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Heart of St Laurence O’Toole Has Joyful Homecoming at Christ Church Cathedral
The heart of St Laurence O’Toole, Dublin’s patron saint, returned to its rightful home in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin The heart of St Laurence O’Toole, Dublin’s patron saint, returned to its rightful home in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Thursday April 26. The relic was stolen from the cathedral in March 2012 and after a six […]
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Highland Games
What do you get when you combine international athletes, local communities and visitors at a Highland games? A warm welcome and a cracking family-friendly day out! The Highland Games are getting closer and in preparation for the activities plan your trip today! With Highland Festivals taking place from BC to Nova Scotia and beyond you have your pick… […]
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BritBox’s April Slate Announced
BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Worldwide and ITV, is set to celebrate the spring this April with an array of top UK titles. Starting the month with the annual Easter From Kings event, the roster will also include a political stunt featuring one of the UK’s most popular political programs (Question Time) and […]
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Spicy Topping ~ A great recipe to spice up your Sunday roast!
Roast Leg of Lamb with Spicy Topping – A great recipe to spice up your Sunday roast! Serves 10-12 Preparation time: 90 minutes Ingredients 1 leg of lamb approx. 2 ½kgs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Spice Mixture 1 tablesp. ground turmeric 1 tablesp. ground cumin 1/2 teasp. chilli flakes 1 teasp. cayenne 1 […]
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Why you should travel to Ireland in the spring!
What’s not to love about Ireland in spring? New Tourism Ireland video explores why you should visit this season! Crisp mornings and sun-filled blue skies are just two of the reasons that make the island of Ireland the perfect place to visit in the spring, between March and June! Tourism Ireland’s lovely new video celebrates […]
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Green light for St Patrick’s celebrations around the world!
Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days – as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2018 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick. Each year, […]
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Irish Passport for Paddy’s Day!
Irish Lingo… Irish Passport for Paddy’s Day….Speaking of beer, we all know that a libation at an authentic Irish pub is a big part of the celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day. And as you share a drink or two, thanks to Ancestry you can also talk the talk. Freshen up on your Irish lingo and […]
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Kiss me. I’m cultured.
Beloved Irish writer Oscar Wilde once said, “I have nothing to declare but my genius.” Unleash your own genius and impress your friends with these amazing facts about Irish contributions to Canada and beyond: The greening of Sussex Drive – Did you know that a third of our country’s 22 Prime Ministers boast Irish roots, […]
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Put the “I” in Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with Ancestry’s Irish Guide
Put the “I” in Irish….It is often said that there are two types of people in the world: those who are Irish and those who wish they were. This St. Patrick’s Day, Ancestry, the leader in family history and consumer genomics, has put together an Irish Guide, a one-stop shop for celebrating your ‘inner Irish’. […]
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Minister Denis Naughton switches on the green lights at Niagara Falls
Worldwide tourism push gets the green light for St Patrick’s Day Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten (12 March) switched the green lights on Niagara Falls, as part of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Canada. Minister Naughten is in Canada as part of a “Promote Ireland” programme around St Patrick’s […]