Ireland entertains the flair of the French team on Saturday 7th February 2009 at Croke Park with a 5pm kick-off. This mouth-watering clash will be televised live on RTE 2, Irish Radio 1 and the BBC if you’re not fortunate enough to have a ticket. If you are lucky enough to have a ticket for this feast of attacking rugby, expect not only the huge outbursts of support for the Irish team but also an increased passionate atmosphere with a large French support in attendance for this fixture. Both teams …
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Rugby Six Nations Championship – Ireland v England
Pencil in Saturday the 28th February in your sporting calendar – this is arguably the biggest game of the year so far! What could be spicier than an Ireland v England game in Croke Park to a sell out audience of 82,000. It’s all to play for! Kick off is at 5.30pm. The Six Nations will be past the half way mark at this stage, and all teams will know their respective standings. This game may well be Ireland’s last Six Nations game at Croke Park for the moment, with …
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Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 2
As a follow on to our article Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 1, here are the next 5 historical galway pubs. Also take a look at Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 1 Rabbitts23 Forster Street, Galway City Murty Rabbitt’s bar was founded in 1872 – it ties in with a bit of America’s history too as it is claimed the pub was purchased with money from the San Francisco Gold Rush. Cormac O’Coineen came back from the States, his pockets laden down with money. His first venture was …
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Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 1
Galway, like any major city, has more than its fair share of pubs. Choosing one very much depends on whether you’d like to either go for that quiet drink or to fall in on a music session or obligatory sing song! We’ve put together a list of what we think are Galway’s most historical pubs, many of which host traditional Irish music sessions. Also take a look at Historical Pubs in Galway City PART 2 The CraneSea Road, Galway City The Crane is a well-known traditional Irish pub with Irish music …
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Good News for the South West of Ireland
Planning a trip from the UK to the beautiful south west of Ireland in the near future? Then you’ll be glad to know that Aer Lingus are due to recommence their Shannon-Heathrow route, while there’s also talks that the Swansea-Cork ferry service will be back up and running in the next few months all going to plan. Shannon Airport is located in County Clare and is the gateway to the west of Ireland, which is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty. In August 2007, Aer Lingus decided to axe one …
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Getting Around County Kerry – Car or Public Transport?
Are you planning a visit to County Kerry? One of the first questions you’ll probably ask yourself is how you’ll get from A to B – car or public transport? We’ve put together a list of the pros and cons of each mode of transport which should leave your decision making a little easier. Pros and Cons of Public Transport The main public transport option in County Kerry is the bus. The buses themselves are quite comfortable and you’ll probably be amazed at how the drivers expertly negotiate those tricky …
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10 Reasons Why Cork is Best for Dining Out
Cork city is quite the gastronomical capital of the South. With a host of restaurants to pick from you really are spoilt for choice! There’s everything from the humble sandwich to fine dining. Read on for more… (1) What makes Cork city attractive for eating out? Well for a start there’s an abundance of fresh local produce. Many of the Cork eateries will stock farm fresh meat and vegetables, and wild salmon (although a protected species) is fresh form the rivers. There’s also home made cheese for example, durrus an award winning …
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Must See Historic Buildings in Belfast
Belfast is a city that has been transformed from the dark days of the political troubles to a cosmopolitan city with so much to see and do, including some classic architectural landmarks! Check out our guide to the must see historic buildings of Belfast. The following are some of the historic buildings that we recommend viewing in Belfast (in no particular order): Queens Quarter Area – Take a visit to the Queens Quarter Area, the architectural centre of Belfast. The Queens Quarter contains some very impressive buildings including the 100 …
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Belfast Taxis – How to Avoid Getting Taken for a Ride
One of the best ways to get around Belfast is on foot, particularly in the Cathedral Quarter, however if you don’t know your way around or you don’t feel up to walking, you could just hop in a taxi. Be very careful though, you could end up paying an arm and a leg for a short trip to some landmark that you really want to visit! Avoid getting bitten by exorbitant taxi rates in Belfast. Read on for more… One of the main taxi ranks in Belfast city centre is …
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Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT)
The Institute of Technology Tralee is one of the south west of Ireland’s top learning institutions and is the only third level college in County Kerry. Read our brief guide for to find out more about it… The Institute of Technology Tralee is a third level college located in Tralee in County Kerry. It’s at the forefront of learning and education in the south west, providing courses from certificate level up to doctoral level. The IT Tralee has expanded and developed over the years and is now based on two …
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