The Kenmare Food Carnival is one of those great ideas that you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner. Think of it: Kenmare is firmly established as a highlight on the gourmet’s tour of Ireland, so what better way to celebrate it than with a festival that showcases everything a foodie could wish for, from stellar restaurants to delectable bakeries. Launched in July 2012, the Kenmare Food Carnival highlights this small Kerry town’s status as one of Ireland’s food capitals, but without any of the exclusivity and snobbery that …
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Killarney on a Shoestring
Killarney recently made the news as the most expensive place to stay in Ireland, with the average hotel priced at €101 per night, but sometimes you have to look behind the headlines to find the real story. Sure, you can shell out for high-priced hotels in Killarney - just as you can in any tourist town – but we’ll show you how to take that €101 and make it cover your hotel and a whole lot more. Budget Beds You don’t have to sleep in a bunk bed to save money …
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A Biker’s Tour of Kerry
If you are a biker and you want to see the best of Ireland in a few days, head to Kerry. Challenging roads wind between miles of stunning coastline and towering mountains, with vast expanses of unspoilt countryside in between and picturesque towns filled with quality restaurants and lively pubs. Book a hotel in Kerry and you can spend the days on the open road, enjoying some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, knowing that a warm welcome and cosy comfort await you. Where to Stay When you’ve …
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The Sky Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2013
Your sense of humour is a very personal thing, and what makes me cry with laughter might make you, well, cry. But, with a lineup that includes Chris O’Dowd, Rich Hall, Sil Fox, David O’Doherty, Kevin Bridges, Dylan Moran, Dom Irrera, and Marcus Brigstocke, the 2013 Sky Cat Laughs Comedy Festival is bound to have you rolling in the aisles this June bank holiday weekend. Book your hotel in Kilkenny early, as accommodation is at a premium for the event. The Cat Laughs comedy fest has been drawing the greatest …
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The Adrenaline Junkie’s Guide to Donegal
Most high-octane sports seem to involve either falling through the air, whooshing across water, or clambering up mountains, so Donegal is the perfect setting for whatever kind of outdoor action appeals to you. Home to the towering Bluestack Mountains, the rugged Donegal Bay, and the highest sea cliffs in Europe (Slieve League), Donegal is an adventure sports fan’s dream location. Book a hotel in Donegal and get yourself a bit of that action. Surfing Donegal is pounded by some glorious waves, making it one of Ireland’s best …
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Take A Yeats Tour in Sligo
If your routine is feeling a little drab and predictable and you could do with a little magic in your life, visit the “Land of Heart’s Desire” and see what inspired the Yeats brothers’ stunning poetry and painting. Yeats’ Country covers Sligo and parts of Leitrim and Roscommon, incorporating rolling expanses of mountains, lakes, and coastline that have influenced some of the most beautiful artistic creations the world has ever known. Book a hotel in Sligo and soak up the atmosphere on a scenic drive. Here are just some of …
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Top Tips For A Weekend In Limerick
With futuristic office blocks soaring from the waterfront, glitzy new hotels, and an injection of style in its bars and restaurants, Limerick has had the mother of all makeovers, leaving behind the dismal image made famous in Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes to create a bit of sparkle on the Shannon. Experience the transformed city for yourself with our top tips for a weekend in Limerick: Stay in Style From cheap and cheerful to stylish and stellar, Limerick City hotels have undergone an incredible transformation in recent years to …
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Walk On The Wild Side of Galway
The unique light and wild, windswept landscape of Connemara are captivating enough from the confines of a car, but it’s only when you get out and experience this unique place on foot that you really appreciate its magic. Whatever your fitness levels or experience, you’ll find a walk to suit you in County Galway, and if you like to step out in company, register for one of the events on Galway’s calendar of walking festivals. Rest your aching muscles in the comfort of a hotel in Galway or a B&B …
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Dublin Blooms Again This June
Everything is coming up roses for Ireland’s biggest gardening, food, and family event, which returns to the Phoenix Park in Dublin this June bank holiday weekend. Launched in 2007, Bloom is now a well-established fixture on the national events calendar and continues to flourish, as tens of thousands of visitors descend on the Visitor’s Centre in Phoenix Park to discover what is fresh and exciting in the world of things you can grow and/or eat. You’ll forget you’re in the middle of a busy city when you’re engulfed by the …
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Beyonce O2 Dublin 2013
It’s no surprise that the Superdome went dark after Beyoncé finished her Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans in February: When she walked off that stage, she brought all the power with her. This is the woman who embodies power singing, power strutting, even power hair, and now she is bringing her mighty presence to the O2 Dublin. If you want to see The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on Saturday May 11th or Sunday May 12th, you’d better have a ticket tucked safely away, as both shows …
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