Shorelines Festival 2017

From the Shorelines of Lough Derg Portumna is nestled on the banks of the beautiful Lough Derg. It has gained its rightful reputation as home to some of the best hurlers in the country, including a certain Mr Joe Canning. It is also a place of real natural beauty with...

A Cuppa for Hospice

  Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice together with Bewley’s is one of Ireland’s biggest, longest established and most loved fundraisers in Ireland.In Over the past 25 years, this annual fundraiser that takes place all around Ireland has raised over 34 million euros. That is an incredible and life changing...

Larry Reynolds Weekend

  The East Galway town of Ballinasloe will come alive with the sounds of Irish music for the weekend of 8th-10th September. In the early 1950’s  Larry Reynold’s left his native Ahascragh and emigrated to Boston. He subsequently became a celebrated musician and an influential member of the Irish-American community...

Last Weekend of the Summer – 10 Things to Do

How is the Summer nearly over? Only one weekend left before September begins. Here's a few ideas for things to do around the country. Dualla Show Dualla, Co. Tipperary:  The Dualla Show is always a fantastic family day out.  Along with Livestock Shows and a seriously impressive display of Farm Machinery,...

Heritage Week 2017

Every year, as September looms large on the calendar, The Heritage Council coordinate events all around the country to celebrate National Heritage Week. This year from 19th to 27th August there  are hundreds of events planned. Each celebrating and promoting our natural, built and cultural heritage. Since the majority of...

There's Something Fishy Going On

Most towns and cities in Ireland are close to the banks of a river. And angling as a sport has never been so popular. In these busy days and hectic lives, taking a few hours out to stand on the riverbank can be the ultimate switch off. There are many...