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Something for everyone at Gaelic Park’s Irish Festival in Chicago
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Delphi Lodge takes responsibility for turning away those in need during Ireland’s Great Hunger
The Connemara country house and sporting lodge, the Delphi Lodge, is taking responsibility for its part in Famine deaths by participating in the annual commemorative famine walk. ... by MICHELLE K SMITH
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Top 5 reasons to visit Co. Leitrim’s Carrick on Shannon during its 400th Anniversary
Carrick on Shannon in County Leitrim is celebrating a year full of activities as 2013 marks the 400th anniversary since King James 1st granted the town charter. ... by JANE WALSH
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Dublin designer creates map capturing locations, landmarks, businesses from James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’
Dubin designer Rachel Kerr has come up with a unique way to celebrate this year’s Bloomsday which takes place on Sunday 4 June. ... by AMANDA DRISCOLL
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The Gathering 2013 so successful it could be used as a template for others to connect with Diaspora
The European strand of the Global Diaspora Forum took place in Killiney, Dublin, on the 14th and 15th of May this year and was attended by 200 delegates from around the world. The two-day programme included seven themed workshops ... by AMANDA DRISCOLL
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Ten castles to rent in Ireland for a vacation fit for a king - PHOTOS
Forget about hotels or bed and breakfasts. Treat yourself like real royalty during your next vacation to Ireland and stay at one of these historic castles. ... by MICHELLE K SMITH
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Kilkennny Arts Festival to showcase exciting mix of music, theatre, dance and visual arts - VIDEO
August 2013 will see the 40th Kilkenny Arts Festival bring an exciting mix of Irish and International music, theatre, dance, craft, visual arts, literature and more to the medieval city located in the South-East of Ireland. ... by JANE WALSH
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An open letter to President Obama - some handy local tips for his visit to Ireland
Illustration by Caty Bartholomew Dear President Obama, Not alone are you returning to Ireland one of these fine days, probably with your family I hear, but ... by Cormac MacConnell
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Irish Hospice Foundation appeals to the public for photos for The Gathering book
The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is offering the public a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting book it is producing to mark The Gathering. ... by JANE WALSH
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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival to include gay and lesbian weekend for first time
For the first time ever, Ireland’s oldest and world-famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival will include a weekend dedicated to matchmaking for gays and lesbians. ... by KERRY O’SHEA
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