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Help me make it through the knight — fully armoured medieval combat event for Claregalway Castle
The Medieval Tournament is making an unique comeback in Ireland this Saturday and Sunday.The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years took place at Claregalway Castle last year. This year it returns with a bigger international flavour this weekend from 12 noon -6 pm each day.
Survey reveals Irish travel preferences for 2016
Some 80 per cent of holidaymakers from Ireland will avoid travelling to places they perceive to be at risk from terrorist attacks but will not allow such threats to stop them from holidaying, according to new research from 123.ie.
Honor Heffernan - The Whistling Girl
DOROTHY PARKER was famed for her wit, which could be as brilliant as it was nasty, but it is often forgotten that she was a civil rights activist, a supporter of Martin Luther King, and chronicler of the Spanish Civil War.
Bringing colour to the streets with the Tapas Trail
The best thing about travel is the opportunity to eat new, exciting things, and sometimes you don’t need to travel very far to see food in a whole new light. The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail has just finished its second run in Galway, it gave just the opportunity to be a tourist in your own home. The passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain came to the streets of Galway from August 24 to September 7, taking place twice a week, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.
Irish holidaymakers spend €600m on overseas holidays in first quarter of 2016
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has welcomed the growing number of Irish residents heading overseas on holiday, as unveiled last week in the CSO Household Travel Survey. The results of the survey show that 1.5 million outbound trips were undertaken by Irish residents in Q1 2016, an increase of 12.8 per cent over the same period last year.
Final Megane III Renault Sport rolls off the line
The last third generation Megane Renault Sport has rolled off the production line in Spain.
Mayo’s seventeenth century rebel song
I recently stumbled upon a 17th century song, as you do, which was dedicated to the county of Mayo. The song, titled "The County of Mayo", initially caught my eye as it was printed in the old Irish type, a rare sight nowadays. The author was a man named Thomas Lavelle who was active during the middle of the 1600s.
Andorra holidays – tapas, duty free, and snow
Duty-free shopping, tapas restaurants, and a relaxed vibe on the slopes; is it any wonder Andorra has become such a favourite among Irish skiers and snowboarders. Set high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, the tiny principality of Andorra has invested hugely in upgrading its lift systems, terrain, snow-making, and activities in recent years. It also has a strong snow record.
Galway Pride Festival in full swing
With events in full swing the Galway Pride Festival is proving to be a great success and it has still got some amazing events coming up.
Six Tribesmen to represent Republic in Galway this Saturday
Six of the victorious Galway Tribesmen have been selected by the Republic of Ireland for the first match of the Rugby League Ireland Origin clash at Galwegians' grounds on Saturday at 2pm.