Beware the weather forecast – Donegal records a sunny summer despite gloomy weather predictions

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

With Donegal beating Cork to get a place in the All-ireland final, 2012 it appears to be Donegal and the Northwests year: by weather standards if not in sport, not that the general public would know. For it appears that despite weather reports from Met Eireann that continually forecasted rainy weather nationwide, Donegal and the northwest of the country had a summer of sunshine and clear skies. So off has RTE’s weather forecasts been for the northwest that some local councillors in Donegal claim that the RTE meteorologists have neglected to accurately represent the whole of the country concentrating instead on the more well-known tourist counties of Cork, Kerry and Dublin. Continue reading →

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Emerald Isle Classic to attract thousands of Americans

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This Saturday 1st September, The Emerald Isle Classic between Notre Dame and Navy from the USA kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at the local time of 2pm, marking the start of the Football season. The two teams have only met and played outside the United States on one other occasion and that was at Dublin’s Croke Park in 1996, some 16 years ago.

With up to 35,000 American expected to travel to Dublin for what is being billed as one of the most talked about games of the US College American Football Season, many will be combining this game with their stay over here to make it a longer vacation in Ireland.
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Donegal’s win over Cork secures their first All-Ireland final spot for 20 years

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This years national football championship final looks set to be out of the ordinary as outsiders Donegal will play for the first time in 20 years in an All-Ireland football final following their surprising win over Cork in Croke Park yesterday. The Ulster team once more provided an upset as this time it was Cork, winners in 2010, who fell to the Ulster champions who continue on their unstoppable march to the final. With victory secured the Ulster champions will now play in this years All-Ireland Football final held in Croke Park on the 22nd September for the first time since 1992.

After leading narrowly by a point going into half-time, Donegal put in a powerful and determined display in the second half to rout the Cork defence and work up a five point lead in the 58th minute. And while the Munster team Cork responded gamely to make up the deficit even scoring a late injury time goal, it was not enough as Donegal held on to win by two points, the score 0-16 to 1-11. Continue reading →

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Irish Golfers hit the headlines again

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dubliner Padriag Harrington shot to the top of the leader board at The Barclays in Farmingdale as he went on the hunt for his first US tour title since winning the 2008 US PGA Championship.

Harrington racked up a superb seven under par 64 to take the lead by the tightest of margins – just 1 stroke and during the day hit eight birdies, six of which were on the last seven holes, as he finished seven under par on the par 71 course.
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Tall Ships Coming to Dublin Ireland!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This week is a busy week and the weekend promises to be even better. With the Rose of Tralee Festival finishing over in Kerry, well done to this years winner Luxemburg Rose Nicola McEvoy, the spotlight now looks set to be on the capital Dublin this upcoming weekend as the Tall Ships Festival come to the capitals port. Like Galway earlier in the summer with the Volvo Ocean Race, Dublin has the great honour of being the final host port for this years running of this prestigious annual international event. Alongside the spectacle of the race with ships from another era, comes a four day extravaganza of festivities and all manner of family friendly events and activities beginning this Thursday 23rd– Sunday 26th August. Continue reading →

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Cork Teacher representing Luxembourg crowned Rose 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you were one of the many thousands who travelled from all over the world to Ireland to the town of Tralee to enjoy The Rose of Tralee Festival, including the Rose of Tralee Selection, you may still be recovering from all the excitement today, as last night the Rose for 2012 was finally crowned.

Roses from around the world who competed in the much coveted competition, brought with them friends and family for support as the main Rose of Tralee Selection took place on 20th and 21st August from the Festival Dome and was aired on RTE fronted by Dáithí Ó Sé.
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Blockbuster Bollywood Film Shot in Dublin, Ireland

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The romantic Bollywood thriller ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is being released in more than 3,000 cinemas across India today. Some of the film was shot in Dublin. It is expected to be one of the major Blockbusters for 2012. It is being released in 24 countries and will target a global audience of over 100 million. Continue reading →

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GAA Hurling All Ireland Championship 2012

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

After a gruelling all-Ireland championship full of ups and downs for all those involved, we now have our two finalist for the GAA Hurling All Ireland Championship 2012 – Galway and Kilkenny. The final will take place on Sunday 9th September at 3:30pm in Croke Park, Dublin, and as always will be full of passion and pride as the two counties do battle to be 2012 champions!
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Arthur’s Day 2012 Line Up Announced!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Guinness Ireland VacationsExciting news as just some of the many acts due to play at this 2012 Arthur’s Day festival were released just hours ago. Texas, Fatboy Slim, Tinie Tempah, Amy Mac Donald, Ellie Goulding, Example and Professor Green are just some of the many acts taking to the stage this September. These FREE gigs will take place up and down the country. There will be 500 gigs in total for you to enjoy. Continue reading →

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Shay Given Retires from International Soccer

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

After 16 years with the Republic of Ireland, Shay Given has decided that now is the time to retire from the Republic of Ireland squad. With 125 caps for his country,  the 36 year old said the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign and the upcoming Premier League season would be too much at this stage in his life.

Given explained he had been thinking about retiring for some time now and had discussed with various individuals in the profession. He feels his retirement will prolong his career in the premier league with his club, Aston Villa. Given shared with the awaiting press: “I’ll miss putting on the jersey. It was a huge honour and a privilege to play for Ireland.” Continue reading →

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