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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Generous Donegal Nun gives away her All-Ireland Gaelic Football final tickets

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

A Donegal nun won two tickets to the All-Ireland Gaelic Football final generously gave her tickets to two mega fans. The tickets for the final which will take place next Sunday are like gold dust here in Ireland. Only 15,000 tickets were available in the county of Donegal for their match against Mayo.  Sister Magdalene told the press that she was “…very surprised indeed but very glad that I was able to help my two good neighbours by giving them the two tickets”.

If you’re here in Ireland at the moment enjoying your Ireland vacation, you should consider exploring the wonderful game of Gaeilic Football. Stay tuned for future blogs on how to play our ‘beautiful game’. Continue reading →

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Baltimore Walking Weekend – September 29th and 30th

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is arguably one of the best places in the world for walking trails due to the wonderful scenery to be found up and down the country. The Baltimore Walking Weekend is coming up on the 29th and 30th of September and will be held in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation to celebrate World Heart Day. The twist in this is that the walk will be led by historians who will guide and inform you of Baltimore’s long and varied history. Continue reading →

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An Irish Gathering 2013 Reminder

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Gathering 2013 will be a fantastic yearlong celebration of all things Irish, an opportunity for Ireland to open its arms to its thousands of friends and family from all over the world and invite them home to the Emerald Isle to the many gatherings happening in villages, towns and cities.
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The Traditional Music Scene in Ireland

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Traditional music in IrelandBodhráns, Fiddles, Uileann Pipes, Tin Whistles and the Accordion are just some of the most popular instruments used in traditional Irish music. The soothing sounds of these instruments are what help to make the genre so popular with young and old. It is not surprising that the unique sound continues to soar in popularity even in today’s modern society.

The enchanting atmosphere that comes with traditional Irish music has long made it a favourite with locals and tourists alike. The setting of the traditional Irish pub has long been associated with the sights and sounds of a traditional band playing the well known and best loved Irish folk favourites to a well receiving crowd. With a vibrant mix of culture and song entwined in both traditional music and dance, an Irish musical experience is not to be missed while visiting our emerald isle. Continue reading →

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Waterford Breaks World Biggest Bowl of Porridge Record

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Waterford Harvest Festival took place 10th – 16th September 2012 to celebrate the food heritage and culture in Waterford. A festival for food lovers everywhere, it was a modern twist on the traditional harvest celebrations and feasting period, with family events, cookery demonstrations, food tours, tastings, taste workshops, restaurants trails, markets, barbeques, street entertainment, live music and the world record attempt to make the biggest bowl of porridge!
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7.9% Increase in Tourists to Ireland

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland truly is the only place to be! The number of tourists visiting Ireland grew by 7.9% last year. The figures also revealed that fewer Irish people traveled abroad to holiday choosing to stay and vacation in Ireland.  In 2011, a grand total of just over 6.6 million visits to Ireland by overseas residents were recorded. This an increase of 500,000 on the previous year. Continue reading →

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Festival honours Hollywood silent movie director from Ireland

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish born film director William Desmond Taylor, will be remembered and celebrating during a festival in Carlow on the 21st – 23rd September, coinciding with the 140th anniversary of his birth.
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