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Northern Ireland’s Game of Thrones shoot spots in fans’ top 10
As House of the Dragon transports viewers back to Westeros, fans are keen to visit Northern Ireland’s stunning Game of Thrones filming locations. As House of the Dragon transports viewers back to Westeros, fans are keen to visit Northern Ireland’s stunning Game of Thrones filming locations. Northern Ireland’s scenic landscape formed the backdrop for much […]
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Celtic Island Festival ~ Toronto
Summer’s almost over! Send it out in style with a Halfway till St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Come enjoy some cold drinks, great food and incredible views on the best patio in the city. It’s a great way to support the St. Patrick’s Parade and meet all the people involved. Advance tickets may be purchased for $20 […]
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Irish Travellers
By Declan Henry ‘Irish Traveller’ is a state-imposed term. The Traveller community instead refer to themselves as ‘Pavee’ or ‘Mincéir’, which are words from Shelta (otherwise called ‘Cant’ or ‘Gammon’), the Irish Traveller language. Travellers have been in Ireland since pre-Celtic times before the Oliver Cromwell war (1649-1653). Very little research is available, but according […]
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Mullingar readies for all-Ireland music and magic
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the biggest event on the international Irish music and cultural calendar, takes place this August in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Returning this summer after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will take place from 31 July – 7 August in Ireland’s midlands, known as the Hidden Heartlands. […]
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Iggy and Frida enjoy their first trip to Bonnie Scotland
Iggy and Frida made no bones about enjoying their week among the hills and heather “Knowing that I had a busy Summer and Autumn approaching, I decided to bring Iggy away for her first overseas holiday.We left Falcarragh on the evening of March 30 for our night sailing to Scotland. The Isle of Skye was […]
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Summertime festivals on the island of Ireland
A summertime trip to Ireland isn’t complete until you take in at least one of the many kinds of music, arts and culture festivals the island is renowned for. From the quintessentially Irish to the quirky and the downright unforgettable, Ireland’s festivals bring fun, laughter, good times and great memories. Among the key dates to look out […]
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THE CROWN FILM LOCATIONS IN SCOTLAND
It’s no secret that the Royal Family have had a long lasting love affair with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the Scottish film locations featured in Season 4 of the Netflix smash hit series, The Crown. Discover the landscapes that provided the backdrop for the popular series, as well as the […]
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The K Club to host Horizon Irish Open three times in five years
The Horizon Irish Open is to return to The K Club in County Kildare three times over the next five years as part of a long-term deal with the DP World Tour. The K Club, a previous Ryder Cup venue, will host the island of Ireland’s national open in 2023, 2025 and 2027 as part […]
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The best pubs in Ireland for the time of your life
Famed travel publisher Lonely Planet has created a list of the best pubs on the island of Ireland. Sláinte! From the collection of some 7,000 pubs scattered across the country, the leading travel guide has narrowed down its picks to a list of just 20, which it advises people to “bookmark” for their next trip. […]
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Home Sickness
HOMESICKNESS COLIN BARRETT’s Second book from the award-winning author of the critical smash Young Skins -Winner of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 -When Colin Barrett’s debut Young Skins published, it swept up several major literary awards, and, in both its linguistic originality and sharply drawn portraits of working-class […]