Shopping in Ireland: The January Sales

If you haven't had enough of shopping this Christmas in Ireland, then you've always got the January sales to look forward to!

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Christmas in Killarney Festival

If you're looking for a fun, exciting and magical Christmas Festival to take the family to this festive season, then don't look any further than the picturesque town of Killarney in County Kerry.

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Christmas Shopping in Cork City

Whether it's handbags, glad rags or indeed some shoe shopping you're after, Cork City offers something for every shopper. It's perfect for a December break where you can enjoy a spot of retail therapy at your leisure – and you certainly won't come home empty handed! 

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New Year's Celebrations in Dublin

Dublin is a great city to visit any time of the year, but it’s a magical place at Christmas and the New Year. From carol singers on street corners and live music in pubs, wherever you go you’re sure to be entertained. The city really comes alive especially after dark, so just strolling around the city’s streets at night is an attraction in itself!

As it’s becoming more and more popular to head away to ring in the New Year, why not let Dublin be the place that you welcome 2008! Read on for more information…

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How to celebrate New Year's Eve Irish style!

If you're spending New Year's Eve in Ireland this year, here's a few ways you can ring in 2008…

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New Year's Traditions in Ireland

There's simply no better way of starting off your New Year than celebrating it in Ireland, as we do know how to throw a party! New Year's Eve is a huge occasion in Ireland, with family gatherings, lots of New Year gala balls and some lively street parties. To prepare us for the big countdown to 2008, lets look back on some ancient New Years traditions in Ireland…

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Christmas in Ireland: The Wren Boys

The tradition of 'Hunting the Wran' or the 'Wren' is to some degree alive in Ireland at Christmas. Once a common event throughout Ireland, it now takes place in certain towns and villages on St. Stephen’s Day, the day after Christmas Day.

People dress up in old clothes and paint their faces, wear straw hats and travel from door to door singing, dancing and playing music. Find out more about this very unusual age-old Irish Christmas custom…

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Christmas Shopping in Enniskillen

If you're heading across the border to Northern Ireland to do your Christmas shopping (or for the January sales) this year, then Enniskillen is the place to go. It's situated in the heart of County Fermanagh and borders counties Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan in the Republic. It's popular for shoppers from the surrounding counties and beyond (even Dublin!) and especially at Christmas time when the town centre is buzzing with bargain hunters.


Many shops accept the Euro as well as Sterling and you can make some genuine savings here!

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Ireland Christmas gift ideas...

The Christmas countdown in Ireland will be underway in a few weeks. So this year, if you want to avoid that last minute rush, pushing your way around the crowded shops for those special Christmas gifts, we've got the perfect solution…

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Irish Racing Festivals for Christmas 2007

For a very enjoyable day out over the Christmas period, why not head to the races! Horse racing is a big social event in Ireland with some of the best race meetings on during the festive season. So whether you want to study the form, back a few horses, enjoy a few pints of Guinness, or quite simply soak up the excitement and the atmosphere, then head to a race meeting near you this Christmas!

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