If you’re a rugby fan, then don’t miss your chance to cheer on the team in three big home games this year. Ireland take on Italy, Wales and Scotland on the hallowed turf of Croke Park – the last three rugby games to be played here before the opening of the Aviva Stadium. Read on for more… Rugby has never been so prominent in Ireland. In recent years, it has flourished and is now widely played throughout the country.  It’s fair to say that this surge in rugby can be …
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Although the scene outside is like a Winter Wonderland, Ireland is now heading into its fourth week of the cold snap and is still battling the ‘Arctic-like’ weather conditions. The weather has played havoc as airports and schools close, roads remain impassable and travel services face severe disruption. For the last 15 years or so, Ireland has had mild, wet winters, then out-of-the-blue after torrential flooding, we find ourselves in the midst of one of the coldest spells in 30 years! And while Met Eireann predict the weather will ‘thaw’ …
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Here are a list of Historical Hills In Ireland. Hill of Tara Famous as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the Stone Age, when a passage tomb was constructed. Tara was a political and religious centre in early Christian times and though it declined in importance as Christianity spread in Ireland, the site still retains its air of mysticism. Today the ruins are sadly deserted, poignant reminders of what once was, but from atop the hill the visitor …
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It’s a new year with new beginnings! Time to look ahead and plan your holiday for 2010. If you’re thinking of heading to Ireland this year, then you have come to the right place. We at GoIreland.com are here to help you with your travel plans whether you’re after a weekend away, a city break, a family holiday, a hen/stag/group holiday or even a honeymoon in Ireland. Read on for more.. It seems that Ireland is going to be the place to visit in 2010, there’s even talks of the …
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Thinking of heading to Dublin this Spring? There’s lots of exciting festivals in store so why not make your trip coincide with one! Here we take a closer look at some of the bigger festivals taking place in Dublin city this Spring. The Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year is a major celebration in Dublin city and this year it runs from the 12th  to the 21st of February. One of the highlights of this festival is the colourful parade, which features drummers, people dressed in costumes, lights, lanterns, …
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Thinking of taking a break in 2010? Why not take a break in Ireland? Whether it’s a sightseeing tour of the rugged west of Ireland, a city break in Dublin, a festival or sporting event, you’re sure to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime! Here are some other reasons we think you should choose Ireland in 2010… Dublin city Dublin city has long been recognised as one of Europe’s friendliest small cities. It is, in fact, the 6th most visited city in Europe, behind major cities like Paris and London, …
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From one extreme to the next! After battling some of the worst flooding in decades back in November, Ireland is now in the midst of Artic-like weather conditions with temperature set to drop to minus 9 in the next 48 hours. Read on for more… The recent cold snap in Ireland has created a beautiful Christmas picture-postcard setting across much of the west, southwest and north of the country, and while children have been making the most of the snow it’s created some severe travel disruptions across the country. The …
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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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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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 The GoIreland.com Photography Awards 2009 is in its 5th year. It is an international amateur photography competition which invites Irish holidaymakes and tourists to submit a photo which best epitomises the beauty of Ireland. This year’s theme is ‘Capture the Beauty of Ireland’s villages, towns and cities’. If you’re a photo enthusiast or indeed if you think you may have a winner in your photo collection, read on and find out how to enter and what’s in store if you win! This year, we want you to capture a photo …
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