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History

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  • Best of Cork City: 6 Places to visit
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    Best of Cork City: 6 Places to visit

Best of Cork City: 6 Places to visit

Best of Cork City: 6 Places to visit Cork has a new identity as an exciting food and tourism hub. Today, this city offers wonderful food, a historic gaol [...]

Eamonn Rohan2022-03-14T10:56:27+00:00March 14th, 2022|Categories: City Breaks, History|
  • The Secret World of 3 Prison Museums in Ireland
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    The Secret World of 3 Prison Museums in Ireland

The Secret World of 3 Prison Museums in Ireland

Have you ever wanted to see inside the secret world of one of our historic prisons? Each one offers unique features for a very revealing visit. © Fáilte [...]

Pat Kenny2021-12-14T13:13:13+00:00December 14th, 2021|Categories: Educational, History, Walk|Tags: cork, Dublin, kilmanham goal, prison museums, spike island, wicklow, wicklow gaol|
  • GeoHive – Explore for Yourself
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    GeoHive – Explore for Yourself

GeoHive – Explore for Yourself

Discover how to start using GeoHive, the state’s Geospatial Data Hub to find the data you need to answer your questions. Aerial view of rural Ireland Do [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-12-08T17:11:28+00:00December 8th, 2021|Categories: GeoGraphic Information System, GIS, History, Technology|Tags: Geohive|
  • Halloween
    Top picks for last-minute Halloween fun for everyone
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    Top picks for last-minute Halloween fun for everyone

Top picks for last-minute Halloween fun for everyone

On location or online we have more ideas for everyone this Halloween Halloween is an exciting time to get outdoors and enjoy this much-loved festival. Whether you love this [...]

Pat Kenny2021-10-29T15:06:23+00:00October 29th, 2021|Categories: Educational, Halloween, History, Walk|
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    A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly
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    A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly

A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly

Monopoly is one of the biggest selling board games of all time, behind only Chess, Checkers and Backgammon. The game focuses on buying and trading properties, developing them with [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-09-28T10:54:54+00:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Educational, History|Tags: Dublin, monopoly, street names|
  • Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations
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    Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Geology Rocks: Ireland’s Best Rock Formations

Ireland is home to a truly staggering number of incredible natural rock formations and geological tourist attractions. If you’ve never had the pleasure of being stunned by the truly [...]

Eamonn Rohan2021-09-27T15:35:13+00:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: Beaches, Educational, History, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: caves, cliffs, geology|
  • A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI
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    A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI

A Quick History of the Irish Streets of Monopoly | OSI

Monopoly is one of the biggest selling board games of all time, behind only Chess, Checkers and Backgammon. The game focuses on buying and trading properties, developing them with [...]

Audrey Larkin2020-07-28T13:44:48+00:00July 28th, 2020|Categories: History, Irish Outdoors, Walk|Tags: history|