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The MTV European Music awards arrive in Belfast
Belfast's Odyssey Arena will be hosting the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards at the beginning of November. It is the very first time Northern Ireland has been selected to transmit the big event. Established in 1994, last year's event was presented in Madrid with earlier shows in London (1996) Edinburgh (2003) and Liverpool (2008). Lady Gaga had [...]
Fionn Mac Cumhaill is alleged to have the Giants Causeway
Located in the North Coast of Antrim you will find the spectacular rock formation known as the Giant’s Causeway. Bold and brassy in stature the formation bears many similarities with its mythological roots. The Irish Giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill is alleged to have constructed the mighty causeway in an attempt to prove his superior strength and [...]
The Best Places to Visit in Ireland
Ireland is the third largest island in all of Europe, which means there is a great deal of tourist traffic to the country. This should not be surprising because there are many beautiful places to visit in Ireland and plenty to do. Following are some of the main attractions in Ireland: Historic Cork Walking Tour There is no better way to [...]
Ireland is a Perfect Vacation Destination
Ireland is perfect vacation destination because the country is endowed with exquisite and splendid features that travelers find very appealing. Traveling to Ireland can be an exciting adventure in a country that’s full of charming sites to see and places to visit. The people of Ireland are amiable and warm and the land is bounded by tradition [...]
The official residence of the President of Ireland
Áras an Uachtaráin acts as the official residence of the President of Ireland. It is located on the Northside of Dublin in the Phoenix Park. The original house was designed by a park ranger who was also an amateur architect. This man’s name was Nathaniel Clements and he designed the original house in the mid 18th century. The house was then [...]
Northern Ireland’s most popular tourism destination – Giants Causeway
Located in County Antrim, Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most popular tourism destination. Named a World Heritage Site in 1986, the area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns is the result of a volcanic explosion from some 60 million years ago. When the flow of lava cooled, it contracted and formed individual [...]
O’Briens Tower and The Cliffs of Moher
Make Sure Not to Miss… O’Briens Tower and The Cliffs of Moher. Located in County Clare, on the west coast of Ireland, The Cliffs of Moher (sometimes Mohair) are one of Ireland’s top tourist destinations. With a sheer drop of approximately 700 feet from a relatively peaceful meadow straight into the Atlantic Ocean, it’s easy to [...]
Some Great Tourist Attractions in Ireland
Welcome all you travel freaks!! This article gives you brief idea of the places you cant afford to miss while you travel through Ireland. These are some major tourist attractions that i highly recommend: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park: This castle is the best example of a medieval fortress in Ireland. It was built in 1425 and restored [...]
Free things you can do in Dublin
Are you a bit straped for cash?? We'll lets look at some free things you can do in Dublin! 1. National Museum of Ireland The National Museum of Ireland has three branches in Dublin and each offer free admission, The Archaeology and History Museum 2. Dublin Castle Dublin Castle is situated in the very heart of Dublin’s Historic City [...]
