Ryainair Rumoured to make Announcement at St. Patrick Reception in White House

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to leading reports, leading Irish budget airline Ryanair will be announcing a deal to buy 200 aircrafts from Boeing at the annual reception to mark St. Patrick’s Day. The reception will take place at the White House to celebrate the hugely popular St. Patrick’s festivities with Barack Obama and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Ryanair confirmed previously that they were in talks with Boeing regarding a big deal. It is believed the deal is worth $18 billion and Boeing are known to provide significant discounts on large orders. Neither Ryanair or Boeing have commented to confirm the deal.

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Follow in the Footsteps of St. Patrick – Walking Tour, Dublin, Ireland

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Many people are choosing to follow in the footsteps of our patron saint, St. Patrick this year on their Ireland vacation thanks to this Dublin city walking tour. Well known Dublin historian and author Pat Liddy will lead the way as patrons will have the opportunity to learn about the remarkable legend of St. Patrick.

The guided walking tour is approximately 2 hours and 15 mins long and will showcase ancient sites including the two spectacular medieval cathedrals of St. Patrick’s and Christ Church. Continue reading →

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Limited Edition Shamrock and Sour Cream Crisps to be a Paddy’s Day hit

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Breaking from the conventional flavoured crisp and producing something a little more festive for this time of year, Keogh’s have developed and produced shamrock flavoured crisps from its farm in County Dublin.
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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has been named as Nicky Byrne, Westlife singer and son-in-law to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
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Skibbereen West Cork – Children’s Festival

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In Skibbereen, West Cork, there will be a Children’s Festival full of exciting events and workshops in an action packed week for children of all ages. The festival will take place from July 22nd to 28th. 

The week long event includes workshops in areas such as music, dance, cycling, archery, photography, hair, baking, flower arranging, arts & crafts and much, much more!  Continue reading →

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More Flights available from Cork Airport for summer 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The summer schedule for Cork Airport has been unveiled and this year of the Irish Gathering 2013 the Munster airport will have more than 2 million seats available to Cork from more than 50 destinations in the UK and Europe.
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One Direction arrive in Ireland

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.
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Clifden Traditional Music Festival

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

For the past four years Clifden, the largest town in Connemara, County Galway has held a Traditional Music Festival. A great weekend of music, singing and dancing happening from 4th – 7th April, there will be an official opening concert at the Clifden Station House Hotel on the Friday from 7pm with more great music and dance sessions throughout various locations in Clifden Town after.
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Easter Camp at the Hunt Museum

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

From the 25th to the 28th of March 2013 the Hunt Museum at the Custom House on Rutland Street, Limerick City will be the location of choice for an Easter Camp. The camp will span across two days with lots of activities planned for the Easter vacation. The activities are aimed towards children ages between five and twelve.   Continue reading →

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Dublin’s Spire is 10 Years Old

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Love it or loathe it, the Spire on O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre has been a prominent feature of the capitals skyline for 10 years!
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