The beautiful East Cork is located in the southwest corner of Ireland in Ireland’s largest County, County Cork. The towns of Cobh, Youghal and Midleton are the three main towns of East Cork. East Cork has much to offer all the family and the following article looks at just a selection of some great activities worth a visit. Whale of a Time Take to the East Cork waters and discover the surroundings of East Cork and the waters beneath. ‘Whale of a Time’ is a safe and exciting tour of …
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10 Things You Need To Know About the GAA Football Championship
We’ve reached the middle of May, the National Football League is over, the hard winter training has been done, peak fitness levels have been reached and the training ground moves are given their final polishing- it can only mean one thing – the return of the GAA Football Championship! The Year 2009 is truly special for the GAA, as it is 125th Anniversary of the founding of the Association in Hayes Hotel, Thurles, Co.Tipperary. Our national games have developed greatly since the formative years of the organisation and have never …
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10 Things You Need To Know About The GAA Hurling Championship
The Year 2009 holds a special significance for the GAA – the association that promotes our National Games celebrates its 125th year of existence. With the return of the 2009 GAA Senior Hurling Championship at the end of May with the titanic clash of Tipperary v Cork in Thurles, we have compiled a list of the things you need to know about the All Ireland Hurling Championship! Read on for more… · The very first All Ireland Hurling Final took place in 1887 – and in the early years the championship took the format of …
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Dublin’s Free Bike Scheme Encourages People To Get On Their Bikes!
Have you heard that Dublin city council plan to provide 450 rental bikes at over 40 locations in Dublin city this Summer? Could this be the solution we have all been waiting for? Let’s take a closer look and see how it’s going to work… The long awaited bike rental scheme is set to be up and running in Dublin city in the next two months. In a deal that was sealed back in December 2006, Dublin City Council in conjunction with outdoor advertising company JC Decaux are now …
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Jaunting Car Tours of Killarney – A Great Way To Explore!
Killarney is located in the southwest corner of Ireland in the beautiful County of Kerry, also referred to as ‘The Kingdom’. Killarney is famous the world over for its unique beauty and seeing it from a jaunting car is an unforgettable experience! Read on to find out why… What better way to explore the beauty of Killarney than by jaunting car! Go back in time with these horse drawn carts when you journey by jaunting car through the streets and parks of Killarney. No trip is complete until you …
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Top Food Festivals In Cork
Looking for something to tantalise those taste buds? Then look no further; County Cork, located in the southwest corner of Ireland has it all! The town of Kinsale is known as the “Gourmet Capital of Ireland” and offers a world-class selection of restaurants, fine dining and the best of local produce. Similar can be said for the rest of the county and with so many top food festivals taking place in Cork each year it is little wonder. For further details please read on… Baltimore Seafood and Wooden Boat Festival …
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GoIreland.com Nominated for Net Visionary Award – VOTE FOR US
That’s right, we’re hoping to pick up a gong at the Irish Internet Association’s “2009 Net Visionary Awards”. Our leader in chief, Stewart Stephens (he’s the Managing Director you know!) has been nominated within the “Online Tourism Award”. Find out how you can help him climb the winning steps and make one of those Oscar-like speeches. The judges of the “2009 Net Visionary Awards” obviously know their stuff ‘cos they’ve selected GoIreland.com’s very own Stewart Stephens as a nominee for the “Online Tourism Award” along with other leading figures in …
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Galway International Oyster Festival 2009
The Galway International Oyster Festival is a food festival held annually in Galway during the month of September. This festival is one of Ireland’s most celebrated festivals and will be celebrating its 55th year this September! For further details on this wonderful oyster festival please read on… From Thursday 24th September to Sunday 27th September 2009, Galway City will come even more to life with the famous and world-renowned Galway International Oyster Festival. It is the month of September when oysters are in season and what better way to celebrate …
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How To Get From Dublin Airport To Your Hotel
Looking for the best means of transport from Dublin Airport to your hotel? Dublin Airport is located approximately 10km or 6 miles north of Dublin City Centre and with so many great choices available you won’t be left stranded! For further details please read on… With over 700 buses operating out of Dublin Airport daily the choice of busses is very vast indeed. The following are just some of the bus services available from Dublin Airport, so why not take the stress out of travelling, sit back, relax, and travel …
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Top 10 Attractions to Visit when in Ireland
Planning your holiday in Ireland can be a difficult task and depending on how many days you have you will want to get as much as possible in. The following article gives a great selection of the top 10 places worth a visit in Ireland that will help you plan that travel itinerary. For further details please read on and start planning that holiday in Ireland today! 1. Killarney and The Ring of Kerry – County Kerry County Kerry is located in the south-west corner of Ireland, it is …
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