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In today’s email: 

• Did Game Of Thrones Film At Dunluce Castle?

• Dunluce Castle County Antrim Northern Ireland

• Don’t Forget Your Gift - The Ultimate Ireland Travel Bundle

• At the bar - There is a secret flat underneath this Dublin pub

• Around The Web: Sláinte? Dublin named one of the "booziest" holiday destinations in the world, How to plan a weekend in County Wicklow, the beautiful 'Garden of Ireland', Beyond the Ordinary: Unique Experiences Await in County Longford's Hidden Gems and more

• Experience of the day- Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle

• From Social Media -  Guinness Storehouse

• Irish Food You Will Love -Chris’s Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

• The Craic - Spanish Witches Perform Irish Broom Dance

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Did Game Of Thrones Film At Dunluce Castle?

The Castle has become a tourist hotspot not only for the stunning views on offer but also for its claim to fame with being used in the iconic show Game of Thrones.

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Dunluce Castle County Antrim Northern Ireland

In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce. It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.

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At The Bar

There is a secret flat underneath this Dublin pub

Patrons of a popular Dublin pub have been surprised to learn that its cellar was once home to a secret tenement flat. The Old Royal Oak Pub, located in Kilmainham, has been run by the Costello family for 50 years since first opening in 1839.

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Around The Web

Seeking a Grander Slam: Can Ireland go back-to-back?

Winning the Grand Slam is one thing, defending it quite another. 

4,000-year-old Bronze Age tomb rediscovered with photogrammetry

On a rainy day in 1838, Lady Georgiana Chatterton climbed a hill on Ireland's Dingle peninsula and sketched "a very curious piece of antiquity,

Ireland West Knock Airport announce cheap flight deal under €30 to sunsoaked location

Ireland West Airport have announced a cheap flight deal under €30 ideal for those seeking sunshine while beating the January blues.

Ireland snow forecast: Met Eireann ice and temperature alert as massive weather change expected

As a result of the massive drop in temperature many parts of Ireland will wake-up to widespread ice and frost on Tuesday morning.

Eurovision 2024: Non-binary Bambie Thug to represent Ireland

Bambie Thug will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest, becoming the country's first ever non-binary representative.

Sláinte? Dublin named one of the "booziest" holiday destinations in the world

In a new study from travel platform Holidu, Dublin has ranked as one of the booziest holiday spots in the world,

'My guide to two unforgettable days in Kerry, Ireland'

Two days in Co Kerry can seem like the longest of adventures when you're smart with how you spend your time. 

How to plan a weekend in County Wicklow, the beautiful 'Garden of Ireland'

The 'Garden of Ireland' is a fabled landscape of rivers, forest walkways and smugglers' coves where visitors can forage, wild swim and follow woodland paths.

Dublin's smallest pub a "gem" providing a "quirky experience" for visitors

Situated only a three minute walk from St Stephen's Green, the intimately proportioned pub offers an authentic Irish experience.

The best Dublin gigs this week (Brigid Bank Holiday weekend)

Gig Guide highlights: 

Lego 'Bricktionary Experience' coming to Dublin this March

The interactive Lego 'Bricktionary Experience' is set to open in Dublin this March after previously touring in Asia, Australia, and America.

The Wolfe Tones announce 60th anniversary gig in Cork ahead of retirement

Almost a year on from setting records at Electric Picnic, The Wolfe Tones will take to the stage for a stadium concert in Cork.

How honey is making better money than beef for this Galway suckler farmer

Dry-stock farmer Noel Leahy produces over 15000 jars of raw honey every year on his Galway farm.

Beyond the Ordinary: Unique Experiences Await in County Longford's Hidden Gems

Join us on a journey through the diverse attractions and activities that make County Longford a destination worth exploring.

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Experience Of The Day

Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

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From Social Media

Tourism Ireland

Guinness Storehouse

Credit: - @ramon_miguel_7 (IG)

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

Chris’s Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

This cake is really moist and delicious. It’s easy enough to do and the kids are gonna love it. I made it to fit my 20 x 30cm cake pan like all my other cakes.

Give it a go and let me know what you think! 

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The Craic

Spanish Witches Perform Irish Broom Dance

Performance of Irish Treble at the American College of Madrid on the occasion of its intercultural dance meeting. Lovely Irish Broom Dance!

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