Westmeath: The Heart Of The Midlands In Ireland’s Ancient East

Westmeath: The Heart Of The Midlands In Ireland’s Ancient East

By Barry Coughlan Musically, the County of Westmeath has consistently punched above its weight. The names of Count John McCormack, Joe Dolan, Niall Horan, Bressie, the rest of Dolan’s Drifters, and even the Cavan born Swarbrigg brothers – they mean...
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CIE Tours Celebrates 90 Years Of Leadership In Irish Tourism

CIE Tours Celebrates 90 Years Of Leadership In Irish Tourism

On October 10, CIE Tours, the premier tour operator for Ireland and Britain vacations, capped off a year of 90th anniversary celebrations with a reception in Dublin, Ireland.  As a wholly owned subsidiary of holding company CIÉ Group (Córas Iompair...
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Carlow: Discover The Timeless, Unspoiled Landscape In The Celtic Center of Ireland

Carlow: Discover The Timeless, Unspoiled Landscape In The Celtic Center of Ireland

By Barry Coughlan In my research for this journey throughout Ireland which will eventually bring me back to all of the 32 Counties I have visited, I have been pleasantly surprised by the upsurge in tourism attractions available in 2022....
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Shannon To Chicago With United

Shannon To Chicago With United

By Barry Coughlan Shannon Airport and Irish tourism received another boost in the last few days with the news that United Airlines is to operate a new daily non-stop seasonal service from Chicago next summer. This decision by United turns...
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Monaghan: ‘Discover A Rich And Varied County’

Monaghan: ‘Discover A Rich And Varied County’

By Barry Coughlan The first thing about Monaghan people you’ll get, or won’t get, is the accent. The good people of the county have to endure more than a share of accent-picking from, amongst them, comedians like Oliver Callan who...
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The Waterford Treasures Collection Of Museums Is A Not-To-Be-Missed Experience

The Waterford Treasures Collection Of Museums Is A Not-To-Be-Missed Experience

By Barry Coughlan The Waterford Treasures collection of museums is on track to fast becoming Waterford’s most popular visitor attraction as so far this year visitor numbers have grown by 63%. By the beginning of September 2022, the museums had...
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Armagh: A County Of Historic Importance With ‘Memories So Glorious And Grand’

Armagh: A County Of Historic Importance With ‘Memories So Glorious And Grand’

By Barry Coughlan There’s one fair county in IrelandWith memories so glorious and grandWhere nature has lavished its bountyIt’s the orchard of Erin’s green land I love its cathedral and cityOnce founded by Patrick so trueAnd it bears in the...
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Derry: Surrounded In History And The Perfect Base For Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way And The Causeway Coastal Route

Derry: Surrounded In History And The Perfect Base For Exploring The Wild Atlantic Way And The Causeway Coastal Route

By Barry Coughlan The year was 1972, January 30 in Derry, a date and place forever etched in the troubled history of Northern Ireland.The events of that day quickly became known as Bloody Sunday, when a protest march turned catastrophic,...
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Leitrim: Enjoy Spectacular Scenery, From Dramatic Mountains And Deep Valleys To The Ever Peaceful Surrounds Of The County’s Many Lakes

Leitrim: Enjoy Spectacular Scenery, From Dramatic Mountains And Deep Valleys To The Ever Peaceful Surrounds Of The County’s Many Lakes

By Barry Coughlan In years gone by Leitrim would hardly have got a second mention in terms of Irish tourism potential, but in recent decades, particularly since the dawn of a new century, all that has changed. Irish families have...
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Mayo: A Beautiful And Inspiring Destination With A Rich History And Heritage

Mayo: A Beautiful And Inspiring Destination With A Rich History And Heritage

By Barry Coughlan The County of Waterford has been rightly hailed for the heavy investment in a Greenway between Dungarvan town and Waterford city. The relative simplicity of design and spectacular beauty to behold on sections of the route of...
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