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Vikings: Valhalla stars talk destination Ireland
A newly released Tourism Ireland video takes a behind-the-scenes look at Vikings: Valhalla, the upcoming Netflix Original, produced by MGM Television, which was filmed in County Wicklow. Premiering on Netflix from 25 February, the brand new series was filmed across the beautiful Wicklow Mountains in Ireland’s Ancient East. Set over 100 years after the events […]
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Five unexpected facts behind St Patrick’s Day
The big day – 17 March – will soon be here, and once again people all around the world will be inspired to pay homage to St Patrick, Ireland, and Irish culture and heritage. As one of the most popular cultural events on the planet, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions every year. Yet […]
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Let’s go to Ireland from $499
Let’s go to Ireland and embrace the breathtaking views Let’s go with Special Sale fares Toronto to Dublin From $499* *r/t incl. taxes & fees T&C’s apply Travel April 1 – June 15, 2022 Book by March 24th Check out our summer fares too! https://www.aerlingus.com/en-ca/lets-go-ireland?utm_source=ca_partners&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lh_ca_to_ireland_2203&utm_content=lh_ca_to_ireland_2203_ca_partners
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St Patrick’s Day traditions back in the old country
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around the world it might be all green beer, dressing up like leprechauns and donning ‘kiss me I’m Irish’ […]
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St Patrick’s Day merriment you won’t want to miss
After a two-year break, live parades and in-person events are back in Ireland to celebrate the island’s national holiday. With the people taking to the streets to celebrate St Patrick’s Day for the first time since 2019, the whole country is setting up for an array of festivities that will be bigger and better than […]
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Epic ways to celebrate St David’s Day
St David’s Day celebration traditions 1 March is one of the most colourful days of the year here in Wales. You’ll find bright yellow daffodils, green leeks and vibrant traditional dress. Join the festivities and discover the wondrous legend of St David in true Welsh style. Usually, St David’s Day is a day of parades, concerts and […]
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Titanic Belfast set to celebrate ten terrific years
Voted the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction and recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, Titanic Belfast is getting ready to mark its tenth birthday. To mark its 10th anniversary on 31 March, the world-leading attraction is inviting people to share their favourite ‘Titanic Memories’ from over the last decade for the chance to […]
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Step up and book ahead for an Irish Culture Retreat
Immerse yourself in a world of Irish music, song, dance, folklore, traditions, landscape, scenery and company on a unique Irish Culture Retreat. A fantastic experience of the very best of traditional and authentic Ireland awaits in the summer of 2023 in the hands of expert Irish dance teacher and choreographer Edwina Guckian. Edwina’s Irish Culture […]
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The 10 best places to steal a Valentine’s Day kiss on the island of Ireland
On an island that seems just perfectly designed for lovers there’s no shortage of stunning destinations where you can steal a romantic kiss. It doesn’t have to be exactly on 14 February, but think of the brownie points you can score if you can set up a romantic smooch somewhere in Ireland for Valentine’s Day […]
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BRIARHILL TO BROOKLYN
An Irish family saga hits close to home From 1845 to 1848 a mysterious potato blight devastated Ireland’s clacháns, townlands, and cities. Nearly a million died, and hundreds of thousands of Irish migrated from the Emerald Isle to begin new lives in America, Canada, Australia, or Great Britain. Many of us know the particulars of […]