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Save the date for the 15th Annual Waterford Festival of Food
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Save the date for the 15th Annual Waterford Festival of Food
19-21 April 2024
Waterford Festival of Food (formerly called West Waterford Festival of Food) will take place this year from Friday 19th April to Sunday 21st April 2024. So save the date as food lovers from across Ireland descend upon the scenic seaside town of Dungarvan and beyond.
The 2024 Festival...
Dublin Wins Smart Tourism Capital Award 2024
Accolade recognises Dublin as a leading city in sustainable innovation
Dublin has won the European Commission’s Smart Tourism Capital Award designation for 2024. The accolade recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories: sustainability, accessibility, digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity.
The judging panel recognised that Dublin has...
Ireland is going green (and not just on St Patrick’s Day)
The world goes green on St Patrick’s Day to celebrate all things Irish, but the island of Ireland is also going green in a different way.
Ireland has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s a commitment that is...
Raise a glass to Dublin’s first no-alcohol bar
Fancy a great night out with some board game fun and without the morning after feeling? Head to Dublin’s first no-alcohol bar.
Board is a new pub in Dublin’s city centre that offers an extensive range of non-alcoholic drinks together with over 200 board games that patrons can play for free.
The recently opened dry...
Belfast 2024 celebrates the city’s creative culture
Belfast is embarking on an ambitious cultural celebration in 2024 which will see the city come to life with creative projects, events and civic initiatives.
Under the themes of Our People, Our Place and Our Planet, Belfast 2024 will present a year-long programme of exciting projects and events that will celebrate the city’s people,...
Unique trail of five sculptures launched in Cork City
Island City -Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail
A new contemporary sculpture trail throughout Cork City - Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail - was officially launched yesterday (12/12/'23) evening by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Kieran McCarthy.
This unique cultural trail of five public artworks was installed throughout the city centre island over...
Shake off the gloom of winter with a stay in a city that offers the warmest of welcomes and a cosmopolitan calendar of events.
From music and markets to theatre, art, fabulous food and cosy pubs, Dublin has everything you need for an amazing winter break. Here is a taste of what’s on offer:
A night at the theatre
There’s always lots...
This year’s New Year Festival Dublin will run over four days with more than 40 events staged across three iconic venues.
Dublin City ramps up the party this New Year with its annual New Year Festival (NYF) extended to four days (29 December 2023 through to 1 January 2024).
Some of the island’s top talents will perform across the city in the stunning surrounds of...
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Pawsome dog-friendly destinations on the island of Ireland
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If your perfect trip includes your canine companion, head for the dog-friendly shores of the island of Ireland.
With endless forest and mountain walks, golden beaches and lots of pet-friendly accommodation, restaurants, pubs, cafés and attractions, the island of Ireland is a pooch paradise.
Head west to the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastal route which stretches from Donegal in the north...
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Live Club Jazz Jam announced for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival continues to surprise with a 'CorkJazz AllStars'XCLSV23 collab show just announced!
We’re on the final countdown to the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival (26th-30th Oct) and festival organisers have just announced a live club jazz jam - 'The CorkJazz AllStars'presents XCLSV23 - at Cork Opera House on Saturday 28th October from 11.30pm – 2.30am.
Curated by Mas Exodus/ ChoiceCuts,...
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St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world
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Over 75 million people around the globe claim to be of Irish descent. So it’s little wonder St...