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Tag Archives: Ireland
Paralympics 2012 begins in London
Last night was the opening ceremony to the London 2012 Paralympics games, and what a spectacular opening, beginning with a segment depicting the Big Bang, appearances from Sir Ian McKellen and Professor Stephen Hawking’s and a massive 3,000 volunteers taking … Continue reading
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Emerald Isle Classic to attract thousands of Americans
This Saturday 1st September, The Emerald Isle Classic between Notre Dame and Navy from the USA kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at the local time of 2pm, marking the start of the Football season. The two teams … Continue reading
Irish Golfers hit the headlines again
Dubliner Padriag Harrington shot to the top of the leader board at The Barclays in Farmingdale as he went on the hunt for his first US tour title since winning the 2008 US PGA Championship. Harrington racked up a superb … Continue reading
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Ireland win Olympic Gold
Katie Taylor is Olympic Champion, winning a closely fought battle in the final of the women’s lightweight boxing division against Russia’s Sofya Ochigava. The crowd sang throughout her fights with sounds of the Fields of Athenry, Molly Malone and Bray … Continue reading
Wexford Opera Festival October 2012
For opera fans or lovers of a good show, the charming seaside town of Wexford, every year since 1951, holds an exciting and unique opera festival. Fondly referred to as “one of the best small festivals in the world”, the … Continue reading
Irish journalist and writer Maeve Binchy dies at 72
Sad news. Following a short illness top Irish journalist and writer, Maeve Binchy has died at the age of 72. Binchy has sold over 40 million books and her stories have been translated into 42 different languages. Arguably her most … Continue reading
Olympic Fever takes over!
The highly anticipated London 2012 Olympics begins tomorrow and all eyes will be on London as nations from around the world come together to compete against one another in a number of sporting events and disciplines.
Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival
For lovers of good food September is a richly laden month of culinary delights. After the extravaganza of Waterford Harvest Festival in mid-September, two weeks later is the turn of Galway with its annual world renowned Galway International Oyster & … Continue reading
Spraoi Festival – Waterford and Ireland’s International Street Arts Festival Arts Council
Attracting nearly 100,000 people, the Spraoi festival takes place yet again this August in the magnificent city of Waterford. Waterford is a vibrant city is located in Munster in the South East of Ireland and every year thanks to the … Continue reading
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West Cork man Steve Redmond is first to complete Oceans 7 Challenge
With the Olympics just a few days away, Irish sporting pride is already on a high with news that an Irish amateur swimmer has made history by completing the gruelling Seven Oceans challenge. Steve Redmond from Ballydehob in the scenic … Continue reading
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Tagged Ireland, Ocean Seven Challenge, Stephen Redmond Ballydehob, West Cork
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