In a year when music fans will be gasping without Oxegen, Cork’s Live at the Marquee provides a welcome month-long injection of entertainment, with everybody from Tom Petty and Christy Moore to Jedward and Olly Murs set to take to the stage between June 7 and July 7, 2012. Football fans are not forgotten either. Big screens will broadcast Ireland’s European Championship group matches against Croatia, Spain, and Italy on June 10th, 14th, and 18th , accompanied by live music and pre-kick-off and half-time family entertainment. Tickets for the soccer …
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Roscommon Lamb Festival 2012
The people behind the Roscommon Lamb Festival understand that nothing comes close to the taste of succulent spring lamb cooked to perfection. This May bank holiday weekend, they will host their fifth annual festival to celebrate that fact, but the Roscommon Lamb Festival is about more than lamb; it has developed into one of the Midland’s top agricultural, country, and family festivals. Tasty features of this year’s event include the Best of Roscommon Food & Drink event “Real Roscommon Food” on Friday 4th, when Professor Patrick Wall of UCD will speak about …
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Gourmet Greystones 2012
Greystones goes gourmet this May bank holiday weekend when local chefs celebrate their passion for seasonal and local quality food. Enjoy a gastronomic tour of the world on Sunday May 6, with the best of Irish and international food on offer in the restaurants and cafes of Greystones. Learn to create your own full Irish from scratch by having a go at a black pudding making workshop with Jack McCarthy or a pork curing and charcuterie workshop with Ed Hick. Other workshops include dairy farming, cheese and butter making with …
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Give Her a Break This Mother’s Day
Mothers across Ireland are awaiting Sunday March 18th with a mixture of hope and dread. Will you show her how much you appreciate her tireless efforts on your behalf with another bunch of wilting service-station flowers? Or will you make 2012 the year you really show how much you care? Give your mother a treat this Mother’s Day with a voucher for a GoIreland hotel break. For just €74.50pps, she can enjoy two nights bed and breakfast at a range of superb 3 and 4 star hotels throughout Ireland. And …
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St. Patrick’s Day - The World Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day 2012
Some of the world’s most iconic sights will go green for St. Patrick’s Day this year. In addition to the London Eye, South Africa’s Table Mountain, and New York’s Empire State Building, Niagara Falls and the TV Tower in Berlin will go green for the first time ever.
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Enda Kenny Launches New Tourism Initiative For Ireland
Taoiseach Enda Kenny leaped into action on behalf of Irish tourism recently when he launched Tourism Ireland’s “Jump into Ireland” campaign in New York. Addressing a huge crowd, he spoke for nearly 15 minutes about the multiple beneficial effects of tourism on the Irish economy. “We recognize as a government that tourism is of fundamental importance to our economy,” he said. “We appreciate the fact that you come to our shores and we are going to see to it that you get a really good quality experience during your visit.” …
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Cycling Tours in Ireland
You need a set of wheels to get around Ireland, but sometimes two are better than four! Book an Ireland cycling tour with our partner govisitireland.com, and enjoy a guided, independent or tailor-made exploration of this unique island. All week long guided tours include accommodation in properties approved by the Irish Tourist Board, along with free airport transfers, an Ireland tour guide with local expertise and much more. West Cork & Kerry Self-Guided Bike Tour The ideal way to explore the southern region of Kerry and West Cork, this holiday combines guided …
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Walking Tours of Ireland
No guidebook could ever do justice to the special nature of Ireland’s magic, so you just have to get out there and experience it for yourself. One great way to explore Ireland’s lesser-known charms is to book a place with our partner govisitireland on one of the many great walking tours that explore every corner of this unique island. All week-long guided tours include accommodation in properties approved by the Irish Tourist Board, along with free airport transfers, almost all meals, an Ireland tour guide with local expertise, and much more. …
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Greyhound Racing in Ireland
Enjoy a fun-packed night at “the dogs” by browsing our list of greyhound tracks in Ireland. Many of these venues provide excellent hospitality with eating facilities and lounge bars. Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium South Lotts Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, Dublin Great racing, great food and drink, great entertainment. Lifford Greyhound Racing Co Ltd Lifford Greyhound Racing Co Ltd, Race Track, Lifford, Donegal ‘A Night at the Dogs’ is a great way to spend an evening, especially if you are in a group. Ideal for a work …
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Irish Music Venues in Ireland
Public houses and other establishments which feature live traditional Irish music are wide and varied throughout Ireland. Browse our list of some of the popular venues and enjoy the craic of a hearty session. Pettigo Inn Bar And Restaurant Main Street, Pettigo, Donegal This premises is located in the border town of Pettigo -(Donegal / Fermanagh). With old world charm, open fires, renowned ‘specials’ and pub food it is a popular stop with both locals and visitors alike. Stop by for some trad and a creamy pint. …
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