Tag Archives: Ireland

Ireland’s Friendly Soccer Game against Wales ends 0-0

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Last night the Republic of Ireland soccer team began the football season with a 0-0 over our close neighbors, Wales. Critics felt both teams played poorly, with Ireland unable to break through a weak Wales side. 

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The Irish Sky to be lit up by Meteor Shower

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Astronomers and Star gazers are in for a real treat tonight as a Persieds Meteor shower crosses earth’s atmosphere, lighting up our skies with a natural firework display!

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The Galway Film Fleadh 2013

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place from the 9th – 14th July 2013, is the Galway Film Fleadh. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the full programme of events that will include screenings, talks and workshops will be launched later this month.

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Ireland play England in Friendly International Soccer Game

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Last night Ireland played England in a friendly international soccer match. The two teams, who have not met on the pitch for many years, battled it out at Wembley Stadium where the game finished at a 1-1 draw at full time. … Continue reading →

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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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Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Where: Main Beach, Bundoran, Co. Donegal From the 21st to the 23rd of June you can combine surf and music with this popular festival in Ireland.  With rock and dance music a heavy feature, party besides the sea in this … Continue reading →

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Irish Golfer McDowell Wins European Title Ahead of Irish Open

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Golfer Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championships in Bulgaria.

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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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New Study Says Young Irish Women are ‘Most Optimistic’

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Despite the changing times of late, a new study has found that people from Ireland are the most optimistic. The study has found that Irish people, young women in particular, are the most optimistic when it comes to looking at their … Continue reading →

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Listowel Writers’ Week, Ireland

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Where: Listowel When:  May 29th to June 2nd 2013 Every May international literary figures from around the world gather in Listowel  to celebrate the work of new and established writers. 2013 will mark the 42nd year of the festival which … Continue reading →

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