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Ireland Eyes Oscar Success

The 85th Oscars will take place this weekend on Sunday 24th February and as the ceremony continually grew in size and grandeur, it has since 2011 been held  in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, just steps from the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

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Book Club Festival, Ennis, Co. Clare

From March 1st to 3rd 2013, the unique Ennis Book Club Festival will take place in the town of Ennis, Co. Clare. The festival aims to promote the enjoyment of reading and it also wishes to encourage avid readers to … Continue reading

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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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Ted Fest Returns

For those of you who are fans of the legendary Irish comedy show, Father Ted, you will be delighted to know that the popular ‘Ted Fest’ festival is returning for 2013. From Feburary 21st to 24th, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway … Continue reading

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International Award Recognition for Dublin Animation Studios

This weekend the best in TV, Film and Music was celebrated across the globe, with the Grammys take place in Los Angeles, the BAFTAs in London and the International Emmy Awards for Kids taking place in New York.

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Butlers Chocolate Experience – Dublin, Ireland

Ireland’s very own Chocolate factory has just recently opened. The Butler’s Chocolate Experience is sure to please any chocoholic! Discover the progress of Butlers from 1932 to 2013 through the vast artefacts and memorabilia before learning about the all important … Continue reading

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Irish element to Presidental inauguration as Obamas Irish cousin visits

After a successful re-election during the summer, president Obama looks set to kick off his second term as 57th president of the United States in style with a major inauguration celebration taking place today. Amidst the officialdom and all the … Continue reading

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Hollywood comes to Dublin and Wicklow

Hotly tipped as one of the films of the year, Lincoln is racking up award nominations from everywhere and this week as the award ceremonies for the year began, its winning streak started when Daniel Day Lewis scoped the Best … Continue reading

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Saying farewell to Christmas and our Christmas tree in style

It is now time to bid Christmas 2012 a permanent farewell and say hello to 2013 fully as today everything gets back to normality. Whilst the Christmas lights and decorations can be taken down to be stored for next year, … Continue reading

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Eminem finally to perform at Slane Castle

Yet another worldwide music megastar will perform live in Ireland next year, as it was announced that Eminem, who has collaborated with a range of musical superstars, will play at Slane Castle on 17th August.

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