Collins coin which is taken from the Irish national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann, which translated to English means, “A Soldier’s Song”. Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise’s Irish Roots Explored ahead of his Ireland Visit

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Hollywood Superstar Tom Cruise will arrive in Ireland tomorrow for a brief stopover to promote his new film, Oblivion.

Due to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday morning, Cruise will record an interview for RTE’s “Late Late Show” before he takes to the carpet at the Irish premiere of “Oblivion”, a science fiction film based on the Radical Comics novel, which sees Cruise play former Marine Commander Jack Harper, who works on a post-apocalyptic Earth as a repairman.
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The Great Ireland Run 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The world of athletics will be focusing on the Phoenix Park in Dublin this April as excited adults and children from across the globe gather for the Great Ireland Run, now in its eleventh year. Firmly established as Ireland’s leading running event, the Great Ireland Run will be taking place on Sunday, 14th April.

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Fantastic Gathering events taking place in Easter and April

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The good Irish weather may not feel very seasonal for this time of year, but the increase of wonderful Gathering Events and Festival can only mean that Spring has finally arrived, and with it, it brings a packed calendar of events taking place around the country.
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The International Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Celebrating the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man, the International Pan Celtic Festival 2013 in Carlow is a festival of music, song, dance and language taking place from 2nd – 7th April 2013.
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Ferry from France to Cork resumes for 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Brittany sailings between Roscoff in France and Cork resumed this weekend for the 2013 season. Operating every Friday from Roscoff and every Saturday from Cork until November, the flagship MV Pont Aven will ferry passengers to and from Cork in comfort, ensuring visitors travelling for Ireland Vacations from France and mainland Europe arrive rested and ready to enjoy their trip here in the emerald isle.
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