New Seaport Alliance between Irish and American Port

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

It has been announced this week that the Port of Cork, in Southern Ireland, will form a seaport alliance with PortMiami, USA.  The link between the two ports will mean a lot for the Irish port in particular as they have a lot to learn from PortMiami which is nicknamed the “Cruise Capital of the World”. PortMiami boasts impressive figures with 60 cruise liners bringing 100,000 passengers and crew to the region. In the agreement the two ports will be exchanging information and ideas with the intention of increasing both cargo and cruise trade between the two well known ports. Continue reading →

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Ireland Bike Fest 2013

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place from Friday 31st May – Monday 3rd June 2013, is the 7th Ireland Bike Fest, which this year is in association with the Harley-Davidson® 110th Anniversary celebration and looks set to be even bigger and better than before!
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Jameson Irish Whiskey Tour – Dublin, Ireland

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Jameson Irish Whiskey is well known all around the world and the Old Jameson Distillery Tour is the perfect way to discover the brand. 

The tour operates 7 days a week and is located in Smithfield, Dublin. The tour includes a taste of the whiskey, the history of the brand, a scrumptious lunch  and an exclusive Jameson gift. It is not hard to see why it is continuously named as one of Ireland’s top international visitor attractions.  Continue reading →

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Listowel Writers’ Week, Ireland

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Where: Listowel

When:  May 29th to June 2nd 2013

Every May international literary figures from around the world gather in Listowel  to celebrate the work of new and established writers.

2013 will mark the 42nd year of the festival which takes place in the North Kerry town of Listowel. There will be various events and programmes to cover every aspect of literary Continue reading →

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Cork International Choral Festival

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Cork International Choral Festival was founded in 1954 and has been held annually over the five days preceding the first Monday in May ever since. It is a celebration of choral music in its many forms as every year Cork welcomes choirs from across the world to assembly for a selection of Gala concerts, Schools Concerts, National and International Competitions, and world-class performances. Continue reading →

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Irish man Conor McGregor becomes MMA hero after successful UFC performances

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

It was hard to believe it was Conor McGregor’s first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match last week. The Irish UFC contender walked into the octagon like he had done so a million times, looking relaxed as he ‘blew away’ the competition.

The previously unknown McGregor is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment, causing a media storm both here in Ireland and in America after he showed the world his talent.

McGregor took on Brimage in a fight that was never close. From the beginning, McGregor took charge and showed he was a serious force to be reckoned with. Brimage fell to the floor Continue reading →

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Puck Fair in Ireland celebrates its 400th anniversary

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

When:  Starts August 9th 2013

Where: Killorglin, Ireland

Have you ever been to a festival that makes a goat king of a town for 4 days? Well now is your chance as you experience one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. As this year is the 400th anniversary, the festival has been extended to 4 days (it normally runs for 3 days). Many of the traditional elements of the fair are still very strong. The highlight without doubt, is the horse fair which is held on the first day. The Queen of Puck will crown the King Puck goat at a coronation ceremony as well as a parade through the town are just some of the traditional sights you will see. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s leading crisp manufacturers Tayto launch new crisp and chocolate candy bar

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

While on your Ireland vacation you may have seen Tayto crisps in just about every shop in the country. Cheese and onion are the most popular flavor and you will often find relatives and friends who have left our shores, phoning home with a regular Tayto crisps order!

Tayto launched a chocolate and cheese and onion crisps candy bar recently to satisfy the requests they have been inundated with over the years. Many people were contacting the crisp manufacturing giants explaining their love of mixing bits of chocolate in with their crisps and now Tayto have made the fantasy a reality for Irish people all over the world. Continue reading →

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Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

On the 26th-28th April 2013, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival will be taking place in and around the picturesque fishing village of Howth, nestled on the rugged peninsula of the north side of Dublin Bay.
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Slieve Bloom Walking Festival May 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place over the May Bank Holiday from 3rd  – 6th May 2013, the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival Weekend now in its 19th year is one of Ireland’s longest running walking festivals.
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