Tag Archives: Ireland

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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Ryainair Rumoured to make Announcement at St. Patrick Reception in White House

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to leading reports, leading Irish budget airline Ryanair will be announcing a deal to buy 200 aircrafts from Boeing at the annual reception to mark St. Patrick’s Day. The reception will take place at the White House to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Much-Fun-to-be-had at the Run-a-muck Challenge!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place in just under two weeks time on Saturday 9th March at 11am in the grounds of Clonkeeran House, near Johnstown Bridge in County Kildare, one of Ireland’s most popular off-road fun and run challenges, Run-a-Muck will take place.

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Greetings from space as irish language invades the twittersphere

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst we look to the skies for signs of life and alien language, last week it was a foreign language familiar to us but alien to most outside of Ireland that made its way onto twittersphere via the unusual outer … Continue reading →

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Ireland Ladies Triple Crown Success and World Cup Qualification

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland Ladies Rugby Team is currently riding high in the Women’s RBS 6 Nations competition and revelling in their qualification for next year’s World Cup in Paris.

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Historic Third Oscar Win for Daniel Day-Lewis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Making Oscar history, Wicklow based actor Daniel Day-Lewis, scooped Best Actor Oscar for his role as Abraham Lincoln at last night’s star studded ceremony.

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Historic Cycling wins for Ireland

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Martyn Irvine scooped the World Championship track title in a fantastic fashion at the velodrome in Minsk, Belarus. Making him only the second ever Irish man in history to win a World Championship Track Title!

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