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Surprising Facts about Ireland
This is my 4th month in Ireland now. I came over from Germany in October ’11 and – probably like everyone who hasn’t been in Ireland before – I came here with certain expectations and, of course, a basic knowledge about the country. Time passed and day after day I found out that some of the stereotypes we have about the Emerald Isle and its inhabitants are absolutely true, whereas others... as you might guess, proved to be entirely false. The Irish love drinking beer... but you won’t see them more drunk than Germans (or any other nationality) at the weekends. They love green clothes... but only during rugby or soccer games. They are famous for whiskey and Guinness... but there’s actually more on the menu that’s worth trying.
Irish Couples of the Ages
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we whipped out the history books and searched through Ireland’s past for some of its more romantic stories. The result: our top three Irish Couples of the Ages.
5 Must See Attractions in Northern Ireland
A visit to Northern Ireland is an unforgettable experience. Within the 6 Northern counties you’ll find a mix of fantastic cities and picturesque rural-town lands. You’ll find history and heritage and attractions, which have to be seen to be believed. It’s not easy to pick 5 favourites but if you’re planning a trip to Northern Ireland, here are five things which you absolutely cannot miss:
Get your Trad on
Temple Bar is often referred to as Dublin’s cultural hub – a title which the famous area wears proudly on its sleeve come rain or shine. But next week, get ready for 5 day session, because starting on the 25th January, Temple Bar is set to sing and dance its heart out like never before to a roaring soundtrack of Irish music.
Guinness Storehouse announces €10 Million Investment Plan
Sunday 11th December 2011 - The GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, Ireland’s number one international visitor attraction, announced details of a 10 million euro, 3 year re-investment plan which will commence in the New Year. Once completed, the new developments will further enhance the seven storey GUINNESS experience and future proof the attraction to accommodate a projected growth in visitor numbers in the coming years.
