Author Archives: Madeleine

The Spraoi International Street Arts Festival August 3rd, 4th & 5th

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Madeleine

Spraoi, pronounced spree, is the Irish word for fun, exuberance and celebration. The Spraoi International Street Arts Festival has been staged in Waterford, Ireland, since 1993. For three days each year residents of this medieval city take to the streets … Continue reading →

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10 Useful Things I have Learnt About Ireland and Irish While I Lived Here!!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Madeleine

I’ve been living in Ireland for 4 months now and right now, at the time you are reading this, it’s my last day at work with Hotelsireland.com and my great colleagues. Sounds sad huh? I’ll try not to make you … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things to See and Do in Kilkenny

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Madeleine

I recently met this guy from Kilkenny on a night out and he couldn’t stop gushing about his hometown. So I asked him to give me the Top 5 reasons to visit Kilkenny and I thought I’d share them with … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Most Famous Pubs!!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Madeleine

You are tired of the one and only Irish Pub in your town outside Ireland. It is either called The Fitzpatrick, the Shamrock or the O’ something. You are coming to Ireland and you want to live the great Irish Experience … Continue reading →

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May Bank Holiday Weekend coming up soon: Start planning now!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Madeleine

Hiya, May Bank Holiday Weekend is coming up so fast. I looked a bit at what there was to do in Ireland so we don’t get bored. Last year we told you to visit a Festival, to go to the Zoo, … Continue reading →

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The Home of Irish Whiskey: Old Jameson Distillery Dublin

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Madeleine

As we all know, one of the things Ireland is famous for is proper good alcohol. Stout or Whiskey anyone?  One of the most popular and best known Irish whiskey brands is Jameson. Jameson is somehow the Guinness of Irish … Continue reading →

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Ideas for a cool trip to Connemara! Yeahhhh

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Madeleine

Three weekends ago the whole Hotelsireland.com Team went on a little weekend trip to the northwestern part of Ireland. We got to see Sligo, Mayo and the Connemara Region. A lot to take in in only 3 days – but … Continue reading →

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Titanic Belfast Festival

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Madeleine

What up people? Any ideas of what to do this weekend? After this beautiful warm and sunny week, the weekend promises to be great. Personally I’m going to London, my flight is in a couple hours, but I’m kind of … Continue reading →

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How to Pull the Perfect Pint?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Madeleine

When my parents came to visit me in Dublin, we went to the Arlington Hotel’s Restaurant Legends Bar in Temple Bar to see the show with Irish live music and Irish Dancing and we sat at the table “pull your … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day in Dublin – where else?!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Madeleine

Hiya Folks, I can’t believe St. Patrick’s Day (well, it’s actually a whole “weekend” this year) is upon us already! Living in Dublin now, I’m obviously at the heart of all festivities. And believe me, I’m going to enjoy every … Continue reading →

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