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The Atlantic Sea Challenge Ends

It mightn’t be the Olympics but over in Bantry in the beautiful unspoilt natural maritime sporting arena of West Cork, a sporting event of a different kind has just finished as the curtain closed on the Atlantic Sea Challenge for … Continue reading

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Spraoi Festival – Waterford and Ireland’s International Street Arts Festival Arts Council

Attracting nearly 100,000 people, the Spraoi festival takes place yet again this August in the magnificent city of Waterford. Waterford is a vibrant city is located in Munster in the South East of Ireland and every year thanks to the … Continue reading

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National Heritage Week in Ireland

One thing not to be missed this year is the National Heritage Week which runs from the 18th to the 26th of August this summer. Background: Thanks to encouragement from the EU, people from across Europe visit hundreds of historic … Continue reading

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The Nice Weather has Returned!

The warm weather has returned to us here in Ireland we plan on making the most of it!! Picnics, sun-bathing, trips to the beach, ice creams in the sun and all the other things people take for granted in some … Continue reading

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Ireland’s richest keep getting richer

This news may surprise a lot of you given the current state of Ireland’s economy but the richest people in Ireland are getting even richer! The combined wealth of the nation now stands at €46.7bn (previously €43.6bn in 2011). Interestingly, … Continue reading

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The Meitheal Irish Travel Trade Fair

Last week in Dublin proved to be a busy and all important week in the Irish and international travel calendar as the annual Meitheal Irish Travel Trade Fair kicked off. Hundreds of travel industry representatives from industry areas such as … Continue reading

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Taste of Dublin gets Star Service

It has been announced that Jamie Oliver, celebrity British Chef, known for his drive and determination to educate about food – including changing the school dinner systems in the UK – will open the Taste of Dublin on Thursday 14th … Continue reading

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Shindig Festival in Kerry 20-22nd April at Carlton Hotel

Ireland vacations are not complete without some Irish dancing! For fans of traditional Irish dancing and live Irish music, Tralee is the place to be this weekend. This upcoming weekend sees the shindig festival, a weekend of traditional music and … Continue reading

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West Cork for Walkers

There is no escaping the fact that walking vacations are becoming increasingly popular, with some 366,000 international visitors taking walking holidays each year. Not surprisingly due to the beautiful scenery and varied landscapes of Ireland, it is a top destination … Continue reading

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Increase in the number of Irish people holidaying in Ireland

Recently it has been reported that the number of Irish people spending their vacations in Ireland has increased. This comes as no surprise to most as the state of the economy in recent years has forced people to re-consider their … Continue reading

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