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Kennys Bookshop~ children aged 12 and under to design their next Kennys.ie Bookmark!
Kennys Bookshop are calling on all children who are aged 12 and under to design their next Kennys.ie bookmark! The winning design will be printed on their next bookmark & the entrant will also win a hamper of children’s books worth €150! Kennys are looking for either vertical or horizontal designs by children, of whatever […]
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May the 4th be with you on the Wild Atlantic Way
A fun-filled festival on Ireland’s stunning west coast makes a return on the most significant day of the Star Wars lovers’ calendar. Running from 3–5 May, this year’s ‘May the 4th Be With You’ festival will welcome Stormtroopers, Darth Vaders, members of the Rebel Alliance and anyone else who wants to dust off their lightsabre […]
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New Irish-Canada strategy will see new Ireland consulate in Toronto
Ireland will be opening a new consulate in Toronto as part of a wider strategy to bring the two countries closer together by 2025. During remarks to Ottawa’s Irish community on Thursday, March 21, the first full day of spring, Ireland’s ambassador to Canada, Jim Kelly, welcomed his guests to his Rockcliffe Park residence. He […]
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SCOTTISH SAILING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IN 2019
Some of the finest sailing waters in the world are to be found here in Scotland. Discover secluded coves, explore islands, skerries and miles of rugged coastline, or glide gracefully across a misty sea loch. Our sailing in Scotland video provides plenty of inspiration if you want to learn more about sailing here. We’re also making preparations to celebrate […]
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Five top spring things to do in Ireland
Crisp, pale-blue skies, bright sunlight and lengthening days form the perfect backdrop to a spring break in Ireland. In springtime, Ireland’s landscape moves out of the winter shadows and becomes a technicolour canvas crowded with yellow daffodils, green fields and budding trees. Here are five ways to make your own picture postcard memories. 1. Visit […]
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St Patrick’s Potatoes
Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1kg medium-sized potatoes 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 100g well-flavoured farmhouse cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper 300ml milk 300ml double cream To Cook Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 1, 140ºC (275ºF). Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Overlap one-third of the slices over the base […]
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Ireland’s Ancient East.
The Wicklow Mountains National Park is nothing if not varied. Here, rushing streams and purple mountains share space with bogland, stone bridges and green valleys. In one such valley – Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes) – a solitary 6th century monk, St Kevin, sought peace. …one of the most beautiful corners of the whole […]
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St. Patrick’s Day
There’s just nothing like it. On March 17, the island of Ireland thrums with energy and excitement for St Patrick’s Day. But it’s not just us – the whole world goes green to celebrate, so pin on that shamrock and join in the fun! Is St Patrick’s Day the biggest celebration in the world? As […]
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Game of Thrones ~ Trip Ideas
Trip idea: Game of Thrones® Home to more Seven Kingdoms locations than anywhere else in the world, Northern Ireland has truly earned its title as Game of Thrones® Territory Transport yourself to Westeros – travel through the bewitched forests and ill-fated camps of the Seven Kingdoms, experience Winterfell in the North, and the azure waters […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Menu
Mid March is usually significant of two reasons for me; spring time approaching and St. Patrick’s Day. Having Irish blood run through my veins means that a good pub crawl with some traditional Irish food, live music and friends make for a perfect celebration! This year for my Irish recipes I am choosing 2 menus […]