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Ireland’s Rugby young guns stun the mighty Pumas at the Aviva Stadium
Whilst our soccer team has yet to set the world alight as of late, we can rest assured that Irish rugby is alive and kicking after the brilliant performance by our national rugby team against leading rugby nations Argentina in … Continue reading
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Corona Cork Film Festival gets off to a great start with 8 days of great cinematic experience
Whilst the festivals have been rather quiet nationwide of late, Cork city is again the place to be for culture and entertainment fans as a fortnight after the Jazz Festival, it is back with another culture rich festival as film … Continue reading
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The Fitzgerald Family History
The roots of the name Fitzgerald derive from the French Normans. When the High King of Ireland died in the early 12th century, Diarmait Mac Murchada of Leinster was exiled. He persuaded the British British King Henry II to allow … Continue reading
Trace your Irish Roots Today – Part 1
Throughout the ages, the Irish have found themselves leaving our own Emerald Isle in search of a better life. America, Canada, Australia and of course our neighbours in the UK have been on the receiving end of the influx! We … Continue reading
Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November
From 13th – 18th November, over 140 authors will take part in this year’s Dublin Book Festival, which will happen in and around Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar. A celebration of Irish writing and publishing, the crammed programme of events … Continue reading
Experience Traditional Irish Storytelling at the Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival
From November 9th to November 11th 2012, the annual Sneem International Storytelling and Folklore Festival will take place yet again. As usual you will find the best traditional storytellers, singers and musicians from Ireland and beyond. The festival is fronted … Continue reading
The Lyons Family
As promised we research another family name. The roots of the Lyons family are said to have been taken from the County Galway name of Ó Laighin which means ‘grey’. It could also be a variant of the Irish Ó … Continue reading
Ireland is in the Top 5! Another great reason to come and visit
It has been revealed that Ireland’s gender gap is now one of the lowest in the world! In fact Ireland is now in the top 5 countries to be a woman terms of education, health and politics according to the … Continue reading
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Expect lots of laughs at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival
For something a bit different why not head to Galway this upcoming bank holiday weekend for a fun filled six days of great comedy with the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival. Throughout the 6 days and 50 comedy shows running from … Continue reading