Tourism Ireland’s Executive Vice President, North America & Australia / NZ Alison Metcalfe, explains why Ireland is a unique travel destination, offering beautiful landscapes, a wealth of things to see and do, and a host of special events coming up in 2020. What’s the outlook for tourism from the US to Ireland – you’ve enjoyed several years of double-digit growth. Total … [Read more...] about Ireland: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Visit
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News from Ireland: October / November 2019
The latest goings on.℘℘℘BREXIT AND THE BORDERThe October 31 deadline is fast approaching and yet we seem to be as far as ever from agreeing on a deal for Brexit. The question of the Irish border continues to be a bone of contention between the Irish and British governments, and in recent weeks, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has described British proposals to solve … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: October / November 2019
New Film & TV
DUBLIN MURDERS AIRING ON STARZ NETWORKA few years back, author Tana French told Irish America about her unusual journey from under-employed actress to “First Lady of Irish Crime.”“I needed a day job,” said French, an American-born longtime resident of Dublin. French ended up working on an archeological dig when she was bowled over by a disturbing thought.“What if three children … [Read more...] about New Film & TV
BNA 2019 Festival of Neuroscience
Some 1,500 international neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, patient advocates, and patient organizations gathered in Dublin for the BNA2019 Festival of Neuroscience, the biggest neuroscience festival held in Europe in 2019 and the first time it was held outside of Britain. The festival took place from April 14-19 in Dublin. Lead organizer of the public … [Read more...] about BNA 2019 Festival of Neuroscience
Malahide Casino Returns
The repair and conservation of the Malahide Casino building is nearing its completion. A historic 18th-century cottage orné, the building had been vacant for a number of years and had fallen into disrepair. Construction began on the restoration and redevelopment in April 2018, and the beautifully restored thatched roof is now visible to the public. In addition to the roof, … [Read more...] about Malahide Casino Returns