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  • Why Are We Measuring Gravity?
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    Why Are We Measuring Gravity?

Why Are We Measuring Gravity?

Why are we measuring gravity? A ground-breaking project is underway to measure absolute gravity across the entire island of Ireland, involving not only world-leading scientists, but also priests and [...]

Kiva2022-11-30T10:53:14+00:00November 28th, 2022|Categories: Educational, GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, Gravity, Mapping, Technology|
  • Festive Christmas Events
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    Festive Christmas Events

Festive Christmas Events

Santa Claus events around the country this Christmas Santa is coming to a location near you very soon.  You can meet the Elves, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Reindeers and [...]

Kiva2022-11-22T17:06:10+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Categories: Christmas, Festivals, Uncategorized|Tags: Christmas Festivals, Christmas Ireland, Day Out, Festive Season, Santa, Visit Santa|
  • Con Mór, The Giant, created by Macnas
    Halloween Fun & Adventures
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    Halloween Fun & Adventures

Halloween Fun & Adventures

Great Halloween Fun and Adventures Here in Ireland, we celebrate Halloween with ancient Giants, Púca, Zombie morgues, walks in the woods if you dare, and also mummers in their [...]

Pat Kenny2022-11-21T17:36:48+00:00October 21st, 2022|Categories: Festivals, Halloween, Irish Outdoors, Uncategorized|Tags: Day Out, Festival Ireland, Halloween, Things To Do|
  • Ploughing 2022
    Quiz About the National Ploughing Championship 2022
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    Quiz About the National Ploughing Championship 2022

Quiz About the National Ploughing Championship 2022

As we are all about the Ploughing this week, we have created a quiz about the National Ploughing Championship The National Ploughing Championships, https://www.npa.ie/ , is one of the [...]

Pat Kenny2022-09-21T20:45:00+00:00September 21st, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|
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    A perfect day out on Limerick Greenway
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    A perfect day out on Limerick Greenway

A perfect day out on Limerick Greenway

A perfect day out on Limerick Greenway Carving a scenic off-road 40km path through the local countryside, Limerick Greenway offers an authentic experience of rural Ireland to cyclists, runners, [...]

Pat Kenny2022-07-12T14:10:06+00:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Biking, Walk|
  • Westport house
    Top Picks in and around Wonderful Westport.
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    Top Picks in and around Wonderful Westport.

Top Picks in and around Wonderful Westport.

Top Picks in and around Wonderful Westport. Westport is a bustling traditional Irish town that welcomes thousands of tourists all year round. This town and the surrounding areas have [...]

Pat Kenny2022-06-30T16:52:02+00:00June 30th, 2022|Categories: Biking, Camping|
  • Loading platform made of scaffold system on housing development construction site
    Case Study: Dept. of Housing, Local Gov. and Heritage
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    Case Study: Dept. of Housing, Local Gov. and Heritage

Case Study: Dept. of Housing, Local Gov. and Heritage

Planning the development of more homes in Ireland

Pat Kenny2022-10-03T10:13:09+00:00May 19th, 2022|Categories: Case Studies, NMA|
  • Kilkenny Castle at Night
    Visit Kilkenny and get to know this Vibrant City
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    Visit Kilkenny and get to know this Vibrant City

Visit Kilkenny and get to know this Vibrant City

Kilkenny is a top visitor destination.  Who does not love Kilkenny, the Marble City?  In reality, millions of visitors love it and return again and again. The warm and [...]

Pat Kenny2022-05-19T07:53:17+00:00May 19th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|
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    Discovering Dog-Friendly Hotels Ireland Has to Offer
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    Discovering Dog-Friendly Hotels Ireland Has to Offer

Discovering Dog-Friendly Hotels Ireland Has to Offer

Traveling to Ireland with your dog in tow? You’ll need to stay in one of the dog-friendly hotels Ireland has to offer. Here are some of the best.

Pat Kenny2022-04-28T10:23:22+00:00April 28th, 2022|Categories: Dog Walking|Tags: dogs|
  • Case Study: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
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