About Connemara, Galway
They say when you visit Connemara you "experience the real beauty of Ireland". It's located in the north west corner of County Galway and is an area of desolate beauty, incredible scenery and some interesting attractions, which combine to make Connemara a really beautiful place and a place close to the hearts of Irish people and visitors alike. Read on to find out what makes this corner of Ireland so special…
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Rathfarnham Castle
The 16th Century Rathfarnham Castle is one of the finest castles in County Dublin and a very popular tourist attraction for all ages. For more information on the castle itself and how to get here read on.
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The Galway Film Festival 2008
The Galway Film Fleadh takes place this year from the 8th –13th of July in Galway city in the west of Ireland. The festival attracts everyone from film buffs to budding film makers to view the best of the best of Irish, European and International cinema. This film festival was founded about 20 years ago and has been a huge success down through the years…find out what's in store for this year's festival.
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Shaw's Birthplace
Shaw’s Birthplace at 33 Synge Street is one of Dublin's top historic sites. This two-storey Victorian terraced house was the first home of the famous Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw who later won numerous prizes for his works, including the Noble Prize for Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938). There's a plaque outside the door that simply says ''Author of Many Plays". Check out our guide to Shaw’s Birth Place, with details on the history of the house, how to get here and on Shaw himself.
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The Old Jameson Distillery
Smithfield Village is the heart of Old Dublin and right here you'll find the Old Jameson Distillery. Irish whiskey dates back to the 6th Century when Irish monks learned of the distillation process on a trip to the Middle East. As a result the craft of Irish whiskey making or "Uisce Beatha" meaning "water of life" was born. A tour of the Jameson Distillery is well worthwhile, you can experience the malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, maturation and bottling processes first hand, followed by some whiskey tasting. Read on for more…
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Dublin's General Post Office (GPO)
Holding a special place in Irish history the General Post Office, more commonly known as the GPO, is located right in the heart of Dublin and is one of the city's top attractions. Its Georgian exterior dominates O'Connell street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, and it was the focal point of the 1916 Easter Rising. Check out our guide to this well known landmark, with details on its history, how to get here and more.
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Leinster House
Leinster House is home to the National Parliament of Ireland and is located on Kildare Street in Dublin city centre. We trace the history of Leinster House, find out about its current residents, its links to the White House in Washington and details on the best times to visit.
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Eric Clapton - Live at the Marquee
Eric Clapton plays Live At The Marquee in Cork on Friday 20th June 2008. With music spanning decades you won’t be surprised to hear that the concert has already been sold out. If you’ve managed to get a ticket, check out our guide to the music, the event and the riverside venue!
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Shayne Ward - Live at the Marquee
Continuing his post X-Factor success, the increasingly popular Shayne Ward performs Live At The Marquee in Cork on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June 2008. Find out about the gig, where to get tickets, the venue and how to get there.
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Nickelback at the Odyssey Arena
Prepare to rock the rafters of the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on Friday 12th September 2008 when Canadian rockers Nickelback hit the stage! Check out our guide to this exciting event with details on the music, where to get tickets and how to get to the venue.
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