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The Irish Gathering 2013 reveals over 1,500 events
It’s been revealed that over 1,500 events will be staged throughout Ireland next year by local communities, family groups and local organisations as part of the Irish Gathering 2013.
Ireland’s Rugby young guns stun the mighty Pumas at the Aviva Stadium
Whilst our soccer team has yet to set the world alight as of late, we can rest assured that Irish rugby is alive and kicking after the brilliant performance by our national rugby team against leading rugby nations Argentina in … Continue reading
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Tagged Ireland, Ireland vacations, Irish rugby, Rugby in Ireland
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Prayer Book of Michael Collins turns up 90 years after his death
Famous throughout Ireland, Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Finance and Teachta Dála (TD) for Cork South in the First Dáil of 1919. A director of Intelligence for the IRA and member of the Irish delegation during … Continue reading
Posted in Cork, Ireland
Tagged cork, Ireland, Michael Collins, Michael Collins Prayer Book
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The O’ Breen Surname History
The O’ Breen surname is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic-Irish name “O’Braion”, descendant of “Braon” and dates from the 11th century. To this day it is a widely distributed name throughout Ireland. It can be translated by name meaning … Continue reading
West Cork’s Finest Foods Hit UK Supermarkets
Two of West Cork’s finest fares will soon be appearing on the shelves of UK Supermarkets nationwide!
Posted in Ireland, Irish Food
Tagged Clonakilty, Clonakilty Black Pudding, food, Glenilen Farm, Ireland, Irish Food, West Cork, West Cork Food
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Derry fourth in 2013 Lonely Planet Guide
Good news for Ireland for next year, not only will 2013 see the Irish Gathering in full force, but one of the islands key cities has been cited in Lonely Planets top ten list of cities worth visiting in 2013. … Continue reading
The Fitzgerald Family History
The roots of the name Fitzgerald derive from the French Normans. When the High King of Ireland died in the early 12th century, Diarmait Mac Murchada of Leinster was exiled. He persuaded the British British King Henry II to allow … Continue reading
Surfers flock to Ireland’s west coast in search of big waves
This Weekend Surfers from all over the world will join our own Irish surfers in search of the biggest waves this winter that are expected to hit Ireland’s west coast.
Posted in Ireland, Sport in Ireland
Tagged donegal, Ireland, Sligo, surfing ireland, Watersports Ireland
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West Cork Pub is new entry into Michelin Pub Guide 2013
Deasy’s Harbour Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Clonakilty has received the much sought after accolade and entry into the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2013, which recognises pubs in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland … Continue reading
Posted in Best Pubs in Cork, Cork, Hurling, Irish Food
Tagged Clonakilty, cork, food, Ireland, Irish Food, Michelin Pubs Ireland
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Halloween – an Irish Tradition
Halloween is arguably most celebrated in the United States every year but did you know Halloween is said to come from an Irish tradition? Although, the origin of the word ‘Halloween’ is Christian, it is said to have pagan roots … Continue reading
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Tagged Halloween in Ireland, Ireland, Irish Halloween traditions, Irish traditions
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