Tag: Ireland

  • Annual Luncheon at The Heart & Crown

    Annual Luncheon at The Heart & Crown

    On March 10, the Heart and Crown will be hosting its annual Irish Canadian Luncheon to kick off Saint-Patrick’s Week and celebrate the strong and longstanding relationship between the Irish and Canadians while raising funds for charities. This year, all funds raised will be distributed between two important charities: Bruyère Foundation here in Ottawa and […]

  • The Irish Flag will be raised at Toronto City Hall

    The Irish Flag will be raised at Toronto City Hall

    The Irish Flag will be raised at Toronto City Hall Sunday, March 5th @ 11:00 a.m. This tradition marks the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day! Recognizing the significant contributions made by the Irish community to celebrate cultural heritage and rich traditions with a month long calendar of popular events within the Irish community. We encourage […]

  • Michael McCormack ~Grand Marshal St. Patrick’s Day Parade Toronto on March 19, 2017.

    Michael McCormack ~Grand Marshal St. Patrick’s Day Parade Toronto on March 19, 2017.

    The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society of Toronto is pleased to announce Michael McCormack as Grand Marshal for the 30th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Toronto on March 19, 2017. The McCormack family has played a pivotal role in supporting the St. Patrick’s Day parade in its modern day incarnation, as Michael’s […]

  • The five best walks close to Dublin City Centre

    The five best walks close to Dublin City Centre

    Bordered by Meath to the north, Kidare to the east, Wicklow to the south and the Irish Sea Dublin is beautifully positioned between four locations of natural beauty and majesty that make it an ideal location for hikers and lovers of the outdoors to get out and about and breath deep that iconic Irish air […]

  • Ireland Through the Eyes of an Artist

    Ireland Through the Eyes of an Artist

    Tour Facilitators Maureen Fautley & Dawn-Angela Seeley from Oakville, Ontario have a combined 16 years experience working with travel agents to take their boutique, small groups of artists, artist types (and significant others) to destinations like Ireland, Tuscany, France and Mexico. Their experience tells them that what separates their tours from the “Big Bus Tours” […]

  • Score for tourism! Tourism Ireland captialises on Six Nations clash to boost tourism from Italy and to support 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

    Score for tourism! Tourism Ireland captialises on Six Nations clash to boost tourism from Italy and to support 2023 Rugby World Cup bid

    Score for tourism! Tourism Ireland captialises on Six Nations clash to boost tourism from Italy and to support 2023 Rugby World Cup bid – Tourism Ireland Italy coach Conor O’Shea (centre) with Niamh Kinsella, Tourism Ireland’s Manager Italy, and Irish Ambassador to Italy Bobby McDonagh, at the Piazza Barberini in Rome, on the eve of […]

  • Celebrating Canadian Celtic Heritage – Celtic Charity!

    Celebrating Canadian Celtic Heritage – Celtic Charity!

    Something very exciting is about to happen…. subscribe to our newsletter NOW so you don’t miss it!! We all love to give back, supporting our culture & heritage!!! Let’s take it a step further….. we are soon to launch…something very exciting…. a charity our Readers/Twitter/ FB followers choose making a difference in your life and […]

  • Soaring Over the Wild Atlantic Way

    Soaring Over the Wild Atlantic Way

    Take a road trip that you will never forget over Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest defined coastal driving route. Fly over the majestic Cliffs of Moher, snow-white beaches and azure seas – and that’s just for starters. Discover more at www.ireland.com/wildatlanticway

  • New Tourism Ireland film shows what makes Ireland unique!

    New Tourism Ireland film shows what makes Ireland unique!

    Sheep rush hour, cable car commutes and private public beaches – some things visitors will only find on the island of Ireland! Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new film called “Only on the island of Ireland will you find …”, featuring eight things that make the island of Ireland unique, including deserted beaches and a […]

  • Tourism Ireland sets its sights on another record year for tourism to the island of Ireland from North America – +9% increase in revenue from 1.7 million visitors in 2017

    Tourism Ireland sets its sights on another record year for tourism to the island of Ireland from North America – +9% increase in revenue from 1.7 million visitors in 2017

    Tourism Ireland launches 2017 marketing plans in New York Tourism Ireland in the United States launched its marketing plans for 2017 yesterday (Tuesday, 31 January) – at an event in New York attended by leading tour operators, travel agents and journalists from the tri-State area. The organisation aims to surpass the record-breaking performance of 2016 […]