Author Archives: Emer

A weekend Escape to Enfield, Co Meath…

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Emer

Soooo you want to get away for a night or a weekend, you see a great deal like The Hamlet Court Hotel in Enfield at only €29pps for B&B, you think to yourself that’s a good price but what can … Continue reading →

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Arthur’s Day at the Guinness Storehouse

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Emer

The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, will celebrate Arthur’s Day, Thursday 22 September 2011, by offering complimentary ‘upgraded experiences’ to lucky visitors on the day.  These unique experiences will include a ‘Pint Pouring Master Class’ with Guinness … Continue reading →

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The Best of my Weekend to Cork…….

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Emer

Recently, I was lucky enough to head down to Cork for the weekend with my friends which is hard to believe as it is so so difficult to organise a weekend that suits everyone! but we managed to find a date and … Continue reading →

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June Festivals Ireland

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Emer

Summer is upon us, and despite the wet and windy May, June and July are expected to be amongst the warmest in recent memory (well, according to the oracle that is the Metro Herald free morning newspaper:) ). 

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Redbull Flugtag Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Emer

Hotelsireland are exploring the possibility of sending out a special aviation team to take part in Red Bull’s Flugtag 2012.  We attended the show last Sunday in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin to find out whether it is possible to fly … Continue reading →

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Live like the Queen and enjoy an Irish Castle break

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Emer

With a rich history of Kings, Lords and Noblemen in Ireland, it is not surprising that there are numerous castles dotted throughout Ireland’s rugged terrain.

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Hill Walking and Walking Trails in Wicklow

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Emer

Hotelsireland explores hill walking in Wicklow an increasingly popular activity for those of us in search of fun, friends, and spectacular views and scenery. Hill walking has garnered a lot of publicity as a pastime recently; and Wicklow offers some … Continue reading →

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Easter Festivals in Ireland

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Emer

Easter is upon us, and while it is extremely late to fall this year, there is one major advantage-two long weekends for the price of one.

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Céad Míle Fáilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) to Obama and The Queen

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Emer

Prince Albert of Monaco’s visit to Ireland a fortnight ago, The Dalai Lama’s visit this week, the Queen’s visit to Ireland in May, and ‘el presidento’ Barack Obama’s sojourn to his ancestral homeland ‘the emerald green isle of scholars and … Continue reading →

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Ireland – a Surfer’s Paradise

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Emer

The West of Ireland is synonymous with pubs, small villages, spectacular scenery and of course- fields of sheep (bahhhhha!). However, the traditional visitor to the West of Ireland has changed dramatically in recent times, as contemporarily a great buzz is … Continue reading →

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