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Visit Derry-Londonderry – the first UK City of Culture & discover an old city that’s young at heart!

14 May 2013

2013 is without a doubt the year of Ireland. With Derry~Londonderry being the UK City of Culture and named as one of Lonely Planet’s ‘top ten cities in the world to visit in 2013’, there is no better excuse to come this year – especially with the ...

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Once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in the St Patrick’s People’s Parade

Once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in the St Patrick’s People’s Parade17 January 2013

In celebration of all things Irish, The Gathering Ireland 2013 and St Patrick’s Festival are giving 8,000 people from across the world the chance to be part of Dublin’s Grand Parade on St Patrick’s Day next 17 March.

Cycle ‘Ireland in miniature’

Cycle ‘Ireland in miniature’17 January 2013

Cycling enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable experience will find it in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula - a spectacular landscape dotted with castles, ancient monuments, picturesque towns, beautiful beaches and rugged mountain paths.

Star in your own period drama at Ireland’s most lavish country house hotel

Star in your own period drama at Ireland’s most lavish country house hotel17 January 2013

Dressing for dinner in Ballyfin, considered to be Ireland’s most lavish Regency mansion and recently restored to a luxury five-star hotel, is a step beyond the norm.

UK culture capital steps it up for dance lovers

UK culture capital steps it up for dance lovers17 January 2013

Home-grown ballet sensation, Melissa Hamilton, will be one of the stars of the highly anticipated visit of the Royal Ballet company to Derry~Londonderry in March as part of the massive UK City of Culture 2013 arts programme.

Ireland welcomes a world of voices

Ireland welcomes a world of voices17 January 2013

Choirs from all over the world will be making sure Ireland’s year-long homecoming celebration, the Gathering 2013, has a song in its heart.

Leap into a Northern Ireland adventure

Leap into a Northern Ireland adventure17 January 2013

Adrenaline junkies seeking their next fix of extreme adventure should hurl themselves into Todds Leap, the current title holder of ´Best Visitor Attraction in Northern Ireland´.

Ireland’s Adare Manor grabs golfing travel ‘Oscar’

Ireland’s Adare Manor grabs golfing travel ‘Oscar’17 January 2013

The championship golf course set in the grounds of a luxurious gothic castle hotel in Ireland’s spectacular south west has been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Golf Resort’.

An Irish Martello stay is toweringly unique

An Irish Martello stay is toweringly unique17 January 2013

There´s no reason to worry about cannonballs penetrating one of the most unique holiday homes on the island of Ireland - its walls are up to four metres thick.

County Clare´s ‘Eden’ is a walkers’ paradise

County Clare´s ‘Eden’ is a walkers’ paradise14 January 2013

Walkers of all types are invited to put a spring into their step at the Loop Head Walking Festival in County Clare, Ireland, taking place from 5-7 April, 2013.