Tag Archives: Ireland

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.

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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

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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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Top Research Boat Docks in Ireland

A plankton boat said to be at the center of the first ever global study of marine plankton attempt, has docked at Dún Laoghaire harbour. Travelling across fifty countries in the past two and a half years, the boat has … Continue reading

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Ballina Salmon Festival

In legend, the Salmon of Knowledge was a main feature of Irish folklore and heritage, an immortal creature of lore it was said to bestow wisdom on any who was fortunate enough to catch and eat it. This week legend … Continue reading

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West Cork Literary Festival: a festival to note in Bantry this week

While Galway seems to be on a high for the month of July with a wide range of festivals and events, throughout the country there is much to see and do with festivals both big and small held nationwide. West … Continue reading

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Dublin Horse Show at the RDS

Ireland yet again is the place to be as there are only 41 days to go (not that we’re counting!) until the the Dublin Horse Show. The long running horse show will take place yet again at the RDS showgrounds … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Giant Causeway Visitor Centre Now Open

The Giant Causeway is the North of Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction and yesterday it just got even bigger or better as the new 18.5 million visitor centre was opened by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

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The Irish Open a success for golf in Portrush

The Irish Open, which has taken place over the past four days, despite the rain, attracted over 100,000 spectators to the magnificent Royal Portrush. The crowds were hoping for an Irish winner on the last day and were willing on … Continue reading

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