Ireland News
Ireland Around the Web: 07.27.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
The Ronnie Wood saga continues… After running off to his house in Ireland with a twenty-year-old Russian waitress, Wood has checked himself into rehab. That’ll make his seventh stint in rehab, by the way. Oh, and the waitress says she’s going to stand by her man - not surprisingly, Wood’s wife doesn’t seem to feel the same way.
The governments of Ireland and Britain have both suggested re-instituting formal border checks between the two nations for the first time since 1925.
An EU court has said that spouses of EU …
Date: July 27th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 07.03.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
Ireland is working on producing biofuels from seaweed.
A writer recalls a visit to the Royal Dublin Society, which in turn brings back memories of previous chlildhood visits.
The number of tourists in Ireland went up only slightly in the first quarter of 2008 as compared to last year, but the number of Irish tourists traveling outside the country grew by a whopping 8%.
Galway makes the list of the “best cities less traveled,” which means that it could very well be overrun with tourists by this time next …
Date: July 3rd, 2008 |
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Irish Voters Reject Lisbon Treaty, Threaten EU Future
Irish voters have, as expected, voted down the so-called “Lisbon Treaty,” which would have made several significant changes to the way the European Union is governed. Ireland was the only country in the EU to leave the decision of whether to accept the Lisbon Treaty to the voters, and Ireland’s prime minister says there won’t be a second referendum to try to change the result. “The people have just spoken,” he said. “My focus is on respecting the decision they have made. It is now my job to discuss with my European colleagues on how we will proceed in the …
Date: June 16th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 05.23.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
Aer Lingus is having a serious discount on summer fares to Ireland in business class, but you have to book by May 31 and travel between July 7 and September 15 to take advantage of these cheap air tickets.
Ireland makes Frommers’ list of the seven best places to travel solo.
This is a great line: “Ireland can be that place you missed as you traveled around Ireland, looking for Ireland.” Great article, too.
The Diageo company, producers of Guinness, is closing two of its breweries in Kilkenny and …
Date: May 23rd, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 04.30.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
The film “Mary, Queen of Scots” might be about Scotland, but it’ll be shot in Ireland.
Can you imagine Ireland without Waterford Crystal? Apparently Waterford Crystal can.
Here’s a little article about one couple’s hike along the coast from Sutton to Howth, and how they ended up in “grave danger” en route.
Ireland’s former president, Patrick Hillery, has died at the age of 84.
Hillery’s state funeral is detailed here and here.
Vacation photos are some of the best souvenirs - here’s a guide to taking great photos in …
Date: April 30th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 07.16.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
I suppose no one should be surprised at the antics of rock stars anymore, but it appears that Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones (who is, by the way, 61) has run off to Ireland with an 18-year-old Russian cocktail waitress. Perhaps my favorite headline comes from The Independent, which says “Even by Ronnie Wood’s standards, this is one hell of a bender.” Wood’s wife initially said the waitress was making the whole thing up, but now appears to be leaving the guitarist over the affair.
If heading …
Date: July 16th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 06.25.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
Lonely Planet has a contest going right now where you can win a free trip to Ireland for two - and all it takes is a 25-word essay. Surely some free flights to Europe are worth 25 words of your time?
Reports indicate that this year, Ireland is in store for its first economic recession in more than 20 years.
The city of Dublin has made this list of the best cities to explore on foot - and if you’re not a partyer, the writer gives the clever …
Date: June 25th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 06.07.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
Want to sample the finest in Irish whiskey without tramping all over Ireland? You can book a tasting or class for your travel group anywhere in the country and let the professionals come to you.
Ireland can now claim the dubious title of the only country to have had its Eurovision Song Contest entry booed off the stage. Not sure the performer felt any embarrassment, though - after all, Dustin’s a puppet. Of a turkey, no less. You can see Dustin’s song here. If you dare.
Those of you looking …
Date: June 7th, 2008 |
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Ireland Around the Web: 05.09.08
Here are some Ireland items in the news lately:
Following the lead of such cities as London and Milan, Dublin is now looking to introduce a congestion charge to drivers.
Art is subjective, that’s a given, but check out this two part series about four particularly odd (to this fellow, at least) statues in Ireland - part one here and part two here.
They may not be the Three Tenors, but these singing priests are trying to make their mark on the music scene nonetheless.
Ireland is looking at ways to cut the high levels of binge …
Date: May 9th, 2008 |
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Daily Dose - 18 Sept
ooooo, Irish news in a DAILY DOSE!
Just about then I realised I was getting the auld DDs,
When the child of Prague began to dance around the mantlepiece . . .
iPhone for iReland: Read here
Giant’s Causeway visitor centre still in dispute: Read here
Irish tap water dangerous: Read here
Fianna Fail for Northern Ireland?: Read here
Cheaper drugs for Ireland: Read here
€1.8m in cannabis off Aran Islands: Read here
Date: September 18th, 2007 |
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