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Ireland’s most Luxurious Hotels

You know what?! Treat yourself every now and then! Really, do, you are worth it. Where does that come from now you might ask yourself. Well, I was just looking at some 5* luxury hotels here in Ireland for this … Continue reading

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Lights, Camera, Action: Ireland in Movies

Hi all. The Oscars are upon us, the end to another interesting Award Season with a lot of glitz and glam being brought directly to our living rooms via our TV set. I’m kinda excited already and my list of movies … Continue reading

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Trinity Capital Hotel celebrates its new four star status

The Trinity Capital Hotel, located on the corner of Dublin’s Pearse Street and Tara Street is thrilled to be celebrating its most recent success: the accreditation of the hotel as a four star property by Fáilte Ireland.

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Guinness Storehouse announces €10 Million Investment Plan

Sunday 11th December 2011 -  The GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, today announced details of a 10 million euro, 3 year re-investment plan which will commence in the New Year.  Once completed, the new developments will further … Continue reading

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The History of Irish Christmas Cooking

The Christmas Festivities are upon us and it’s about time to think about what we are going to put on the table for our families and friends. So, while looking for traditional Irish Christmas recipes, I came across the history … Continue reading

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Christmas Time in Dublin City

Dig out your Christmas jumpers! IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME!!! As I walk through the streets of Dublin now, I’m amazed how much the city has changed in just a couple of days: the main shopping streets are decorated with colourful Christmas … Continue reading

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Get Shopping: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

So, today is Black Friday…”Black WHAT?!” you might ask yourself now (at least when you are European). Well, Black Friday is what the day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States is called. This day marks the  official beginning of … Continue reading

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Living in Dublin – first impressions & the first bus ride

We are always eager to hear what people who come to Ireland (and Dublin) for the first time think about the country, the city and its people. So obviously, we’ve asked Kathrin, our latest German intern who only arrived 2 … Continue reading

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The Cliffs of Moher – vote for them!

I’ve recently asked my friends and colleagues what their favourite spot here in Ireland was. I got varying  answers – but almost everybody mentioned the Cliffs of Moher in one way or another. In fairness, this wasn’t a big surprise … Continue reading

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Culture Night Ireland

Tonight is the night! Today, Friday September 23rd 2011 from 5pm to 11pm, locals and visitors across the island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure taking place in … Continue reading

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