Ireland

Leap Castle is sometimes dubbed as the most haunted place in Ireland, it certainly possesses a particularly bloody history. It is located in Co. Offaly, just outside the town of Roscrea. It was built in the middle of the thirteenth century by the O'Bannon clan and it became known as Leim Ui Bhanain or Leap of the O'Bannon's. The O'Bannon's were subject to the ruling O'Carroll clan. It is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters that in the early sixteenth century the Earl of Kildare, Gerald Fitzgerald attempted to seize the castle but was beaten back by the O'Carroll's. Around the same time a fierce and bitter battle for succession ensued amongst the O'Carroll's which turned them against one...

By the seventeenth century the traditional divide between the Gaelic Irish and Old English was declining; they had assimilated with one another and they were united by their shared religion, Catholicism. In addition, they were allied together in the face of the huge influx of Protestant English and Scottish settlers during the Plantations who were threatening the political position of the wealthier Irish Catholics. The vast majority of this group were not opposed to the supremacy of Charles I but they wished to be full subjects and maintain their pre-eminent position in Irish society. The failed Gunpowder plot severely curtailed their rights and privileges. However there were stumbling blocks to...

Countess Markiewicz was born as Constance Gore-Booth in 1868 in London. Her father had an estate at Lissadell in the north of County Sligo, Ireland; the children grew up there and Constance and her sister Eva were childhood friends of WB Yeats whose artistic and political ideas were a strong influence on them. Constance went to study art at the Slade School of Art in London, she became politically active and joined the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. She moved to Paris, marrying Count Kazimierz Dunin-Markiewicz, a Ukranian aristocrat. The couple settled in Dublin where Constance established herself as a landscape painter and helped found the United Artists Club. Socialising in artistic...

Irish Americans number over forty-four million, twelve percent of the total American population, the only larger ethnic group are German-Americans. The largest Irish-American communities are in Chicago, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Savannah, Georgia. Irish people and been emigrating in considerable numbers to the States since the 1760s, however it was during and after the Great Famine of the 1840s that literally millions sailed west across the Atlantic. After 1860, Irish immigration into America continued with family reunification attracting people into the major cities where Irish ghettos were established. They were hired by Irish labour contractors to work in...

The Flight of the Earls of 1607 had left Ulster leaderless ad the people defenseless, it also gave the English administration a free hand to implement a policy of plantation across the province. It was planned on a much more systematic and comprehensive scale than previous plantations in the country. Each county was to be divided into segregated areas, placing the native Irish in defined places and creating a new network of Protestant communities. Settlers arrived from England and the lowlands of Scotland bringing their own traditions, codes and institutions. They levelled forests,. Commenced arable farming, built towns and villages and fortified frontier posts. They established industries, markets...

The thesis is the original state of something which gives rise to the opposite, the antithesis; the contradiction between the two leads to a synthesis. The dialectic process powered by the class struggle is the driving force between the transition from one historical epoch to another. Following this argument, the contradictions in feudalism lead to it being replaced by capitalism, which in turn will be replaced by socialism. The Class struggle which powered the dialectic process was between those who controlled the means of production and those who did not. Each class attempted to subdue the other and in the process caused the transition from one phase of history to the next. Thus, just as the...

In a proclamation issued in 1625, it was ordered that Irish political prisoners be transported across the Atlantic and sold as slaves to English planters who were at that time settling the islands of the West Indies. A 1637 census shows that 69 % of the population of Montserrat were Irish slaves, there were also sizeable numbers on neighbouring Antigua and Guiana. However, there were not enough political prisoners to meet the demand, so people began to be shipped for the slightest infractions and most minor of crimes. In addition, slaver gangs combed the countries capturing people to fill their quotas. Utilising Irish as slaves was more beneficial than using Africans as they cost nothing, so the...

To Antonin Artuad, theatre was not a matter of life and death, it was hell of lot more important than that. He wanted theatre to return to what it once was in primitive societies - pure magic - an event where a catharsis of the audience would take place. This catharsis that he spoke so passionately about was not to be fleeting, it was not to be the type of catharsis that would move the audience for just the rest of the evening, only to be forgotten about with the cold realities of the morning, rather it was to be a catharsis that was to change civilisation, entirely and forever. Artaud was rallying against traditional French theatre - the stock process of proposing a problem at the beginning of a...

The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), or the Fenian organisation was founded simultaneously in Dublin and New York in 1858 by a number of individuals who had been connected with the 1848 rebellion in Ireland, which included - James Stephens, John O’Mahony, Charles Kickham, John O’Leary, Thomas Clarke Luby and Michael Doheny. They organised the movement along the lines of ‘circles’ which was comparative to a regiment, it was very secretive with each rank only knowing the one above it. The Fenians believed that armed revolution was the only way forward and they therefore prepared for an uprising for when Britain should be at a disadvantage. They soon established themselves in Australia...

Tito was born Josip Broz in Kumrovec, Croatia-Slavonia in 1892, which at that time was part of the Austro-Hungary Empire. He left school when he was twelve, training as an apprentice locksmith and attending night classes in geography, history and languages. Between 1911-1913 he drifted around Europe working in a series of factory jobs, mainly as a mechanic. He worked for the Benz automobile company in Mannheim and as a test driver for Daimler in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. In late 1913, he was drafted into the Austro-Hungary army and sent to a school for non-commissioned officers and became a sergeant. At the outbreak of World War One, he was arrested for distributing anti-war literature and...

Hunter S Thompson created Gonzo journalism - a style of journalistic writing that blurs the distinction between fiction and non-fiction. It is written subjectively and often includes the reporter as part of the story, via a first person narrative. Indeed, the writer is the central figure of the story, with everything circling around them with personal experiences and emotions being used to provide context for the story. Clear editing is abandoned, creating a gritty, real-time, in the zone read and exaggeration and profanity is par for the course. Gonzos believe that truth in journalism can be achieved while writing objectively. The term was first used by Bill Cardoso, editor of the Boston Globe...

The Lusitania was a luxury ocean liner that sailed the Cunard Line's Liverpool-New York route from 1907. She was the largest vessel afloat at the time with a total of seven decks. It was estimated that over two hundred thousand people gathered to witness her depart on her maiden voyage. She set off on her last voyage on 1 May 1915, from Pier 54 in New York with some 1,959 people on board. Her cargo was entered in the manifest as foodstuffs, metal rods, ingots and cartridges. She was approximately thirty miles from Cape Clear Island off the coast of Co. Cork, Ireland when she encountered fog and had to reduce speed and crossed the path of a German U-boat. The U-boat fired upon the Lusitania, striking...

Osama Bin Laden was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 10 March 1957. His father, Muhammed Awad bin Laden was a billionaire businessman with close ties with the Saudi royal family. Osama was born the only son of Muhammed and his tenth wife, Hamid al-Attas, the couple divorced soon after his birth. His mother then married Muhammed al-Attas, they had four children and Bin Laden grew up in the household with his three stepbrothers and one stepsister. He was raised as a devout Sunni Muslim, from 1968 to 1976 he attended the elite, secular Al-Thager Model School in Jeddah. During this time he married his first wife, Najwa Ghanem at Latakia in Syria He went on to study economics and business at the King...

1. Castle Leslie, Co. Monaghan Castle Leslie offers regal sanctuary in the most unusual, enchanting and luxurious accommodation set in 1,000 acres of ancient woodland and glittering lakes. The Leslie family have lived in the Castle since the 1660's entertaining politicians, ambassadors and the worlds stars. Spoil yourself and spend a remarkable week-end living like a King and Queen - morning horseback riding through the ancient woodland, pampering yourself in the Victorian spa or dancing at the Gala Ball. 2. Kinsale, Co. Cork Kinsale is one of the most picturesque villages in Ireland with beautiful buildings, fantastic restaurants and intimate pubs snugly tucked away on it's narrow streets. It's a...

Thomas Francis Meagher was born in 1823 in Waterford, Ireland. He was educated at Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare and Stoneyhurst College, Lancashire, England. In 1844 he moved to Dublin with the intention of studying for the bar but he instead became involved in Daniel O'Connell's Repeal Association. With his eloquent oration he became a popular figure in Dublin, his speeches ensured crowded halls wherever he went. Meagher and other members of the Repeal Association who wrote for The Nation became known as the Young Irelanders. In January 1847, Meagher, together with John Mitchel, William Smith O'Brien and Thomas Devin O'Reilly formed a new repeal association called the Irish Confederation. The...

Beckett's writing can be roughly divided into three periods - his early works up until 1945; his middle period from 1945 until the early 1960s, during which he wrote his best known works and his late period from the early 1960s until his death in 1989 during which his style became more minimalist. His early works were greatly influenced by James Joyce, critics comment on their erudite nature appearing to overly display the writer's knowledge resulting in some obscurity. Beckett began writing in French during this period, he stated that writing in a language that was not his first tongue taught him discipline in economy of language and contributed to a sparsemess of style. In 1945, Beckett returned...

The first half of the nineteenth century witnessed the growth of Europe's economic and military superiority over the rest of the world. Although, since the late fifteenth century parts of the world had been controlled by the various European powers. But from 1870 there commenced a race for colonies on an unprecedented scale. There were a number of reasons for this which included economic forces, nationalist prestige, missionary and humanitarian impulses, Social Darwinism, military advantages, population pressure and exploration. Africa was completely swallowed up by Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. The British government took direct control of India which had been...

Ireland has a wealth of interesting places to discover, from the beautiful Donegal coast in the northwest to cosmopolitan Dublin on the east coast. You can rent a traditional Irish cottage or stay in a salubrious hotel, while you explore the country at your leisure. If you want a vacation to remember, then Ireland of the welcomes still has something for everyone. Whether you arrive on Erin's shores by boat or by plane you will find that transportation is developing and improving all the time. International flights are catered for by a number of major airports including Belfast, Dublin, Shannon and Knock. If you fly into Belfast, for example, you can begin your adventure by exploring the stunning...

County Louth is the smallest county in Ireland but nonetheless offers wonderful attractions for its size. The county, located north of Dublin on the east coast of Ireland is only 820 square kilometres in size and because of this is known affectionately as the "Wee County". The county has a population of 111,000. Bisected by the M1 motorway that forms the North/South Economic Corridor, the county stretches from the historic town of Drogheda in the south on the border with County Meath to the medieval town of Carlingford on the Cooley Peninsula and adjoins the Northern Ireland counties of Down and Armagh. Louth consists mainly of fertile surging country with a coastline of sandy bays and occasional...

Families decide to cut out their summer vacation, because summer is the optimal time to take school-age children on a holiday, and a great chance for parents to soothe their frazzled nerves. Nixing a vacation may save money, but it can also result in higher tensions and stress since they did not take a much-needed break from daily life. If you want to cut costs while still taking a vacation, you should consider renting a cottage. Many cottages are available that can house up to fourteen people, so sharing it with family or friends can be a very effective way to take that vacation on a tight budget, while enjoying your vacation with the people you love. The primary concern with this arrangement is...

The new speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour (20 miles per hour) in Dublin City Centre was introduced on the 1st February 2010 by Dublin City Council in an exercise that can only be described as the another example of the madness of public servants in trying to impose rules on the public that assumes they have no common sense. This "Nanny State" mindset and desire to control the lives of both citizens and visitors is an exercise in the minions of the civil service being seen to flex their puny muscles to bring yet another law to be observed upon the public. The new ridiculously low speed limit will apply to all of central Dublin and will be policed and implemented with the aid of speed cameras...

The 'Ring of Kerry' has become a major attraction with tour buses carrying eager visitors around the route every day. However, we recommend that the best way to see it, is to drive at your own pace (as the buses adhere to an itinerary, stopping at only some of the attractions). By driving, you can adapt the trip to suit yourself, so you can stop where you want, and take in the fresh air and breathtaking scenery for as long as you like. It can be covered in a day by leaving early in the morning, but if you really want to take your time to explore it, then you won't have any problem finding accommodation, as the route is lined with B&B's. So to get the best out of this trip, hire a car, get a road...

Dublin is situated on the River Liffey and this amenity provides a centrepiece for many of the features of the area. The centre of Dublin is quite compact and it is here you will find most of the interesting visitor attractions.As you go further out, you find suburban areas such as Rathfarnham, which is a good gateway to the attractions of the Dublin Mountains. Tallaght (Dublin's most populated suburb) and other towns that are in more rural settings such as Newcastle, Saggart and Rathcoole are worth a visit. Dundrum and Stepaside are close to the Dublin Mountains and the highest pub in Dublin, the famous Johnny Fox's in Glencullen, is a must for drink, music and quality food. North of the city are...

There are many lists of top hotels, restaurants, golf courses and attractions in Ireland that act as a guide to the consumer but I would much prefer the personal experience barometer that may have differing tools for arriving at a position on the list. Whether a hotel is a very upmarket 5-star affair or a more humble 2 or 3-star operation really is not the point here. If that were the case, it would be just a matter of measuring all the top 5-star hotels in the Ireland which reduces it to a very simple and flawed analysis and ignores the actuality that there are many hotels who perform away above the standard of their star rating and many who do the opposite. And of course value for money is a huge...

The Irish capital, Dublin, is one of the hottest spots in terms of worldwide backpacking travel right now. Especially for students and budget travelers, this is a city that promises to be a lot of fun - time spent here invariably involves running round the city ticking off a list of magnificent things to do, before hitting one of the famous Dublin pubs come nightfall. But before the backpacker can start exploring the city (and its booze), he or she needs to check into a Dublin hostel. There are plenty of options in town, with Abigails Hostel in Aston Quay popular choice thanks to its great facilities, cheap rates, and unbeatable location. Another one of the best Dublin hostels to stay in is Abbey...

The best way to plan your vacation to the USA is to find the accommodation in cheap hotels which let you enjoy best of what the USA has to offer. There are plenty of cheap hotels available in every major cities and towns of the country. Cheap USA hotels are not difficult to find yet one needs to make sure if these hotel are available for the period of your vacation. Booking in advance generally helps you in getting the desired cheap USA hotels. Here are some tips on how to get cheap USA hotels for your budget in the USA. Never try to look for hotels in main downtown area of any of the US cities. Generally hotels in downtown areas are expensive. The best way would be to make the list of near by towns...

Somaliland is an African country that is located in the Horn of Africa. The country considers itself to be the successor state of the former British Somaliland protectorate. The total area of Somaliland is about 68,040 square miles. This country shares its border with Ethiopia to the south and west, Djibouti to the north west and the Gulf of Aden to the south east. This country has some out-standing tourist locations and grand places to visit. Hargeisa is the capital of Somaliland. This is the safest and most famous tourist destination in the whole country. It has several museums that show the rich culture of the country. Tourists also like to visit its famous zoo logical garden that has various...

Booking flights to Alaska! Is it a mystery for you? If you decide to take Alaska flights, you are venturing to "The Last Frontier" of the US. The Alaska flights give you an opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of the most beautiful landscapes on the earth! There you witness engaging wildlife and natural habitats, and a more simplistic way of living. One of the best way to see Alaska is to board a prop-plane and take Alaska flights to remote villages, fishing sites and just about anywhere else you want to go. You can also get to Alaska via ship, train or bus, but the fares are more expensive. Major airline carrier book flights to Alaska's hub, Anchorage, and from there travelers can book other...

It's coming up to festival season once again and the line-up for Ireland's Oxegen 2010 Festival is sure to make it a firm favourite amongst festival fans. Jay-Z, Kasabian, Eminem and Florence and the Machine are just some of the confirmed acts performing this year at Oxegen, one of Ireland's leading music festivals. Why not make your Oxegen Festival 2010 even more memorable by hiring a motorhome in Ireland (camping-car Irlande) with Celtic Campervans ( and turn it into a real event! Oxegen Festival is not only one of Ireland's top music festivals but since its inception in 2004 it has become one of the world's favourite festivals, with people coming from all over Europe and beyond to enjoy the world...

Driving Schools in Limerick are much the same as those elsewhere; a mix of full time Professionals; some part time Instructors; some occasional Instructors and the usual crop of drivers who masquerade as Instructors. The lack of any formal Driving Instructor Examinations and ongoing monitoring has meant that anyone with a Driving license can stick a sign on the roof of his car and call himself an Instructor. There is plenty of this type of example throughout the country and Limerick is no exception. Sadly the level of skill being displayed by most Learner Drivers in Limerick is a reflection on the lack of commitment by successive governments to tackle head-on, the various issues surrounding driving...

Taking A London Vacation A London vacation can be one of the most exciting vacations you'll ever take. Regardless of how long you stay there, you'll never get to see all there is to see there. If your time in London is limited, you can't miss some of the more exciting places. Different methods of transportation are available including buses, trains, rental cars and bicycles. Touring the city on a bicycle is more fun then you'd imagine. Great Museums in London It seem like whatever country or city we go to on vacation, we always manage to see some very interesting museums. This is definitely the case when you travel to London, home of the British Museum. The British Museum is one of the most renowned...

Since early 2005 there has been an additional aspect to the Irish Driving Test ...that of a series of Technical Check Questions which precede the practical drive. These questions had been included in other European Driving Tests for a number of years. They form an essential part of the Weekly Checks that all Drivers should be performing on their vehicles. Why do we need to carry out these Technical Checks every week? Well in case you hadn't noticed a car, or any motorised vehicle for that matter, consists of rather a large number of moving parts, most of which are hidden from view! You know the old saying Out of Sight--Out of Mind? Well unless you learn how to identify all these hidden parts...

Celtic Campervans ( understands that the key to a fantastic motorhome holiday in Ireland is choosing the right motorhome in Ireland (wohnmobile Irland) for your trip. That is why it uses only the best from the luxury Lagan series of motorhomes. These modern motorhomes are a world away from the old-style campervans. Spacious, comfortable, light and airy, they are kitted out with all the mod cons and are a dream to drive.   While you can rely on the beauty and diversity of Ireland to make your motorhome holiday a delight, it's vital to get the best home on wheels that your budget will allow or the experience could be a let-down. Cramped, confined quarters, inadequate cooking and washing facilities...

"There are sheep in the road!" she screamed. "What?" I replied. With her voice ten octaves higher, my daughter Sarah yelled, "There are sheep on the road!" Calmly, I retorted, "I don't see any shee . . .p!" "Wow, that was a close one," I exclaimed as I slammed on the brakes. Sure as anything, there were sheep in the road. They were really on the side of the road, but from where my daughter sat, I guess they looked like they were closer to the middle of the road. There was a fold, (I guess you call them a fold . . . they did in Biblical times). They had big x's painted on them. Pink x's. Blue x's. Someone we met explained that the color of the x's designated what farm the sheep belonged to...

1. Have a car awaiting your arrival After a long flight, it's good to know that your car hire will be waiting your arrival at the airport. And even if your flight is delayed don't worry, for as long as we have your flight number the car will still be there for you. Once you have pre-booked your car hire you've no need to join any car hires queues at the airport so you'll have more time for exploring Dublin. 2. No need for taxis You won't have to join any taxi queues or pay any ridiculous prices for them. 3. Flexibility, Freedom & Reliability Your own car hire gives you something no other form of public transport can - flexibility and freedom. When you hire your own car you can go where you want...

One of the three basic roles of leadership is the coach or mentor. The best boss is often the best coach. (See: In sports the coach is very conscious of his role but in the business world most coaching is unconscious or even accidental. Just as many a dad learned to coach by jumping in with his son's baseball or hockey team or his daughter's basketball team most manager / coaches learned the art through a baptism of fire. In recent years most sports organizations have begun to require some form of certification for coaches but even though there are several national and international organizations of business coaches, there is still no universal standard, even for professionals. The amateurs...

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Introduction The Republic of Ireland's economy has been synonymous to a rollercoaster ride over the past decade. In the 1980s Ireland was known as one of the poorest countries in Europe. However, In the 90s until 2001, the economy rapidly gained mileage and became one of the most successful economies. At that time, it experienced an economic boom called the ‘Celtic Tiger'. Most people claim that this was brought about by their free markets through corporate taxation, EU membership, restraint in government spending, low cost labour markets and investments in higher education. However, this economic boom started slowing down in 2001, two years later it resumed and then in 2006 it slowed down again...

Huge investment into the city of Dublin has spruced up its tall streets and terraces and today it's a dynamic city brimming with attractions, artifacts, boutiques and boulevards all perfectly offset by a vibrant nightlife. Renowned as one of Europe's most down-to-earth and welcoming cities, Dublin's accessibility exists in a literal sense as well with the airport lying just seven miles north of the city centre. A hop, skip and jump will have you at the heart of the action, so once you've checked into your hotel why not start exploring immediately. You may have heard of O'Connell Street, one of the city centre high streets which was originally designed in the 18th century to be one of Europe's most...

When it comes to holiday car rental, you'll often find that the Christmas period is one of the busiest outside of the summer months. There is often huge demand from travelers who are visiting relatives, which makes it likely that you could be paying over the regular price. You may even find that all the vehicles are booked out. If you want to save money on renting a car at this time of year then you should always try to book ahead. Simply turning up at the rental desk on the day could be very expensive, not to mention risky - there may not even be any cars left. Try to save yourself some stress by booking in advance - it'll also help you to save a lot of money! The great thing is that many rental...

Kinsale is just 15 kilometres south of the city of Cork but it feels like you have travelled 1500 kilometres such is the distinction between the two places. When you reach Kinsale from whatever direction you arrive, you enter a town that seems to have the chic aura of Nice in the Cote de Azur, or perhaps Portafina on the Amilifi Coast in Italy. You are suddenly in another country, far way from Ireland, you feel. And it is a nice place to be! There is an air of laid back confidence and independence about this beautiful place; a cosmopolitan ambience that imbues the feeling of being above your status here. Add in the warm breezes provided by the Gulf Stream and shake the cocktail that adds dozens of...

Finding a great campsite can be tricky. You need to be ready to pounce when you find one and you also need to be well connected and know where to look to find the best family - friendly ones. Here are five tips you can use to help you find a great family friendly campsite. 1. Ask around Word of mouth is the best way to find a great campsite. Ask other parents and family and friends that like to go camping where they had good experiences and where they had bad ones so that you can avoid those places. Most of the time people are happy to talk about the campsites they would and wouldn't recommend. 2. Scour the Internet Go onto some family camping forums or parents websites and do a little digging to...

Your web design can make or break your business. It is way too easy to create pages that will frustrate your visitors than make them stay. Websites that create an unpleasant experience to users are ignored. Visitors will almost always close your site without seeing what you have to offer. The good news is, the most common web design mistakes are very easy to fix or prevent. Here are some web design tips that you can use to make your website appealing to users. 1. Provide a Compelling/Valuable Content Although this is not directly related to web design, it is very crucial to the success of a website. A good web design is of no use if your site can't offer the content that your users are looking...

After all these years of observing blatant corruption in our ‘body politic’, I’m still at a loss to understand how the people of Ireland are so stupid and shortsighted that they, again and again, elect the same shower of crooks that have the nerve to call themselves politicians. On the one hand we have a Fianna Fail led government who’s sole purpose in getting elected and staying elected is to shamlessly line their own pockets at the expense of decent people who happen to think that this is a great country and blindly believe that our political crooks have the country’s interests at heart. On the other hand we have what passes for an opposition thinking that it’s a waste of time making a...

It has become common thing now that many people plan to get to distant places to see what the rest of the world has to offer. This has become possible with better deals on airfares and on vacation packages being offered to the public. Foreign country traveling can be exciting for an adventurer. Travel guide experts help get the most out of your vacation and you can also avoid the common tourist traps available in that region. It is always recommended to do a little research before setting off on a new adventure. Various websites hosted by travel guide experts help you to educate and keep you wary of all things that are to be considered before you take your trip. Travel guide experts offer the needed...

Star Trek Online Crafting Guide - Finally, a MMORPG is here that is worthy of the Star Trek trademark. An exciting game is released through the gates of this epic world. If you are new to this game, STO is not a typical  MMORPG, mainly because the game doesn't use "leveling" for character progression, but "skill-based".  You can level entirely by PvP.  Given this fact, players are awarded skill points rather than experience.  These points can be used to improve skills which become increasingly refined as you move up through the ranks in Star-fleet.  You start as a Ensign and 'rank' your way up to Admiral.   A bonus: at the end of the game you'll find your character is hyper-specialized! Super...

Many organizations are increasingly opting for Ireland as the location of choice for some sorts of corporate events, especially those that require some degree of quietude - like for instance 'company away' and 'fun' days. The serenity of the Irish countryside, combined with aggressive marketing (mostly by the Irish event organizers and the authorities) have over the last few years seen Ireland emerge as a leading destination for corporate events such as company away and fund days - to an extent that entering a search term like 'corporate events Ireland' on any search engine is likely to give you scores upon scores of relevant hits, a considerable number of them being favorable reviews of Ireland as...

The Museum's mission is to foster within society an awareness, understanding and involvement in the visual arts through policies and programmes which are excellent, innovative and inclusive. One of the leading museums in Ireland, IMMA presents a wide variety of art in a dynamic programme of exhibitions, which regularly includes bodies of work from its own collection and its award-winning Education and Community Department. It also creates more widespread access to art and artists through its Studio and National programmes. The current director is Enrique Juncosa, who was previously Deputy Director of the Reina Sofia National Museum Arts Centre (MNCARS) in Madrid. Museum Ireland: How was the Irish...

The Euro Lottery, otherwise known as The EuroMillions Lottery has been played since 2004 in Europe. Jackpot drawings take place on Friday with the money pool being fed by 9 different countries. Those countries which currently participate are: 1. UK-The United Kingdom National Lottery 2. France-La Francaise des Jeux 3. Spain-Loterias y Apuestas del Estado 4. Austria-Austrian State Lottery 5. Belgium-Loterie Nationale de Belgique 6. Ireland-Irish Lotto 7. Luxembourg-Loterie Nationale de Luxemboug 8. Portugal-Portuguese Lottery-Campiao 9. Switzerland More Countries, Bigger Jackpots The jackpot, which is already huge, can only grow bigger as more and more countries opt to participate in the massive...