Tag Archives: Ireland

West Cork Literary Festival: a festival to note in Bantry this week

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

While Galway seems to be on a high for the month of July with a wide range of festivals and events, throughout the country there is much to see and do with festivals both big and small held nationwide. West … Continue reading →

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Dublin Horse Show at the RDS

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland yet again is the place to be as there are only 41 days to go (not that we’re counting!) until the the Dublin Horse Show. The long running horse show will take place yet again at the RDS showgrounds … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Giant Causeway Visitor Centre Now Open

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Giant Causeway is the North of Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction and yesterday it just got even bigger or better as the new 18.5 million visitor centre was opened by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

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The Irish Open a success for golf in Portrush

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Open, which has taken place over the past four days, despite the rain, attracted over 100,000 spectators to the magnificent Royal Portrush. The crowds were hoping for an Irish winner on the last day and were willing on … Continue reading →

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The Top 3 Reasons to Visit Ireland

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

3. The Castles From restored masterpieces to untouched gems, Ireland has plenty to offer when it comes to castles. They are plenty of castles scattered around the country but the most famous would be Blarney Castle in Blarney, County Cork … Continue reading →

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History of Kinsale, Co. Cork

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kinsale is a town steeped in history and colour and a popular tourist destination. Kinsale was the battlefield site where the English forces defeated an Irish/Spanish force in 1601. Charles Fort, which is a now a popular location for events, … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver to open restaurant in Dublin

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin will soon get a new restaurant, as top celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to open a new Italian themed restaurant this autumn in Dundrum Town Centre, creating approximately 75 new jobs for local people to join their team … Continue reading →

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Damien Duff’s 100th Ireland Cap

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

For Ireland there was very little to celebrate at Euro 2012 but despite losing the game and coming last in their group one of the players had something to celebrate – a personal milestone. Damien Duff won his 100th cap … Continue reading →

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Become an Islander for a weekend with a trip to West Corks Islands

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Become an islander for a weekend on the 23rd and 24th June as the main islands of West Cork invite people of all ages to explore all that is on offer letting visitors during this weekend only avail of islander … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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