Yes, you can finally stop deicing the car and start packing away the winter woollies - the first bank holiday of summer is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start planning for a weekend of fun (in the sun? Or is that just being just a little too optimistic?) Whichever corner of Ireland you plan on visiting this May bank holiday weekend, GoIreland has a range of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. You could head to Limerick for Riverfest 2013, a celebration of …
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The Gathering: What’s Happening?
It was hailed as the biggest thing to happen to Irish tourism since visitors began to discover the charms of this Emerald Isle, but what is going on with the Gathering? Billed as an opportunity for those living here to extend an invitation to friends and family living elsewhere to visit during 2013, it is designed to be a celebration of what it means to be Irish. Events kicked off with a massive New Year’s Eve party in Dublin and continue throughout the year, with clan gatherings, festivals, concerts, and …
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Get Active on A Spring Break in Ireland
It’s spring, and with the longer days and (slightly) warmer weather, it’s time to blow the cobwebs away with an outdoors holiday in Ireland. And even if your most strenuous recent exercise was using the TV remote, there is an activity break out there for all levels of fitness - and none. From leisurely walks to high-level hikes, there is a trip to suit you. Book a hotel in Ireland to make the most of this spectacular country of ours, and, if you want to incorporate several destinations in one …
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Take a Family Break this Easter
It’s been a long, cold winter, but with the evenings lengthening and the Easter holidays glowing on the horizon, you can look forward to a family spring break. There’s little point in booking a luxury hotel, however, if it does not cater for people with children. Delightful decor and lavish leisure options mean nothing if you’re staying somewhere that doesn’t look after the needs of little ones, so it’s a relief to know that some of the best hotels have spacious family rooms especially for you. Here are just some …
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Dublin: The Home of St. Valentine
If you always thought Paris was the most romantic city in the world, you might want to think again. St. Valentine is the patron saint of the loved-up everywhere, and his final resting place is in a completely different European capital - Dublin. So why not make a date in Ireland’s capital and spend a night or a weekend in a hotel in Dublin for a truly unforgettable Valentine’s celebration in 2013? St Valentine’s Walks Impress your loved one with your knowledge of the patron saint of all things romantic …
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Burn Off Christmas in Killarney
Nobody’s suggesting you follow Rudolph’s example and survive on carrots this Christmas, but if you’d like to do something a bit more strenuous than simply pressing the remote and opening another tin of biscuits, check out some of the activities scheduled for Killarney this Christmas holiday: 5km Santa Fun Run December 15th Really get the season (and your heart rate) going with a fun run around Killarney’s stunning national park. The run is designed for people of all ages and levels of fitness, so keep your competitive spirit under your …
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Best Hotels for Cork Jazz Festival
It’s not all about jazz at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Runnning from October 26th to 29th, the annual extravaganza has secured such international names as the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Miles Smiles (who plays a double-bill with drumming prodigy Chris Dave), Phronesis, Christine Tobin and Anna Maria Jopek. But you can also hear eclectic alternatives like De La Soul, Cathy Davey, The Walls, The Hot 8 Brass Band, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and Prince Fatty with Hollie Cook.
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Randaddys Charity Fundraiser: Man v Spaghetti
In all of our lives we all have ups and downs and some may have more than others. I know in my short life there has been a lot.
My mother, being single & with two kids, our family had to struggle from time to time. We were fortunate enough to have help around us to fall back on. I have always been taught by my mother to give back whenever I had a chance and I have done so through my career.
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Irish Open Portrush 2012
The Irish Open returns to Northern Ireland this summer when the high-profile event is staged at Royal Portrush from June 28th to July 1st. The prestigious competition has not been held in Northern Ireland since 1953, but this year it’s Royal Portrush’s chance to shine, with its world-class links course set to showcase the talents of some of the world’s best golfers. Northern Irish natives Rory McIlroy (2011 US Open Champion), Darren Clarke (the Open Champion 2011) and Graeme McDowell (2010 US Open Champion) will all be competing against the …
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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Kilkenny
Kilkenny needs no introduction as one of Ireland’s most popular counties among visitors, but some aspects of Kilkenny’s life and history may not be so familiar. We have uncovered some Kilkenny facts that we certainly didn’t know. Read on to see how clued in you are about Kilkenny! As befits a county that is unrivalled when it comes to hurling prowess, our first interesting fact about Kilkenny relates to the All-Ireland Hurling Championship. When it comes to hurling, Kilkenny has confronted the English county of Lancashire more often (twice) than …
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