In the past week, Ireland had battled some of the worst floods to be seen in the country in decades. So extensive is the devastation caused by the flooding, it has been described as a “one in 800 years event”. Rivers burst their banks, towns became flooded and thousands had to evacuate their homes. The worst hit areas were the south and west, even the country’s 2nd largest city could not escape the floods. Last week saw Ireland up in arms after its shocking exit from the World Cup, but …
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Christmas Events For Kids In Dublin
There are some cracking Christmas events for kids taking place this year in Dublin. Here we take a look at just some of the events taking place, which your little ones are sure to love! Christmas at Imaginosity Imaginosity is Dublin’s children’s museum and it’s located in Sandyford. This interactive museum is all about learning while having fun. The museum has a action packed calendar of events for the month of December. There will be workshops where kids can learn to make Christmas decorations, special Christmas storytimes, Christmas discos, and …
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Christmas Shopping In Dublin City
There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than enjoying a pre Christmas shopping trip to Dublin city. With every type of shop imaginable stocked up with Christmas presents and gifts, extended opening hours and a wonderful Christmas atmosphere on the streets – Dublin is the ultimate Christmas shopping experience. Christmas is just not the same without some Christmas shopping! So why not pack your bags and head to Dublin city for a shopping trip. Dublin has a wide variety of shopping districts and shopping centres to choose …
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Limerick: Christmas Events For 2009
There’s plenty of reasons to visit Limerick city this Christmas! Not only is it the best shopping destination in the mid-west but in the run up to Christmas, Limerick will offer free parking, Christmas markets, Christmas on Ice and much more festive fun which is all part of the Limerick Winterfest 2009. The festivities will kick off at 6pm on Friday 20th of November when local boxing hero Andy Lee together with the Mayor of Limerick will switch on the eco-friendly Christmas lights in the city. They will also switch …
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Irish Racing Festivals For Christmas 2009
One of the best times of the year to enjoy a racing festival in Ireland is at Christmas. It is the perfect opportunity to have a get together with family and friends and enjoy a fantastic day out. There’s a unique festive atmosphere that comes with Christmas race meetings and Ireland has lots to choose from. Read our guide to find out where in Ireland you can go racing this Christmas. The Fairyhouse Festival is the first on the Christmas racing calendar. It takes place on Saturday 28th and Sunday …
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Dublin Dockland’s Christmas Markets 2009
The ’12 Days of Christmas Market’ is a magical Christmas festival not to be missed! It runs from the 12th – 23rd of December and this year it has added two previews days on the 10th and 11th of December. This little Christmas village can be found on the Dublin Docklands and is well worth checking out if your heading to Dublin for your Christmas shopping. The Christmas Market at the Dublin Docklands is one of the highlights of the festive calendar in Dublin and is now entering its fifth …
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Killarney Chosen To Hold Irish Open In 2010
Calling all golfing fanatics! Killarney is the place to be next year with the prestigious Irish Open taking place on the August bank holiday weekend (July 29th – August 1st). This is the third time the competition will be hosted in Killarney and it will once again return to the magnificent championship Killeen Course where the national park, lakes of Killarney and McGillycuddy Reeks (Ireland’s highest mountain range!) form the perfect backdrop. The pretty tourist town of Killarney in County Kerry proved to be an irresistible choice for the Irish …
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Dublin-Belfast Rail Line Back In Action
The main Dublin-Belfast rail line is probably one of the busiest commuter routes in the country. It’s one of the best means of travel between these two major cross border cities. However, on August 21st this major international rail route was severely disrupted when part of the Malahide viaduct collapsed and put a halt to all services. Following three months of intensive repairs on the viaduct, there’s good news for commuters today, with the reopening of this all important rail route between north and south. The Dublin-Belfast Line is back …
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Belfast Christmas Events Guide 2009
This holiday season why not head for the vibrant city of Belfast in Northern Ireland? Belfast has become a thriving cosmopolitan city and at Christmas time it is a magical place to be. This Christmas, there is something to tempt everyone whether it be the Christmas markets, craft fairs, the shows and pantomimes or the fantastic shopping opportunities! Find out what Belfast has in store for its visitors this Christmas. Turning On of the Christmas Lights This is the official start of Christmas in Belfast, so get yourself down to …
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Dublin: Christmas Events For 2009
Where better to spend a Christmas break than in the beautiful city of Dublin. Regarded as one of the top city break destinations in Europe and one of the friendliest cities in the world, Dublin is a fantastic spot for a Christmas break. With lots of festive concerts, markets, pantomimes and fun family events to be enjoyed, Dublin is definitely a city that knows how to celebrate Christmas. Check out the main events happening in Dublin this Christmas… The Festival of Light This event is the official launch of the …
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