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Take a trip somewhere into forgotten Ireland
Outdoor adventure, tasty seafood, quirky shops, ancient castles and a magical shoreline – the coastal towns and villages of Dublin Bay promise unforgettable trips out of the city. Stretching from Malahide in the north to Bray in the south, the curving coastline of Dublin Bay provides a splendid setting for a string of charming coastal […]
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Historic 4 Star Luxury Royal Marine Hotel & Spa
The luxury hotel which is now the Royal Marine Hotel was first built in 1863. Dating back to 1828 however, a hotel known as Hayes Hotel stood on this magnificent site overlooking Dublin Bay. The hotel was purchased by William Dargan, builder of the first Railway in Ireland between Dublin and Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire) and […]
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Now is your chance to live on a beautiful Irish island
If the Oscar-nominated movie, The Banshees of Inisherin, made you hanker after a home on an idyllic Irish island, your luck is in. The Irish government has announced that it is offering grants of up to €84,000 to people willing to refurbish vacant or derelict homes on over 20 islands off the spectacular west coast […]
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Southern Peninsulas
Foaming seas, staggering cliffs, ancient constructs – experience the awe inspiring views of Ireland’s Southern Peninsulas… FOLLOW THIS FIVE DAY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY COVERING 303 MILES Strike out from Tralee, and discover five impeccable peninsulas – Dingle, Iveragh, Beara, Sheep and Mizen – each with its own quirky identity. From the ancient and ethereal beauty of the […]
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Eamonn Ceannt’s iconic pipes marked the start of the 2023 Connacht Fleadh held in Ballina on the 28th July and played a haunting part in the story of one of the lesser known heroes of 1916.
My Granduncle’s unwitting part in the execution of Irish patriot and Proclamation signatory Eamonn Ceannt. For one brief spine- tingling moment; history was brought to life as the audience was held spellbound, as the plaintive tones of “The Foggy Dew” played on Ceannt’s ancient pipes by Eamonn Walsh, filled the small courtyard as Mary Gallagher, […]
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‘National Tartan Day’
April 6th is National Tartan Day—a day for celebrating the contributions to our country of the more than four million Canadians who have Scottish ancestry. Canada joins with many other countries around the world today in recognizing the achievements of their citizens who hail from Scotland. National Tartan Day is marked annually on April 6, the […]
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Tartan and Kilts
Name five iconic things about Scotland, and chances are one of them will be tartan or a kilt! We’re well known for men in kilts, but it’s so much more than just something to wear – it’s a historic piece of clothing which has stood the test of time. These days you can find tartan […]
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Boxing Ontario! Boxing was born when first a person lifted a fist against another in play.
Boxing Ontario. Boxing was born when first a person lifted a fist against another in play. Different eras of the sport have been distinguished by the various incantations of rule sets. Carvings and paintings show people lifting their fists over 5,000 years ago in ancient Sumeria and over 3,000 years ago in ancient Egypt. It’s […]
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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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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’. […]