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50th anniversary of US President John F Kennedy’s Visit to Ireland

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of a very special event in Ireland. From the 26th of June to the 29th in 1963, Ireland was buzzing with excitement thanks to the visit of US President John F Kennedy – just months … Continue reading →

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Space Transmission ended as Mr Hadfield and crew return to earth

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Irelands best known fans of late is set to come back down to earth this week as the famous social media darlings from aboard the International Space Station (ISS) who have kept us enthralled from the confines of … Continue reading →

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Street Performance World Championships in Ireland

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place in July in Dublin and Cork, the Street Performance World Championship will yet again entice the world’s best street performers to Ireland for the chance to compete for the world champion title!

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HMS Illustrious Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier visits Dublin

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The high readiness helicopter and commando carrier – the Royal Navy’s HMS Illustrious (RO6) made a rare visit to Ireland this weekend, when it docked in Dublin Port.

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Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

On the 26th-28th April 2013, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival will be taking place in and around the picturesque fishing village of Howth, nestled on the rugged peninsula of the north side of Dublin Bay.

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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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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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Historic Third Oscar Win for Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Making Oscar history, Wicklow based actor Daniel Day-Lewis, scooped Best Actor Oscar for his role as Abraham Lincoln at last night’s star studded ceremony.

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Historic Cycling wins for Ireland

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Martyn Irvine scooped the World Championship track title in a fantastic fashion at the velodrome in Minsk, Belarus. Making him only the second ever Irish man in history to win a World Championship Track Title!

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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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