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Trinity College – Dublin

Trinity College in Dublin is officially known as College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth. Trinity was founded in 1592 and is Ireland`s older university. Trinity College is located on College Green and occupies 47 acres. Trinity College is a very popular tourist attraction while still a thriving university. One of the… Continue reading →

April 29, 2017April 29, 2017

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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Brewery Tour

Love a pint? When you are next in Kilkenny, you need to take the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Brewery Tour. The Smithwick’s tour starts with the history of the beer, and how the brand started and became the success story that it is today. The tour is run from the old Smithwicks brewing site in Patrick St, Kilkenny.… Continue reading →

January 2, 2017January 2, 2017

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Leftbank Kilkenny

Whether you are looking for a drink or want somewhere to stop for lunch while in Kilkenny, the Leftbank on The Parade is the place for you. I have been here a few times now and each time the food and staff have been fantastic. The Leftbank Kilkenny has a great menu and food is served between 12:00… Continue reading →

November 4, 2016November 7, 2016

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RDS Irish craft Awards – July 2016

The annual RDS National Craft Awards showcase and reward excellence in Irish craft. The awards which were Established in 1968 follow an RDS tradition of promoting Irish craft which dates back to the nineteenth century. The RDS National Craft Awards is an open platform for Irish craftspeople to have their work assessed by an independent judging panel of… Continue reading →

July 13, 2016

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Old Jameson Distillery – Dublin

Whiskey lovers unite, this is a definitely one for the bucketlist. The Old Jameson Distillery in Smithfield is a great place to visit when in Dublin. It has a casual atmosphere and is only a short walk from Dublin city centre. The Old Jameson Distillery serve a great lunch and they also have some great… Continue reading →

July 9, 2016July 9, 2016

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Dublin Horse Show – RDS 20-24 July 2016

It is that time of year again when all things horses come to Dublin. It is the much coveted Dublin Horse Show at the RDS. The Dublin Horse Show at RDS showgrounds will host Olympic hopefuls who participate in the 14 international competitions. The event goes for 4 days and is a great day out for… Continue reading →

July 8, 2016

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Virtual Reality Hits the Wild Atlantic Way

Just when you thought you had seen it all…..check out this amazing video along the Wild Atlantic way. The 360 Virtual Reality content show’s the west coast of Ireland with 2 x Kiteboard world champion Youri Zoon joined by local Irish rider Ryan Coote with LifeProof to search for the perfect beach to kite on. I think Ireland… Continue reading →

July 7, 2016July 8, 2016

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Newgrange – Meath

Newgrange is in Meath, Ireland, located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built during the Neolithic period around 3000 BC to 2500 BC, making it older the Egyptian Pyramids. The site is a large circular mound with a stone passageway and interior chambers. The mound has a retaining wall at the front and… Continue reading →

July 7, 2016July 7, 2016

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Blarney Castle – Cork

Blarney Castle is a medieval Castle in Blarney, near Cork. The castle is said to have been built prior to 1200 when a timber house was built on the site, although no evidence remains of this. Around 1210 this was replaced by a stone fortification. It was destroyed in 1446, but it was rebuilt by Cormac Laidir… Continue reading →

July 4, 2016July 4, 2016

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Download Maps from around Ireland

Below you will find PDF maps from around Ireland which can be downloaded for free. You will find a map of Dublin, Map of Cork, Map of Galway, Map of the Wild Atlantic Way, Map of Irelands Ancient East, Map of Belfast, Map of Kilkenny and also interactive maps of Dublin and other favourites in… Continue reading →

May 28, 2017

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Galway wins Culture Capital for 2020

And the winner is …. Galway. A huge congratulations and a well deserved win. There is so much to do and see in Galway city and the buzz you get walking through the city centre is amazing and gives you a real Irish welcome. The other cities competing for the cultural capital of 2020 were,… Continue reading →

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016

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