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Fastnet Line Sinks
Fastnet Line, a.k.a. “The People’s Ferry”, has terminated operations. The sole ship “Julia” was already berthed for the winter in Cork, now it looks as if its revenue-earning days with Fastnet Line are over for good. After court wrangles and severe commercial problems the whole operation has ended after less than two years service. [...]
Hungarian Airline Malev Grounded
4. February 2012
After a commercial downturn heading straight for a crash, Hungarian flag carrier Malev has today decided to ground its fleet and suspend operations.
Malev lost nearly ninety million Euros in …
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Get Your Kicks with the Six Nations
3. February 2012
It is that time of the year again … the Six Nations kick off. Roaring men in shorts battle it out on the field, spurred along by roaring fans in warm clothing. It is rugby at its best. Well, most of the time. Will Ireland win a Grand Slam and a Triple Crown again? Will [...]
Continue reading...Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire?
2. February 2012
Don’t you just love it when a plan goes totally haywire? Well, at least a plan to “seed” a hotel review site deserves to end up as a farce. According to a report in the Irish Times, the Carlton Hotel Group sent an email to management and staff outlining how to … well … be [...]
Continue reading...Dublin’s Chinese New Year Carnival – A Damp Firecracker?
24. January 2012
For quite some years we attended the Chinese New Year Carnival in Dublin – an all-singing, all-(dragon)-dancing festival in the inner city. Yesterday we took some friends along … and were somehow disappointed. When we attended, the festivities were held in Wolfe Tone Square on the Northside. Now the have relocated to the Southside, [...]
Continue reading...Get the Right Flight to Ireland
22. January 2012
Air travel to Ireland … does it still hold surprises? Okay, I would rate myself as a fairly seasoned traveler, but some surprises are still in store on every trip I take. Like a sign I spotted at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport while waiting for check-in.
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Still on Show – Dublin’s Turners
21. January 2012
The Turner watercolours in Dublin’s National Gallery of Ireland get a glimpse of daylight again this January, a time-honoured tradition. So join Dubliners in celebrating the New Year with a visit to the National Gallery’s annual Turner watercolour exhibition.
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Still on Show – High Crosses at Collins Barracks
20. January 2012
Check out the (temporary) exhibition of big things in the National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks) – “Irish High Crosses“. On show are full-size replicas of some of Ireland’s finest High Crosses.
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This Weekend, Start Celebrating Chinese New Year
19. January 2012
Chinese New Year in Dublin has become a fixed spot in the Irish capital’s event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, …
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Canadian Stopovers Due to Winds?
14. January 2012
Just found a rather curious news item in USA Today – transatlantic flights from Europe to the Eastern seaboard of the USA are making more unscheduled stops in Canada. The …
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In Fine Trim Indeed
10. January 2012
The town of Trim in County Meath has been named as Ireland’s cleanest town. The medieval heritage town beat off competition by Swords, County Dublin, and the tourist resort of Killarney in County Kerry…
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New Year, New Taxes
6. January 2012
2012 is upon us … and the Irish government has hit us with a bunch of new taxes to have fun with. Many will have at least a knock-on effect on tourism, like the household rate just introduced. Others will have you reaching deeper into your pockets rights away, like (once more) hiked fuel prices. [...]
Continue reading...Dublin … From a Different Angle
22. December 2011
Seeing Dublin is (fairly) easy – from O’Connell Bridge or Ha’penny Bridge, from the top of a double-decker bus, from the inside of a pub. But how about .. from one of the better lookouts in or over Dublin? Not all are radically dramatic, but they will show you more than the “obvious” street-level vistas.
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Get Out of Dublin, Enjoy Rural Ireland
21. December 2011
Here’s an idea … leave “the big smoke” behind you and hit the countryside for Irish rural events. From fairs to shows, from fun to competition, from old tractors to new bargains. Smaller than the city events, but well worth getting out of the cities for.
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Ireland on Review – But What is the Truth?
20. December 2011
Reviews are ten a penny … er … one-thousand a cent … well, there are loads free on the internet. But which reviews of Irish hotels and attractions should you trust? There are no hard and fast rules. You have to do some work yourself – not a lot, but it will make the difference! [...]
Continue reading...Books, Books, Books – in Dublin
16. December 2011
Dublin is a City of Literature … and book lovers should not be bored here. But where to go? Easy with my hints for bibliophiles travelling to Dublin – Ireland’s …
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Shopping in Dublin?
9. December 2011
Today, December 8th, is traditionally the big shopping day for Christmas in Ireland – expect the masses streaming from the countryside into the towns and cities. Nowhere more than in …
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Horse Racing in Ireland The Festivals
8. December 2011
While you will find race meetings almost every week across Ireland (the Irish weather permitting), the horse racing festivals held at the major Irish courses are in a league of …
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Horse Racing in Ireland – The Racecourses
7. December 2011
Ever wondered where to go and see horses racing in Ireland? Well, here is a list of the Irish racecourses that see action throughout the year. Well, most of them …
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Horse Racing in Ireland – The Very Basics
6. December 2011
Never been to “the horses” before? Ah, well, sure we all have to start somewhere. So here is a short introduction to the basics of horse racing in Ireland … …
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Guinness is Good for Baking
29. November 2011
Something rich and Irish for Christmas? Well, I’d recommend a Guinness Cake … but not freshly baked. You see, the cake has to mature a bit, at least for a week, longer is better. So you might think about starting to buy the ingredients now and beginning to bake soon. Really. Otherwise you will miss [...]
Continue reading...Corlea Trackway – A Mystery in the Bog
24. November 2011
So, you think today’s roads in Ireland are bad? Look at the Corleas Trackway and you’ll revise quickly. It must have been a bumpy ride through the bog on this wooden causeway. From where to where we do not know. And we also fail to find out why the road was built at all. And [...]
Continue reading...Climb Navan Fort … in County Armagh
19. November 2011
Navan Fort is a puzzler … quite a number of people turn up in the frankly bland town of Navan (County Meath) to have a look at it. But despite the name it is not there. It is in County Armagh, a bit further north. But well worth the extra mile you’ll have to drive [...]
Continue reading...What is Navan Fort All About?
18. November 2011
Once you climb Navan Fort, you might wonder what the fuss is all about. Have no fear, help is near … just follow the signs to the excellent Navan Centre and all will be revealed. With living history, artefacts and … an exciting multi-media show. All in (or around) a modern installation built into the [...]
Continue reading...Armagh – City of Two of Everything
17. November 2011
The City of Armagh has it all … twice … it has two cathedrals, one Roman-Catholic, one Church of Ireland. And in those cathedrals, two Archbishops reside … one Roman-Catholic, one Church of Ireland. And both of these Archbishops are Primates of their respective churches, ecclesiastical rulers of all Ireland. Why? Well, Saint Patrick is [...]
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