Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival in Bundoran in Donegal

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Surf history will again be made in Ireland as the return of the ASP Europe Speciality Surfing event festival happens later this month on 29th and 30th June and 1st July 2012 in Bundoran, County Donegal.

Firmly placing Ireland as one the world’s best surfing destinations  and with Ireland’s largest cash prize in surfing on offer, a music line up to rival any other festival and an abundance of activities to take part in, Sea Sessions 2012 looks set to be the year’s biggest beach party.
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New Airline Service Between USA and Ireland

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

United Airlines have been busy celebrating the announcement of their new USA to Ireland service. The new daily nonstop service between Washington and Dublin Airport will begin shortly.

The director of sales at United Airlines, Sharon Pierce claimed “Our launch of this service speaks volumes to our commitment to offer travelers in the Washington area more domestic and international service than any other airline.”

The flights will be facilitated by a Boeing 757-200 aircraft which features 169 regular seats, 16 flat-bed seats in United Business First Class and 153 in United Economy, including 45 Economy Plus seats. These will also have additional legroom with increased personal space. Continue reading →

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Westlife to take over Dublin and Cinemas worldwide

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Westlife, first topped the charts back in 1998 and have had a career spanning 14 years in the music industry. Their achievements include 10 sell out tours, 26 top ten hits, 14 UK number one singles, 11 top 5 albums, 7 of which reach number 1 and they have sold over 44 million albums around the world.

Later this month on 22nd and 23rd June, Westlife will perform live as part of their Farewell Tour in Croke Park, Dublin, supported by Special Guests The Wanted and Jedward.
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Euro 2012- Opening Game: Ireland Zero Points

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

It has been a tough opening match for the Irish team in their long awaited opening game in the Euros against Croatia. Ireland’s first match in the Euros since 1988, proved disastrous with Ireland suffering their first ever opening match loss in major tournaments and also putting an end to their 14 match unbeaten run. Despite a consolation goal from Sean St Ledger, the Irish team lost 3-1 to impressive Croatia who dominated a match that was at times very messy with some controversial rulings. Continue reading →

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Westport Festival County Mayo Ireland

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

On 23rd – 24th June in Westport House, Westport, County Mayo a music festival to rival any other will take place and will see more than 50 international and Irish acts play on 3 stages over just 2 days!

Acts include Ray Davies, The Waterboys, The Dubliners, Ryan Sheridan, The Undertones, Royseven, Beth Orton, Jools Holland, Seasick Steve, Imelda May, Alison Moyet, Hothouse Flowers, Macy Gray and many, many more.
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EURO 2012: Roy Keane believes Ireland has a good shot

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

In a telling interview, Irish veteran football player Roy Keane shared his thoughts on Ireland’s Euro 2012 chances. Keane believes it will be very difficult for Ireland to come out of their extremely tough group but he noted that Ireland were ‘not bad at set-pieces’ which means  ‘that may be their only hope.’ Continue reading →

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Olympic Flame Burns Bright in Ireland

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Over the past few days the Olympic Torch has been touring Northern Ireland, passing through the areas of Port Rush, Derry and Belfast and this morning at 6:30am, Olympic Games Hero’s from 1992, medal winning boxers Wayne McCullogh and Michael Carruth took part in a handover ceremony on the border near Newry.
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Euro 2012 Build up: Hungary expose Ireland’s weakness in friendly

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

A disappointed Giovanni Trapattoni threatened to change his Republic of Ireland line-up for Sunday’s Euro 2012 opener against Croatia following the poor display against Hungary in a friendly game.

Ireland were played off the field by the Hungarian team who are placed 17 spots below them in the official rankings. The friendly exposed all of Ireland’s weak spots leading Croatia’s coach Slaven Bilic who watched the game, to remark that Ireland play “very simple football and don’t take risks”. Continue reading →

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Fast Cars and Formula One Fun comes to Dublin on Sunday

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This Sunday 3rd June it is expected that more than 100,000 people will descend on Dublin city centre to enjoy the Bavaria City Racing showcase of some of the world’s fastest cars, including Formula One cars and drivers.

Sure to be a spectacular weekend of activities, the Bavaria City Racing Dublin will have something for everyone, including fashion, music and parties all over the city.
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Queen to visit Northern Ireland as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Buckingham Palace announced today that as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations nest month, Queen Elizabeth will make a two day visits to Northern Ireland.
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