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Edinburgh Festivals & The Fringe
Back for another spectacle in 2024, the Edinburgh Festivals are set to bring a wave of colour and soaring excitement to the city. The Edinburgh International Festival is renowned world-wide and sees thousands of tourists and locals alike come together to enjoy a month of art shows and performances across Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh Festivals 2023/24 […]
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Forge special memories on Valentine’s Day in Ireland
Why not book a Valentine’s getaway and discover the many ways to celebrate romance on the island of Ireland. Where better to celebrate St Valentine’s Day than in the very city where the saint is buried. On a Dublin break you can visit the Shrine of St Valentine in Whitefriar Street Church and ask him for a […]
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12 Things You Must Know About Robert Burns
Pull up your hose (kilt socks), whack on your tartan apron, and get ready for Burns Night. Robbie Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet, and his name is known across the globe as one of Scotland’s greatest icons. The celebration takes place on Robbie’s birthday anniversary, the 25th of January. (his friends messed that one up on the first Burns supper, they […]
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Burns Night Supper! Classic Haggis
Haggis…Serve up a Scottish supper to remember the essential Haggis, Clapshot & Whiskey Sauce! Celtic Canada shares a favourite dish… Ingredients 500g Haggis Clapshot 500g floury spuds, peeled, chopped 500g yellow turnip or Rutabagas as we know in Canada, peeled, chopped 50g butter 75ml double cream Salt & pepper 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives Whiskey Sauce […]
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Exciting places to snow tube in Ontario
Snow tubing is the 2.0 version of the quintessential Canadian sport, tobogganing. Like tobogganing, snow tubing involves rocketing down a snow-packed track without breaks and with the added element of spinning in an inner tube. The best part? It’s no skill, all-thrill fun. Check out these action-packed places to snow tube in Ontario. Snow Tubing […]
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Christmas Vegetables
Perfect Roast Potatoes The most important thing to remember for perfect potatoes is not to roast them too long in advance as they lose their crunch if you keep them waiting. Start by par-boiling the peeled potatoes for 6-8 minutes. Drain well and leave to dry out in the saucepan for a few minutes. Heat the […]
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MacNean Plum Pudding with Almond Custard
Nothing like it to finish off the feast! Auntie Maureen’s Plum Pudding 50g (2oz) plain flour½ tsp ground mixed spice¼ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp ground cloves175g (6oz) fresh white breadcrumbs175g (6oz) light muscovado sugar175g (6oz) raisins50g (2oz) currants225g (8oz) sultanas50g (2oz) candied mixed peel50g (2oz) blanched almonds, chopped½ apple, grated (core discarded)½ small carrot, gratedfinely […]
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SHINE
A song from the box room Recorded with Gavin Glass and Rachel Grace at Orphan studios in Wexford.Inspired by those good people who are always there to pull us out of the darkness. Maith thú “S H I N E is dedicated to all those who shine a light into the darkness.” “It’s always a […]
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Escape to Luxury in the Great Outdoors:
Prepare for a new way of experiencing the great outdoors. King-sized beds instead of sleeping bags, mood lighting instead of flashlights and gourmet cooking instead of hot dogs – this is camping like you have never experienced before. Glamping enthusiasts and nature lovers can now experience the best of both worlds – the tranquility of […]
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Ireland Illuminates
Watch iconic landmarks and monuments across the island ofIreland highlight the shared history, heritage and culturalconnections between Ireland and Canada #IrelandIlluminates Watch Now