After last weekend’s thrilling yet too close for comfort win over England at Croke Park, three 6 Nations fixtures have brought three wins for the Irish rugby team. The big question remaining is - can they replicate this form into the final two fixtures and win the Grand Slam for the first time since 1948? Read on for more… Its fair to say that expectations were low going into the Six Nations 2009 - Ireland had a new coach in Munster maestro Declan Kidney, and his aim at the start …
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There’s never been a better time to enjoy a break away in Ireland with GoIreland.com! With so much accommodation to choose from at the lowest prices ever, it’s hard to resist a short hotel break. Here, at GoIreland.com, we have just launched our new Special Offers page where you’ll find some of the best hotel deals in Ireland just waiting to be booked! Sick of trawling through websites looking for hotel deals in Ireland? Well we’ve just made finding a cheap hotel deal in Ireland a lot easier for you! …
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In these tough economic times, there is one piece of good news on the horizon - it’s almost certain that the Cork Swansea Ferry Service will be reinstated! Now, it’s not sure when, but it’s looking very promising for the 2009 tourist season. This long awaited good news will be warmly welcomed by the people and businesses of the south west of Ireland, who have been left without this vital lifeline since the service was abruptly ended back in late 2006. The Swansea Cork ferry route provides one of the main …
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Planning a trip from the UK to the beautiful south west of Ireland in the near future? Then you’ll be glad to know that Aer Lingus are due to recommence their Shannon-Heathrow route, while there’s also talks that the Swansea-Cork ferry service will be back up and running in the next few months all going to plan. Shannon Airport is located in County Clare and is the gateway to the west of Ireland, which is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty. In August 2007, Aer Lingus decided to axe one …
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From the National Gallery of Ireland through to more quirky and less mainstream art galleries, Dublin is awash with wonderful art collections in all parts of the city. Join us as we check out the top 7 art galleries of Dublin and find out what they each have to offer, how to get there and much more! Our top 7 Galleries: Chester Beatty Library Location: Dublin Castle, Dublin 2. Founded by American Alfred Chester Beatty - Beatty’s collections began when he was a small child, his early collections consisted of …
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Fancy a flutter at the races over the festive season or maybe you’ve a few tips for the races? If so, don’t miss out on the Leapardstown Christmas Racing Festival 2008. This 4 day event runs from Saint Stephen’s Day, December 26th, to December 29th and is the highlight of the National Hunt Season. The venue is Leopardstown Racecourse. Built 120 years ago in 1888, Leopardstown Racecourse is probably the country’s most famous race track. It’s located just 6 miles from Dublin city centre and is surrounded by the stunning …
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Are you a rugby fan? If you are, then you’re in for a pre-Christmas treat at Croke Park. This November it’s playing host to two eagerly awaited Autumn 2008 Rugby Internationals on two consecutive weekends - Ireland v New Zealand & Ireland v Argentina. When is it happening? Saturday November 15th and Saturday November 22nd. Dublin has a famed hospitality, which makes a weekend break a pleasure, and if you throw in the spice of a top rugby match to the mix it raises the atmosphere stakes even higher! The talented …
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Glin Castle in County Limerick is the number one castle hotel in Europe and that’s according to Trip Adivsor - the travel information website. The 4 star Glin Castle Hotel stands magnificently on the banks of the River Shannon in County Limerick, surrounded by a beautiful 500 acre demesne. Glin Castle is one of the most important historical castles in Ireland. It has been in the Fitzgerald family - Knights of Glin for over 700 years. The Knights of Glin were a branch of this powerful Norman family. In the …
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Shaw’s Birthplace at 33 Synge Street is one of Dublin’s top historic sites. This two-storey Victorian terraced house was the first home of the famous Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who later won numerous prizes for his works, including the Noble Prize for Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938). There’s a plaque outside the door that simply says ”Author of Many Plays”. Check out our guide to Shaw’s Birth Place, with details on the history of the house, how to get here and on Shaw himself. George Bernard Shaw was …
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Find out what destinations in Ireland have made the Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Top 100 places to visit in the world. Trip Advisor have revealed their 2008 Traveller’s Choice Destination Awards and we are very proud to announce that Dingle in County Kerry has been chosen as one of the top destinations not only in Europe - but in the world! Dingle in County Kerry is now one of the top destinations to visit in Europe. This rugged picturesque peninsula (once described by National Geographic as “the most beautiful place …
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