IrishCentral The Gathering Dublin - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1 http://www.irishcentral.com/topics/The+Gathering+Dublin IrishCentral The Gathering Dublin en-us http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-cerebral-palsy-soccer-team-prove-victorious-at-gathering-dublin-tournament---video-207354441.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-cerebral-palsy-soccer-team-prove-victorious-at-gathering-dublin-tournament---video-207354441.html Irish Cerebral Palsy soccer team prove victorious at Gathering Dublin tournament - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Tue, 14 May 2013 06:03:42 PDT
Players take part in a Football For All tournament as part of The GatheringIt's been a busy two weeks here at The Gathering Dublin We had a few days of matches with the CFAI Gathering tournament at Peamount United Football Club in Greenouge, Dublin At these matches players from universities from Wales and Ireland competed in two days of matches, fostering an international community through the sport of soccer READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-returns-to-south-dublin-200061471.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/2013-world-irish-dancing-championships-returns-to-south-dublin-200061471.html The 2013 World Irish Dancing Championships returns to South Dublin (IrishCentral) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:17:44 PDT
Dancers take the stage at the 2013 World Irish Dance ChampionshipsThings are staying busy with The Gathering Dublin lately We've had a number of tournaments; everything from kickboxing to Irish dancing, from poker to Norwegian poker (basically poker but played with a lot more people from Norway)Right now we are delighted to be involved with another Irish dancing event READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/kickboxing-and-cameras-keeping-busy-in-south-dublin-198059891.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/kickboxing-and-cameras-keeping-busy-in-south-dublin-198059891.html Kickboxing and cameras - keeping busy In South Dublin (IrishCentral) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:47:17 PDT
Minister Leo Varadkar of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Mayor of South Dublin Cathal KingThat's the Mayor of South Dublin Cathal King and Minister Leo Varadkar of Transport, Tourism and Sport there, seen standing at the recent 2013 Irish Open It's an international kickboxing tournament that took place in Citywest Hotel and Convention Center located in Saggart, Co DublinWhy is this of interest? Because it meant 2,900 competitors, coaches and families came from around the world to Meet To Compete in South Dublin READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/picture-perfect-with-st-patricks-day-in-south-dublin-with-the-gathering-photo-competition-194933881.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/picture-perfect-with-st-patricks-day-in-south-dublin-with-the-gathering-photo-competition-194933881.html Picture perfect with St Patrick's Day in South Dublin with the Gathering photo competition (IrishCentral) Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:47:00 PST
Win a luxury stay in a South Dublin hotel with The Gathering DublinLaunching today the 4th of March 2013, The Gathering Dublin in conjunction with Tallaght Photographic Society is proud to announce an exciting international photography competition which anyone can enter from anywhere in the worldThe theme is St Patricks Day The Gathering Dublin are offering this fantastic prize of 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast in a Superior Room for Two People at Citywest Hotel, Conference, Leisure & Golf Resort!Get your cameras out, your green hats on and start sending in your entries, the competition closes on the 19th of April 2013 with the winner to be announced in JuneFull terms and conditions are available here READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-dancing---450-dancers-competing-in-south-dublin---video-191677971.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/irish-dancing---450-dancers-competing-in-south-dublin---video-191677971.html Irish Dancing - 450 dancers competing in South Dublin - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:01:40 PST
On February 17th 2013 The Gathering Dublin held its first event: supporting the 26th Annual Feile Rince (Ciaraithe leis An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha) Held in Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin, 450 dancers competed in three competition areas, a great turn out as you can see in the videoA special Gathering competition was also held, with participants from all over the world taking part READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/south-dublin-then--now-191193761.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/south-dublin-then--now-191193761.html Visiting Ireland's history - remarkable images of South Dublin then and now - PHOTOS (IrishCentral) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:31:35 PST
PHOTOS - check out out more postcards of South Dublin then and now here Here at The Gathering Dublin we're very happy to share an initiative courtesy of Local Studies Collection, South Dublin Libraries Have a look at these postcards recently released that showcase South Dublin in the past and as it is today Enjoy!Quite remarkable, I think you'll agree In the present day our tournaments are all lining up, take a look at our website to see our new calendar of events READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/american-football-comes-to-south-dublin-throughout-2013-189710921.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/american-football-comes-to-south-dublin-throughout-2013-189710921.html American Football comes to South Dublin throughout 2013 (IrishCentral) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:01:45 PST
Photo courtesy of americanfootballieI grit my teeth as I pull the strap of the helmet tight underneath my chin I’ve got my boots on and the laces knotted while my shoulder pads are strapped on nice and secure READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/from_the_hob/new-york-pride-swells-in-dublin-at-the-temple-bar-trad-festival-189273831.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/ent/from_the_hob/new-york-pride-swells-in-dublin-at-the-temple-bar-trad-festival-189273831.html New York pride swells in Dublin at the Temple Bar Trad Festival (IrishCentral) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:31:31 PST
Pride of New York Band in Dublin (Photo by Martin Donohoe)DUBLIN -- As one of the first big Irish music festivals of the year, the Temple Bar Trad Festival (TBTF) was one of the designated events of The Gathering, an Irish government tourism initiative which hopes to entice many overseas visitors to come to Ireland in 2013While it is too soon to tally how successful the festival was in luring visitors last week, it certainly reached across the waves in recruiting talent in its eighth year  Artists came from Europe, Britain, Cape Breton and America mainly to perform in the beautiful Georgian City Hall from the 18th century alongside Dublin Castle READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/jigs-reels--hornpipes-in-south-dublin-189108001.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/jigs-reels--hornpipes-in-south-dublin-189108001.html Jigs, reels and hornpipes in South Dublin - the 26th Annual Feile Rince (IrishCentral) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:01:12 PST
Reel Jig Slip jig Hornpipe READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/super-poker-event-of-europe-comes-to-south-dublin-187677781.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/super-poker-event-of-europe-comes-to-south-dublin-187677781.html Super Poker Event of Europe comes to South Dublin (IrishCentral) Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:30:58 PST
Players up the ante at the Super Poker Event of Europe 2012As February looms closer on the horizon, those of us involved with The Gathering Dublin are becoming more familiar with the sporting events that will be taking place in South Dublin Now, Irish Dancing I’m a dab-hand…dab-foot at, what with having seen Riverdance TWICE in my life Sure, one of them was on the television but the other time I was definitely there, in flesh and blood READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Guinness-Storehouse-in-Dublin-sees-record-breaking-amount-of-visitors-in-2012-185612252.html http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Guinness-Storehouse-in-Dublin-sees-record-breaking-amount-of-visitors-in-2012-185612252.html Guinness Storehouse in Dublin sees record-breaking amount of visitors in 2012 - VIDEO (IrishCentral) Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:06:01 PST
By: KERRY O'SHEA

The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin had a record-setting year in 2012 that saw 1,087,209 guests visit the location.

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By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Tourism chiefs in Ireland want to attract the eyes of the world onto Dublin tonight when The Gathering is launched in some style.

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By: JAMES O'SHEA

It promises to be one hell of a party! Dublin will take centre stage for a sensational New Year’s Eve Festival heralding the start of The Gathering Ireland 2013.

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Celebrating Christmas in Ireland So far, I’ve yet to miss having a Christmas with my family In 2002 my mother moved back to Irelandwith my siblings (two brothers, one sister) while I stayed on in Australia and for several years I made the long journey back home for some Yuletide turkey and bacon I did this for years until I too eventually moved back I'm sure everyone has seen images of an Australian Christmas: trips to the beach, drinking from ice-cold cans, shark attacks READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/the-gathering-ireland-launches-at-guinness-storehouse-182834351.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/the-gathering-ireland-launches-at-guinness-storehouse-182834351.html The Gathering Ireland Launches At Guinness Storehouse (IrishCentral) Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:44 PST
Pat Kenny interviews Minister Leo Varadkar Image: Mark Stedman/Photocall IrelandOn Tuesday 3rd of December the team at The Gathering Dublin went to the Guinness Storehouse, the brand home of the famous pint of ruby red stout, to bear witness to the launch of all the festivals and events  The Gathering Ireland has planned for 2013After arriving our team of two made our way up to the fifth floor Arthur’s Bar for a cup of tea and a glass of Diet Coke Soon we were able to bring together our full roster made up of representatives from Baseball Ireland, the Irish American Football Association and Cricket Ireland READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/the-gathering-dublin-responds-to-gabriel-byrnes-scam-remarks-181835301.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/the-gathering-dublin-responds-to-gabriel-byrnes-scam-remarks-181835301.html The Gathering Dublin responds to Gabriel Byrne's 'scam' remarks (IrishCentral) Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:46:24 PST Irish actor and former ambassador for culture, Gabriel Byrne, has called The Gathering a "scam"Photo by Time OutFirst of all, it’s hard to write about Irish actor Gabriel Byrne’s recent comments regarding The Gathering without trying to make a joke about how he has his “usual suspects” about the whole thing So, to begin with, congratulations to me for not doing thatNext, let’s address the comments in question Speaking recently on "The Last Word with Matt Cooper" he said that people think that The Gathering is a 'scam', a sort of roguish endeavour that would be comparable to a group of criminals robbing a ship in San Pedro Bayafter being blackmailed by Keyser Söze READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/trying-to-get-fit-in-the-winter-with-the-gathering-dublin-180864111.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/travel/the-gathering-dublin/trying-to-get-fit-in-the-winter-with-the-gathering-dublin-180864111.html Trying To Get Fit In the Winter With The Gathering Dublin (IrishCentral) Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:01:23 PST
It’s starting to get cold in South Dublin so to prepare for the encroaching frost I’ve bought two bags of coal and started watching YouTube videos on how to twist sheets of newspapers into kindling Sure, there are still days when the sun breaks through the clouds but if there’s one thing that Game Of Thrones has taught us, it’s that Winter Is ComingWhen it gets cold, I need hot food Pasta, kebabs, roast potatoes, whatever is handy READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-Gathering-2013-to-kick-off-with-New-Years-Eve-Festival-in-Dublin-177706961.html http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/The-Gathering-2013-to-kick-off-with-New-Years-Eve-Festival-in-Dublin-177706961.html The Gathering 2013 to kick off with New Year's Eve Festival in Dublin (IrishCentral) Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:22:08 PST
By: JANE WALSH

The Gathering 2013, a year-long celebration of all things Irish, will get going with a New Year’s bang in December!

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By: DAMON BLAKE

Here in Ireland we’re knee-deep in Friday Night Lights thanks to DVD box sets and Netflix. The allure of throwing a pig-skin, snapping a play, having some kid bring you water at half-time, exciting stuff, although it’s not as big in our culture as it is in America.

READ MORE ]]> http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/the-gathering-kicked-off-with-a-bang-in-dublin-at-notre-dame-game----terrible-commentary-by-david-feherty-on-cbs-damaged-irelands-image--169149656.html http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/atlantic-crossings/the-gathering-kicked-off-with-a-bang-in-dublin-at-notre-dame-game----terrible-commentary-by-david-feherty-on-cbs-damaged-irelands-image--169149656.html The Gathering kicked off with a bang in Dublin at Notre Dame game -- Terrible commentary by David Feherty on CBS damaged Ireland’s image (IrishCentral) Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:47:09 PDT
David Feherty's CBS coverage of Emerald Isle Classic damaged Ireland's imageThe Gathering kicked off here last weekend The name had been passed around on the media for a while, but to be honest I think Irish Americans knew more about it than we did over hereIn simple terms the plans is to get the Irish Diaspora back ‘home’ to visit Ireland in 2013The Notre Dame game was the kickoff, especially the Fighting Irish pep rally which was carried live on TV READ MORE ]]>