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Family Easter fun in Ontario
Spring heralds the return of warmer weather, lovely flowers, and of course, Easter-themed events and activities. Kids of all ages love the spring sunshine, spending time with friends and all the chocolate treats they’re rewarded with at the end of a successful egg hunt. Your family is sure to have lots of fun at these […]
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Celebrate 2023 maple syrup season in Ontario
Each year as winter recedes, the changing climate brings warmer days and frosty nights. This causes sap in sugar maple trees to flow up from the roots, and maple harvesting to kick into high gear. During this short, but eagerly anticipated sweet season, guests flock to sugar bushes (maple tree forests) and sugar shacks to […]
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Disney + to premiere music docu-special on U2’s Bono and The Edge
“Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman” captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown. On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, and coinciding with the highly anticipated new release from U2, “Songs of Surrender”, Disney+ will premiere a music docu-special that […]
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Pancake Day ~get that lemon and sugar, or whatever floats your boat!
Ingredients – 300g plain flour 4 eggs, lightly beaten 500ml milk butter 60ml lemon juice, approx 2 tablespoons caster sugar, approx Instructions Sift the flour into a bowl. Combine the eggs and milk then add to the flour. Mix until the batter is smooth then cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Lightly grease […]
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How St Valentine ended up buried in a Dublin church
Relics of the martyred St Valentine are enshrined in a Dublin city-centre church, thanks to a bit of Irish charm. Every year in and around St Valentine’s Day, couples from far and wide make a beeline for the Shrine of St Valentine in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin. Over the last few decades the church in Aungier […]
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Connacht Fleadh Events
A major Fleadh Festival programme of events is planned for the centre of the town during the week leading into the Fleadh. PRO Eamonn Walsh said “We plan to make the Connacht Fleadh in Ballina a mini All-Ireland Fleadh with a 10 day festival programme running from June 23rd – July 2nd 2023. Walsh added […]
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Ireland set to honour St Brigid and celebrate spring
A new public holiday in February jointly celebrates St Brigid and the Celtic festival of Imbolc, which marks the beginning of spring. Traditionally, St Brigid’s Day and Imbolc are marked in Ireland on 1 February, but the new public holiday will fall annually on the first Monday of February (6 February this year). The holiday […]
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Embrace a new adventure in Northern Ireland
Bursting with top-class experiences to satisfy every interest, Northern Ireland always has something new to offer. Delve into history, learn some Celtic skills, commune with nature or savour some fine food – whatever your passion you’ll find that Northern Ireland delivers. Soak up some Celtic vibesStep into Armagh’s ancient past on the Unearthing Macha guided walking tour. […]
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Irish National Stud scoops top visitor experience
The Irish National Stud & Gardens in County Kildare has won a top international award for its ground-breaking Irish Racehorse Experience. The Irish National Stud & Gardens in Ireland’s Ancient East is one of the island’s treasures. A unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty and home to some of the most magnificent horses in the world, it […]
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10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ROBERT BURNS
The world will soon again, on 25th January, be celebrating birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s best-loved son and its National Bard. His passionate and inspiring songs and poetry have touched many hearts and influenced thousands of people around the globe. No matter which corner of the world you come from, whether it’s China, Russia, Mexico or […]