Grafton Street, Dublin - shopping, dining & entertainment!
Grafton Street is at the heart of Dublin city and merges the areas of St Stephens Green to the south and Trinity College to the north. It's a shopper's paradise and lays claim to being the busiest shopping street in Ireland. But Grafton Street offers so much more than retail therapy! Read on for more…
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Drumcondra, Dublin - sport, colleges & former leaders!
The leafy suburb of Drumcondra is located about 2km from Dublin's O'Connell Street, north of the city centre. Both the River Tolka and the Royal Canal flow through Drumcondra, there are 4 colleges located in the area, namely All Hallows College, Mater Dei Institute of Education, St. Patrick's College and Dublin City University (DCU), it's where you'll find Bertie Aherne, former Irish Taoiseach, and it's only a hop, skip and a jump from Croker (Croke Park), home of GAA sport. If you fancy stretching your legs you'll find that the area is well within walking distance of the city centre, if not, it's well served by public transport links. Read on for more…
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University College Dublin
As part of the National University of Ireland, University College Dublin is a popular seat of learning in Belfield, just 4km south of Dublin city centre. UCD is the largest university in the Republic of Ireland with over 20,000 students attending on an annual basis. Check out our guide to UCD with details on how to get there, main courses on offers and lots more.
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Dublin City University
Dublin City University (DCU) is a renowned university, located in the North Dublin areas of Glasnevin and Whitehall, about 5km from Dublin city centre. DCU has around 9,000 students enrolled every year with over 400 staff. Find out more about Dublin City University…
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GoIreland Photography Awards 2008 – Press Release
The fourth annual
GoIreland Photography Awards was launched recently by the Minister of the Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen, in Dublin. The competition is run in association with John Hinde and the winner, along with eleven runners-up, will be included in a special calendar. The over-all winner will also receive a luxury holiday in Ireland with flights, car rental and hotel stays included. The closing date for entries is 6pm on the 10th of October.
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GoIreland Photography Awards 2008
The Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Ancient Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes are just some of the sights that influenced many great writers, painters and sculptors of the ancient world to produce their finest works. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World inspired those with a creative and artistic streak to go beyond anything they had done before. What are the 'Wonders of Ireland'? What symbolises Ireland and its outstanding natural beauty? GoIreland.com are calling all amateur photographs to capture what you think is a 'Wonder of Ireland'. Read on for more…
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Top 10 things for kids to do in Cork
The kids have been really looking forward to their summer holidays, but now that we're half way through, we are running out of ideas to keep the young ones amused. Cork (the Rebel county) has a lot to offer in the way of entertaining the kids, here are a few suggestions.
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Mizen Head Visitor Centre
On approaching the white arched suspension bridge, the task in hand seems a bit daunting. You have 172 feet to cross and 150 feet below you is the wild Atlantic crashing against the rocks. But the views at the other side at the tip of the Mizen Peninsula, Ireland's most southwesterly point, take all your fears away!
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Fota Wildlife Park
Need an idea to keep the kids amused for a day during what seems to be endless summer holidays? Fota Wildlife Park must surely be the answer to all your prayers! Find out more about Fota Wildlife Park, the animals that live within its confines and how to get here.
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Top Golf Courses in County Cork
With some of the best golf course settings in Ireland, County Cork offers an abundance of parkland golf courses that will certainly test your golfing skills. Unfortunately County Cork does not offer a links course, which is surprising considering it has such a long sandy coastline but you won't be disappointed on the many courses available.
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