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 I wrote this for today’s Irish Times magazine, with the sea salt and sea salt ice cream recipes:
WHEN IT COMES to summer, at least in memory, the days are sunny, lazy and worry-free. This year, we have already had so many sunny days that it feels like a real summer, and it’s triggering memories that have been dormant these past few years. There’s the smell of pollen, cut grass and barbecue smoke on clothes, the tired buzz of insects overwhelmed by abundance, music outdoors, ripples of contented laughter, the slipperiness of suntan lotion, the heat of the skin after a day at the beach, and the softness of truly ripe fruit. The senses awaken.
Of summer tastes, the first that comes to my mind is salt. It’s the salt of sweat, but even more so the salt of the sea; salt dried on...
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Yesterday marked the beginning of my summer holidays and tomorrow marks the beginning of the Galway Powerboat Festival. Last year, Galway hosted the Volvo Ocean Race and it was very successful. They have reopened the Race Village also. Another event happening over here is the Little Havana Festival being held in the Latin Quarter with some familiar faces performing, for example, Crystal Swing.
Here is a link to the website: http://www.aroundireland.org/index.php
And then in July, we have the Galway Races and you already know about that....
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Part 82 of the Cycle-Across-America series. (Read from the start in Boston or see the full index)
Excerpts of the journal documenting what I’m hoping is my last day as I attempt to reach the west coast:
Out loud I screamed at myself - “Look ! Look ! Look!”. I was trying to tell myself to look at that blueness cradled between 2 mountains as I was descending from Santa Ysabel. Going 30mph the view only lasted a minute and then no more as I was left to wonder if I’d seen the coast which was 40 miles away.
What would it look like? The image I’d pictured in my mind so often. What shade of blue, of green or of turquoise might it be? Could it be grey or brown (the Liffey influence)? A sandy beach or rocks? Scenic or unremarkable? Residential or...
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 Sizzling Summer Staycations
~ 10 ways to enjoy a summer staycation in Ireland!~
May 2010: Summer is here, and it’s time to Staycation! With tightening wallets, looming ash clouds, and bargains galore to be had, there has never been a better time to holiday in Ireland!
For inspiration for the perfect family holiday, and a list of family friendly hotels with kids clubs, B&Bs, farm stays, self catering and campsites, see www.discoverireland.ie or keep an eye out for the Discover Ireland Summer Special Offers brochure (Kids go Free!) in tourist information offices, and national newspapers, from 2nd June. In the meantime here are our top ten family fun ideas to keep you busy in Ireland this summer.
1 – Have a Ball at the Beach!
Have the time of your life this summer, without...
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One of the many freelance hats I wear is as web editor for Afloat Magazine’s online portal, Afloat.ie.
Right now, one of the biggest stories in sailing is the news that Ireland will host the finish of the Volvo Ocean Race.
When Knut Frostad, CEO of the race, came to Ireland to announce that news, I got 20 minutes with him to ask him about his plans. The video is pasted above. What’s interesting today is that Auckland has, overnight, been announced as the final stopover port for the race. If you scroll through the video to around the 2.15 point, Knut talks about the possibility of sending the boats on a lap of Ireland (or possible Britain and Ireland) en route from Lorient to Galway. And he says that he’ll announce details like that once the stopover ports have all been...
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 Last weekend the annual Irish Blog Awards took place. This year they took place in Galway which made it a little easier and a lot closer to get to. Galway is possibly the best party city in Ireland, so of course…. the night was long… (we made it til 4.30am!)
I headed down with Aoife, (@stranded_aoife) who was at the wheel, and also on the decks… well via her ipod at least. The Model’s blog was nominated on the long-list for Best Arts & Culture blog but unfortunately didn’t make the shortlist. Fingers crossed for next year so.
Following a little costume change at our guesthouse, and a bite to eat in town, we headed for our destination….
We kicked off with the Ladies Tea Party at the very fashionable G Hotel. From the moment we arrived we were...
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Forthill Cemetery, right in the centre of Galway.
First of all, congratulations to the finalists in the Photoblog category of the Irish Blog awards this Saturday – Rónan Palliser, Nathalie Marquez Courtney, Red Mum and Day516.com. Four different styles but one thing in common – all great photographers [For readers of the Galway Advertiser, Rónan took all those great pictures of the Volvo Ocean Race last year that appeared as a pictorial in the paper.] There’s a photowalk starting at 11am this morning in Eyre Square by the fountain [and anyone with a camera is welcome]. It looks like there will be quite a few photographers there – it will be interesting to see Galway through their eyes [and their...
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 Details of a number of prestigious international sailing events taking place at Kinsale Yacht Club (KYC) this year were announced by Alice Kingston, Commodore of KYC, at a reception for local dignatories and business people.
“Kinsale Yacht Club is delighted to add these exciting events to its regular sailing programme as they both endorse the quality of sailing and on-shore hospitality in Kinsale and, in turn, significantly boost the local economy. Already, many sailors, sponsors and supporters are booking hotels, B&Bs and restaurants in Kinsale,” said Alice Kingston, Commodore, KYC.
KYC is the first stop of the The Round Britain and Ireland Race that leaves Plymouth on 6th June. The race is open to all yachts and multihulls between 30-50ft in length, crewed by two people only....
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 Shutter Island, the oft-delayed Martin Scorsese adaptation of the best-selling Denis Lehane book finally hits Irish cinema screens on March 12th. Usually these kind of release date changes result from studio unease at something that took place during production, be it unsatisfactory effects or the commonly cited “creative differences”. In this instance it would appear that these usual reasons were not at fault, for Scorsese brings us a vision that is so close to a Hitchcockian murder-mystery as to make you believe Alfred himself had a hand in its creation.
It’s 1954, the ghosts of World War II still linger and the red scare has people hunting for Communists in every neighbourhood. Teddy Daniels, a former soldier and current US Marshall is called to investigate the...
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Yes it says it in the title, the Volvo Ocean Race is returning in 2012 and Galway will be the last stop. The city of Galway alone earned almost €60 million at the last Ocean Race. My experience at the Ocean Race was great and probably for everyone else, also around that time was the first time I saw the Galway Air Show because it was during the Ocean Race. Maybe if this blog gets a few more hits by 2012, I will do special coverage of the Ocean Race for everybody on the planet, Evan’s Planet that is.
Evan out....
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Brilliant news for Galway:
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is expected to confirm this week that the next Volvo around the world yacht race will finish in Galway in 2012. Mr Cowen is expected to make the announcement in Dublin, when he will explain that the race festival will be an “all-island” affair.
via Cowen to detail Volvo race’s Galway finish – The Irish Times – Mon, Mar 08, 2010.
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 An Ocean Energy buoy
FINE Gael spokesperson on communications, energy and natural resources, Simon Coveney, has welcomed today’s announcement of a major development deal between Ocean Energy and Dresser-Rand as a “major kick-start” for the Irish ocean energy sector.
Deputy Coveney said that this deal can be the essential link between a successful pilot testing phase and the roll out of thousands of commercially viable wave energy generators.
“Today’s announcement will place Irish business at the forefront of ocean energy technology. There were concerns that Ireland was slipping behind other countries in the race to develop commercially viable ocean energy technology but this development deal will be a much welcomed boost for the Irish energy sector.
“Fine Gael, in policies...
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The 2010 Ocean to City race from Crosshaven to Lapps Quay Cork will take place on Saturday the 05th June 2010.
The race itself is 15 miles and travels up one of the best natural harbours in the world.
After the race why not drop into the Boardwalk Bar & Grill Cork. We are located where the race end up on Lapps Quay.
Great food great craic....
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 Visiting Galway in June? If you do, then we can help make you stay in this lovely city memorable and fun. Galway is an entertaining place to visit. Its pubs are overflowing with song, music, interesting characters as well as great foods. A visit to one the restaurants in this city followed by a visit to a few pubs is an ideal way to finish a tiring day of wandering. Not only that, the city also has activities and events in-store for its visitors and locals to make their stay meaningful in addition to providing an impression that Galway is a small city yet big in giving amusements.
June Events in Galway
Bloomsday – This event is celebrated in the entire Ireland by fans of James Joyce. The house of Nora Barnacle in the city of Galway is the venue for the event because she was the muse...
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 Galway has always been an interesting place to visit . It is one of the city in Ireland that travelers prefer the most. Galway possesses a charming environment and a pleasing culture. Ancient monuments and buildings have long been preserved in this city throughout the years while the locals also organize events to make their visitors enjoy their stay.
May Events in Galway
Galway Early Music Festival – This is a stimulating international festival that honors the customs of Europe from the 12th until the 18h century all through its authentic music, costume, color and dance. It celebrates the medieval Galway. The purpose of this long weekend event is to give awareness and entertain the ever increasing spectator with the dance and music of the baroque, medieval and renaissance eras of...
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 The Minister of Finance in the Republic of Ireland delivered a tough budget yesterday, which was aimed at better balancing the country’s budget in 2010. Most areas of public expenditure took a cut, with the very notable exception of tourism. Overall, the government actually committed to increasing its spend on tourism support next year by 2% to €155 million. The Minister of Finance described the industry as a “critical, labour intensive indigenous sector” in his speech, in which he also noted Tourism Ireland’s ambition to grow overseas tourism and revenue by 3% next year.
Amongst the key details underpinning the announcement were:
The allocation for capital investment in tourism product development is to be increased threefold next year to €22...
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Last Spring, while working at the St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, I got to meet some great people by working as the festival’s front of house person. I also had a massive crush on new media, and so expressed an interest in working on the Pix.ie photo-sharing competition, and the festival’s social media accounts.
When I moved back to Sligo in late March, I approached the organiser of the Volvo Ocean Race festival in Galway, the talented Maria Moynihan, about the Pix.ie photo sharing competition idea for their festival later that summer. Roll on 7 months later, the competition broke the Irish record for photo uploads, over 17,000 pics, and then became an exhibition and now it’s on tour to sailing clubs around Ireland. Each day during the festival the top photos...
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only following procedurefrom seanie in the red fox inn;So John O'Donoghue is not bitter - so he said in his resignation speech. Of course mention of the media peppered his speech, although he did say of his relations with the fourth estate - 'the best of times, the worst of times'.His barely concealed venom was directed at Eamon Gilmore. The 'unfair procedure' of pre-empting a fair hearing of his defence of his actions. Totally ignoring the fact that Gilmore offered him an alternative, that of a full public disclosure, instead of the 'fair hearing' behind closed doors, as O'Donoghue wanted.Of course he never arranged any accomodation or travel - that was undertaken by civil servants or those who invited him to their country or function. He was scrupulously following...
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Statement Of John O’ Donoghue T.D.
Ceann Comhairle.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009.
1. It is an accepted convention of our political system that the Ceann Comhairle should remain above political controversy. Implicit in that duty is an overriding obligation of fairness among all members of this House. It was therefore inappropriate for me, as Ceann Comhairle, to publicly respond to various matters concerning costs incurred while I was Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. For many people my silence probably indicated an absence of justification and a lack of defence.
2. By failing to respond to the various charges and allegations published in the media I surrendered the right to protect myself in the public media. I did so to preserve the integrity and impartiality of the Office of Ceann...
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 Thank you to Adventure Costa Rica, specialising in Costa Rican Vacation Packages for this excellent article. They can be contacted on info@adventureincostarica.comFestivals are a vital part of any culture, and provide insight to the country you are visiting as few other activities will. This guide to Costa Rica festivals will guide you if you wish to plan your visit around festivals in Costa Rica or if you wish to know if there’s a festival going on while you’re here. From the Fiestas de Palmares in Costa Rica to the Limon Carnival and many Costa Rica fiestas in between, take advantage and view the cultural festivities of Costa Rica throughout the year. Festivals comprise a wide range of activities that fall under that one name. From religious celebrations for Catholic Saints,...
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