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Ireland Says Farewell Shane MacGowan

In today’s email: 

•  Ireland Says Farewell Shane MacGowan

• Who would you choose as Ireland’s Person of the Year?

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

• At the bar -  Opening the vaults

• Guest Bloggers Wanted

• Around The Web: Guinness Storehouse hailed as World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2023, Notable Cork City buildings turn red for Christmas, County Cavan Home Of The Shannon Pot and more

• Experience of the day - The Irish House Party Dinner and Show Dublin

• Irish Word of the Day - Fidil

• From Social Media - Great Neighbours on holiday!

• Irish Food You Will Love - Homemade Butter | Irish Baker Abroad

• The Craic -  Fionn Whelan makes us think of the Roman Empire by covering Pompeii

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Ireland Says Farewell Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan’s funeral cortege to pass through Dublin streets today on final farewell

Procession to be led by Artane Band and lone piper as horse-drawn carriage bears coffin ahead of Co Tipperary burial

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Who would you choose as Ireland’s Person of the Year?

Before Christmas, Time Magazine in the United States picks a person who has a significant impact on global events.

Yesterday, global superstar Taylor Swift was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023 after her Eras tour smashed box office records.

The Time award aims to find the person who has had the most impact on global events each year – and the magazine is known for making some controversial choices.

After his election as US President in 2016, Donald Trump was picked and in 1938, Hitler received the accolade following his annexation of Austria.

But who would be Ireland’s person of the year?

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At The Bar - Opening the vaults

The Castle Hotel | Live Irish Music in Castle Vaults Bar and Restaurant, Dublin, Ireland

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Around The Web

The Killers announce extra dates and huge support act for 2024 UK and Ireland arena tour

The Killers have announced a handful of extra dates and their opening support act for their 'Rebel Diamonds' greatest hits UK and Ireland arena tour.

Loughrea Hotel and Spa named Top Wedding Hotel in Ireland

Owner Pat McDonagh says the award didn't happen by accident, and it reflects the hotel's reputation for wedding food, service and atmosphere.

Targeting luxury travel business for the island of Ireland

Twenty-six (26) tourism businesses from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Cannes this week

Island life - the majestic cliffs, birdlife and wildflowers of Inishturk

Inishturk, off County Mayo, might be small in size, but the welcome islanders offer is immense, writes Domhnall O'Donoghue.

Ireland's Entertaining Ring of Kerry

by Rick Steves, December 6, 2023. One of Ireland's most popular destinations is the Iveragh Peninsula 

Guinness Storehouse hailed as World’s Leading Tourist Attraction in 2023

The Guinness Storehouse beat competition from the Taj Mahal, India, The Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Peru and Niagara Falls, Canada.

‘Stop messing’ publican warns punters to resist bizarre Guinness shake-up craze that’s ‘waste of two good p...

PUBLICANS are pleading with customers to resist a bizarre Guinness craze from the US where the Black Stuff is mixed with lager or cider.Diageo are act

'The Ginger Man would be the perfect location for a Hallmark Christmas movie'

Between this pub and all the Christmas markets and experiences in Dublin, we're sure one can create a tailored Christmas movie-inspired day.

Lions to play Argentina in Dublin in warmup for 2025 tour of Australia

The British and Irish Lions will play in Ireland for the first time before the 2025 tour of Australia. 

Dublin suburb of Darndale joins Milan and Barcelona as new European urban forest

Native Irish trees were planted at Dublin's Darndale Park, creating a new 'urban forest' as part of an EU-funded city tree-planting initiative.

The Leinster, Dublin's luxury lifestyle hotel, opens in 2024

The Leinster, a new site from Press Up Hospitality which purports to be Dublin's first luxury lifestyle hotel, will launch to the public in January 2024.

Dublin named one of the best European destinations for fitness lovers

Dublin ranks in the top ten destinations for health-conscious travelers looking for an active holiday in 2024. 

WATCH: Amazing footage of Dublin’s Four Courts being rebuilt almost a century ago

Ireland Healing Her Wounds, a short film of British Pathe footage, is now available to stream for free on the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive Player.

Titanic Hotel Belfast Afternoon Tea - A Setting of Elegance

Treat yourself to an Afternoon Tea experience at Titanic Hotel Belfast. Surrounded by elegant settings and filled with culinary delights 

Belfast 'could be next Copenhagen or Seattle' under ambitious waterfront plan

Belfast has the potential to become a great waterfront city in the same league as Copenhagen and Seattle, it's been claimed.

The best CHRISTMAS FOODS to experience in BELFAST

When it comes to the best Christmas foods to experience in Belfast, the variety will shock, amaze, and fill your belly with delight.

Galway charity event recreates the world-famous Coca-Cola Christmas truck advert

Over 90 trucks in Galway will be illuminated to recreate the iconic Coca-Cola truck advert and raise funds for charity.

Galway Arts Festival Saw Doctors' gig sells out in less than 30 minutes

The Saw Doctors' headline performance at next year's Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) sold out in just minutes.

Notable Cork City buildings turn red for Christmas

To celebrate Corkmas and the festive season in Cork, the city's buildings are “Going Red” this Christmas.

Don your Christmas jumper and be part of a festive Cork record attempt

Time to dust off your jolliest Christmas geansaí and help put Cork on the map; the Marina Market is gearing up for a World Record attempt

County Cavan Home Of The Shannon Pot

Welcome to County Cavan, a captivating region in Ireland that boasts not only stunning landscapes but also the distinction of being the home of the Shannon Pot, the source of the mighty River Shannon. 

County Cavan unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills, serene lakes, and lush countryside. However, it is the Shannon Pot that stands as a symbolic and geographical centerpiece, marking the beginning of Ireland's longest river.

By Sarah777 - Own work, Public Domain,

Ireland’s Cultural Ambassadors: How Celtic Thunder Continues to Inspire Worldwide

Celtic Thunder the acclaimed Irish singing group and stage show has long been revered for its unique and theatrical approach to musical performances. 

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Experience of the day

The Irish House Party Dinner and Show Dublin

Immerse yourself in a night of traditional food and entertainment at the Irish House Party in Dublin. You’ll experience one of the city’s best ways to spend an evening at this dinner-and-show event complete with authentic Irish fare, diverse music, dancing and storytelling. Enjoy some Traditional Irish food like Guinness stew and Baileys-infused chocolate cake, and sing and dance the night away with a talented group of performers.

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From Social Media

These guys could be your neighbours on your next getaway

Escape to county Cavan for a great rest of body, heart and soul..

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

Homemade Butter | Irish Baker Abroad

Of course you can just buy it but if you find whipping or double cream on sale it’s well worth making your own.  You also get a bit of buttermilk as a byproduct in the process.

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The Craic

Fionn Whelan makes us think of the Roman Empire by covering Pompeii

Bastille’s song “Pompeii” was released in 2013 and is known for its catchy melody and anthemic sound. The song’s lyrics are indeed inspired by the historical event of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which led to the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii. According to Dan Smith, the lead singer of Bastille, the inspiration for the song came from a book that featured images of the plaster casts made from the voids left by the bodies of Pompeii’s residents.

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