Tag Archives: Ireland

Ireland's Padraig Harrington retains British Open title

Posted on July 21, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland

Our very own Padraig Harrington joined an elite club yesterday after successfully defending his British Open title at Royal Birkdale, comfortably holding off the late challenge of Britain’s Ian Poulter. Harrington who hails from Dublin produced a magnificent second shot … Continue reading →

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Colins Ireland Vacation Adventure June 2008

Posted on July 14, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland

At DiscoveringIreland, the service we provide to our Guests is our biggest priority! We are obsessed with always finding ways to improve our service. We firmly believe this is what sets us apart as a company dedicated to travel to … Continue reading →

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Aer Arann and Aer Lingus commence new routes to Ireland

Posted on May 23, 2008 by DiscoveringIreland Travel Tips

Two new routes commenced in the past week at Cork Airport. Aer Arann added a link from France when services began from Cork (ORK) to Brest (BES). Brest becomes Aer Arann’s fifth location in France adding to Bordeaux, La Rochelle, … Continue reading →

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A poem for Saint Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Discovering Ireland

In a poll of the top ten most romantic nations in the world, it’s doubtful if many would vote for Ireland. Irish men have a reputation for being shy and taciturn except after a few beers and with few exceptions, … Continue reading →

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Pancake Tuesday – A magical time of year

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Maria Lieb

Throughout Ireland and in many other countries, the day before Ash Wednesday – Shrove Tuesday – is commonly known as Pancake Day. This day is celebrated before the beginning of Lent, the fasting time up to Easter. We learn from … Continue reading →

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Why Finn McCool is Still Cool?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Kristel Enkelberg

Finn McCool, a 52 ½ feet tall Irish hunter-warrior was known as a friendly giant and is something of a symbol for County Antrim hospitality today. People could often see him and his wife Oonagh gazing across the sea waving … Continue reading →

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Irish Dancing and a GAA Match

Posted on January 31, 2008 by genevieve.tuit

You may wonder what these two things may have in common – well 2 things actually – firstly they are both great passions of mine and secondly and possibly more importantly as far as you’re concerned they are 2 things … Continue reading →

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South Pole Conquered by West Cork Woman

Posted on January 23, 2008 by joan.oconnell

Clare O Leary from Bandon, West Cork, Ireland made history on January 8 by becoming the first Irish woman to trek to the South Pole in a four-person “Beyond Endurance” expedition team lead by Pat Falvey from Cork. Claire who … Continue reading →

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Ireland a culinary pleasure

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Maria Lieb

Excellent culinary and Ireland, a few years ago these were two different things, which did not fit together. Up to recently when people considered Irish cuisine, people always thought first of the traditional bacon and cabbage, colcannon, brown soda bread … Continue reading →

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Dublin Air Traffic Controllers Dispute

Posted on January 18, 2008 by joan.oconnell

So far today the air traffice control services in Dublin Airport operated with as normal with no delay to passengers.  At this point it is impossible to predict how and when the ban on overtime may affect services and cause … Continue reading →

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