Tag Archives: Vacation in Ireland

Christmas Racing Festivals in Ireland this December

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland has always been renowned for its love of horse racing and the Christmas period is a particularly busy time for punters and jockeys alike with a number of exciting Racing Festivals taking place in both Dublin and Limerick. Continue reading →

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JFK planned private family vacation to Ireland

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The late American President John F Kennedy had planned a private family vacation in Ireland to visit his ancestral homestead in Dunganstown, County Wexford. Continue reading →

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The Irish Open 2013 in Kildare at the end of June

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2013 Irish Open will take place from the 27th – 30th June at Carton House in Kildare.

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Where is the best place to vacation in Ireland? Shortlist revealed

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

25 places in Ireland have been shortlisted in a bid to be crowned the best place to vacation in Ireland. Members of the public have been nominating their favourite place to holiday since early March. The list has a great … Continue reading →

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The Great Ireland Run 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The world of athletics will be focusing on the Phoenix Park in Dublin this April as excited adults and children from across the globe gather for the Great Ireland Run, now in its eleventh year. Firmly established as Ireland’s leading … Continue reading →

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Dublin’s Spire is 10 Years Old

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Love it or loathe it, the Spire on O’Connell Street in Dublin City Centre has been a prominent feature of the capitals skyline for 10 years!

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Free Travel for Kids on Dublin’s Luas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Luas, the state of the art light rail transit system in Dublin that provides an easy and fast way to travel around the capital has announced that kids can travel free of charge at weekend during February – April … Continue reading →

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Astonishing Art and Antiquities to be Admired in Limerick

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Hunt Museum located on the banks of the River Shannon in Limerick is one of Ireland’s premier museums. Housing one of the finest private collections of art and antiquities in the world, including objects from Celtic works, to works … Continue reading →

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The Irish Gathering 2013 reveals over 1,500 events

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

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.

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Derry fourth in 2013 Lonely Planet Guide

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

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 →

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