Cork Folk Festival – 3rd to 7th October

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

As we mentioned in a previous post about Traditional Irish Music,  the Cork Folk Festival is taking place this weekend (the 3rd to 7th of October). After 32 years the festival is still going strong with a host of incredible acts on the line up.

Festival goers will have Paul Brady, who last played the festival in 1985, to look forward to but the festival also features the ever impressive Kilfenora Céilí Band, accordionist Máirtín Ó ‘Connor, Liz Carroll – a fiddler from the USA, Declan O Rourke, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick from the UK, Kan from the UK, The Guidewires, Session Americana, Pete Quinn & The London Lasses who hail from Ireland and the UK, The Outside Track who are travelling all the way from Canada, The Raw Bar Collective, and French act, Serge Desaunay. Continue reading →

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival October

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place on the October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festivals is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events.

Attracting visitors from all over the world, many of whom stay for a longer Ireland Vacation to take in the sights and surrounding beautiful countryside of Cork, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one of the best Jazz festivals in Europe.
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Spain top the FIFA Rankings while Ireland come in at number 28

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The current world and European champions Spain were unsurprisingly announced as the current holders of the number one spot in the FIFA rankings yesterday. The Republic of Ireland were placed at the number 28 spot.

Germany kept the second position with Portugal claiming the third spot. Argentina are in fourth while England drop two places to take the fifth spot. Holland, Uruguay and Italy claim the sixth, seventh and eighth positions while Columbia are up 13 places to ninth with Greece at number 10. Continue reading →

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5 Men with 1 Tractor take on Route 66

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

A vintage tractor named Betsy and a group of 5 Irish men, led by retired sheep farmer Kevin Curran from Waterville, County Kerry will today begin their next fundraising mission – to trek along Route 66 in the USA for the Irish Cancer Society.
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Kilkenny are the Gaelic Hurling All-Ireland Champions!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Yesterday Kilkenny were crowned the All-Ireland Gaelic Hurling Champions after a thrilling game against Galway. At around 3.30pm Irish time on Sunday the 30th of September, the crowd roared as it became official that Kilkenny were the holders of the Liam MacCarthy cup yet again.

It was a special day in particular for Kilkeny hurling legend Henry Shefflin as he made hurling history. He is now the only man to have won nine All Ireland medals. An incredible record as he is dubbed the ‘greatest hurler of all time’. Continue reading →

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Primal Scream play Dublin pub gig as part of Arthur’s Day Celebrations

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Today the whole of Ireland is revelling in what was a fantastic Arthur’s Day Celebration throughout the entire country. Last night whether in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick or Galway, stars from the world of music were popping up in pubs to surprise both locals and tourists on vacation in Ireland with intimate gigs whilst they enjoyed a pint or two of the black stuff!
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Surprise Line Ups For Arthur’s Day

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s September 27th which means it’s Arthur’s Day 2012 and what acts are playing where is still unknown for most venues around the country. Arthur’s Day is a joint celebration of music and the famous ‘Black Stuff’ (Guinness!). One thing that can be confirmed is that fun and surprises are sure to be had! Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Tom Markham Cup

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the space of just a few days, Ireland has seen some of Hollywood’s hottest property celebrate with a winning GAA team and mingle with locals and visitors.

The Dublin Minor GAA Football team were celebrating in the city on Sunday after beating Meath in Croke Park. After much celebrating round the city, the team bumped into Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe who posed for photos and joined the boys in blue to help continue the celebrations back at the house of one of the players.
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Will New Irish TV Show ‘Moone Boy’ go International?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The new series is based on Irish ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’ Dowd’s life story and is one of the most talked about TV series right now. It tells the tale of 11-year-old Martin Moone growing up in Ireland in the 1980s. Martin who has an imaginary friend who is played by Chris himself.

The comedy gives a great insight into what life was like in Ireland just before the famous Celtic Tiger struck. Check out the trailor below where you fill find a trailer for the show currently being shown in Ireland and the UK. Continue reading →

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Donegal win All-Ireland GAA Football Championship 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This morning in the North West County of Donegal, they are still celebrating their momentous win in the 2012 All-Ireland GAA Football Championship as they were crowned All-Ireland GAA Football champions, in front of a packed out Croke Park in Dublin on Sunday.
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