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Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign wins gold at The Travel Marketing Awards in London
Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign has won another award – this time for ‘Best Use of Social Media’, at the annual Travel Marketing Awards, which took place recently in London. Beating off stiff competition from Thomson Holidays, Cruise.co.uk and Turismo de Canarias to claim the title, the award was presented to representatives of Tourism […]
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Alan Kavanagh has gone viral with his rendition of the late, great Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”.
Alan Kavanagh is a singer-songwriter from the small town of Ashbourne, Ireland. He is currently based in Canada, where he has gone viral with his rendition of the late, great Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. Alan recently flew out to Calgary to play the Stampede City Sessions, a concert which will air soon on Shaw TV.
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Golf in Ireland
“My favourite place to play golf is in Ireland,” says Bill Murray. “It’s the most beautiful country to play golf in. And when you come as a guest, you’re treated like a king.” After all, this is the home of champions. Follow in Rory McIlroy’s footsteps at Royal Portrush in Antrim or his home course of Holywood in Down. Take a trip […]
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The Dubliners’ Dublin…
The Dubliners’ Dublin The founder of The Dubliners’ Ronnie Drew, takes you on a guided tour through his city, Dublin, mixed up with great songs and rare interviews with each member of The Dubliners. The historical places, the favorite pubs, the ballads, drinking- and love songs in a very charming mixture. This is a series […]
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Clan celebrations
Highland games once saw clan members go head-to-head in fierce competition – and you’ll still see this enthusiasm when clans muster all their might in a tug-war. These days, clan attendance at games is now more of a social and ceremonial affair. Some Highland games are part of a wider clan gathering – a celebratory […]
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Highland Dancing
Dancers give dazzling displays of fancy footwork in Scottish dances, such as the sword dance and the famous Highland fling. Competing for titles both solo and in groups, their colourful outfits and infectious energy will leave you in high spirits. The Cowal Highland Gathering is renowned for the quality of its Highland dancing, drawing […]
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Highland Games – Bagpipes & Drums
For many, one of the most memorable sights of the Highland games is the massed bands, when hundreds of pipers and drummers from different groups come together to play and march in unison. Look out for the solo piping competitions too, where competitors play in a range of styles, including the slow, stately and complex […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Message from President Michael D. Higgins 2017
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and the 17th March, better known as St. Patrick’s Day, is our national holiday. Every year, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade helps to organise over 350 events in 100 countries around the world to mark the day. Central to this is the ‘Promote Ireland’ programme […]
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Irish Style
As we move into spring with buds starting to blossom and birds chirping happily, we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This calls for fresh new styles and colours to brighten our days and make the winter blues a thing of the past. Our annual trip to Dublin proved […]
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Bushmills Inn: Armagh Apple Tartlets with Caramel Sauce
Armagh apples are a strong part of Irish food heritage, and have European PGI status, meaning they are specific to their geographical region. Not only that, but they’re delicious, too! Ingredients For the frangipane: 3oz/75g caster sugar 3oz/75g unsalted butter 1 large egg (beaten) 4oz/110g ground almonds 1oz/25g plain flour ½ fl oz/15ml milk A […]