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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Visit Bloom and Leave with your Own Gathering Primrose

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place in Phoenix Park in Dublin from Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June, the Bloom 2013 festival now in its 7th year and as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 celebrations is looking to build upon success of years gone by as it looks to attract more than the approximate 80,000 visitors who attending in 2012.
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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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