Looking for ways to entertain the children this year? Then look no further! Listed are just some of the best children’s events that are due to take place in Dublin throughout 2009. Read on for more… Temple Bar Traditional Festival When: 28th January to 1st February 2009. Where: Temple Bar The Temple Bar Traditional Festival is a fantastic all round family event celebrating Irish music, dance and culture. There’s something for all the family and children are sure to be enjoy with this years programme. From enchanting story telling sessions …
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Romantic Ireland is alive and kicking and below are a few suggestions to prove the point. A romantic stay in one of Ireland’s castles may be what does it for you, or perhaps cruising along the Shannon, or even a jaunting car ride around Killarney’s beauty spots – literally there are 1001 romantic ways to be romantic in Ireland. Read on for our top 7 things to do in the Emerald Isle this Valentine’s Day. A romantic stay at one of Ireland’s castles… The sumptuous luxury and romance of staying …
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Universally regarded as the most welcoming and friendly travel destination in the world, Ireland is perfect for a relaxing break. Maybe you have relatives here, or simply want to explore the many gems of the island! Whatever your reason for travelling to Ireland there’s the issue of what to pack. We’ve put together a list of the essentials that you shouldn’t leave home without Warm clothes and shoes – Ireland has a moist climate and it can be windy, which when combined makes it feel cooler. The Gulf Stream means …
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With its spectacular scenery, lush parkland, rugged coastlines and legendary hospitality – it’s no wonder that Ireland is one of the top golfing destinations in the world. Ireland is blessed with an abundance of world-class golf courses so there’s something for all golfing enthusiasts. Here is our list of Ireland’s top ten courses… Slieve Russel (Cavan) The Slieve Russel Golf Course is found among the lakeland and drumlin valley district of Ballyconnell in County Cavan. It’s one of the more “newer” golf courses on this list as it opened in …
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It’s not too late yet for that New Year’s resolution! So why not resolve to stay in an Irish hotel some time in 2009? Enjoy gastronomical feasts created from home grown produce at in-house restaurants, the possibility of stumbling upon a traditional music session in the hotel bar, top class accommodation, and the best bit, value for money as prices have fallen considerably. · As opposed to any other type of accommodation, self catering excluded, a hotel provides great freedom. You’ll have your own key so you can come and go …
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To say B&B’s are a dying art is certainly not the case in Ireland. For a more personal touch to your holiday why not try a B&B for a change? Experience a hearty welcome, good wholesome home cooking, and a feeling that you’re in a home away from home! We’ve put together a list of things you should know about booking a B&B. · B&B’s are a family run business. For that personal touch and a feeling that you are in a home away from home, they’re a fantastic option. Experience …
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As each year passes, the festival of Halloween seems to get bigger and bigger! A celebration day which can be traced back to the Celtic festival, Samhain, it has come a long way to what it is today. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind if you’re thinking of dusting down your witches’ costume and to get you into the spirit of things. W5 @ Odyssey, 2 Queen’s Quay, Belfast… W5 have a great Halloween programme lined up from Saturday the 25th of October to Sunday the 2nd of …
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According to Wikipedia, Ireland is the third largest island in Europe, but did you know that this island has about 33 smaller islands! Ireland’s islands are special havens of wild beauty, rugged cliffs, craggy inlets, stone built walls and sandy shores. Some are no longer inhabited and some are home to people who still practise the Irish language. If you really want to get off the beaten track, then why not explore one of Ireland’s islands for yourself and experience the strong sense of community, culture and tradition that prevails …
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Ireland is a very popular tourist destination and it couldn’t be simpler to get here! Most travellers opt to fly into Ireland, but sometimes ferries and bus travel is the more suitable and convenient choice. We’ve decided to help you with your travel plans to Ireland by compiling what we think are the best available options. By Plane Fly to Ireland and you’ll get here as quickly and as stress-free as possible. Dublin Airport is the main gateway to Ireland. It’s Ireland’s busiest airport with internal flights, flights from the UK, transatlantic flights, …
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No matter where you go on holidays it’s important to do some research and find out about your destination first. If you’re intending to visit Ireland in the near future, then we’ve put together a little survival guide that we hope you’ll find very useful… English is the spoken language in Ireland, even though Irish is the official language.  It is taught in schools and mostly spoken in Gaeltachts or ‘Irish speaking’ areas in parts of Kerry, Cork, Galway, Mayo and Donegal. The currency in Ireland is the Euro (€) …
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