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“Go for the Green”

By IA Staff
IA Newsletter March 4, 2023

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In celebration of Irish-American Heritage Month, CIE Tours, the premier tour operator for guided vacations to Ireland, Britain and beyond is offering a "Go for the Green" flight promotion with airfare starting at $499 when travelers book a guided vacation or a Classic Itinerary self-drive tour of Ireland. The limited time offer runs from March 1 through March 31, 2023, for … [Read more...] about “Go for the Green”

News Roundup April 9, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 9, 2022

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World Irish Dance Championships Belfast is hosting the World Irish Dance Championships from April 10-17 and for the first time, the event will be streamed online in its entirety (via subscription) on FeisTV. This annual event, which draws thousands of Irish dancers from around the world, is hosted by An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission) In 1975, at … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 9, 2022

News Roundup April 2, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter April 2, 2022

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Ireland Expels Four Russian Officials Four senior officials at the Russian Embassy in Dublin have been asked to leave Ireland, the Taoiseach confirmed this week. Micheál Martin informed the Dáil of the development, which came after security advised the Taoiseach on Monday. Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yuri Filatov had been summoned to a meeting at the Department of Foreign … [Read more...] about News Roundup April 2, 2022

Hibernia: News

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Dublin Second In Europe For Improving Air Quality Dublin has been named the second most improved European capital in relation to air quality, according to findings from Uswitch. Air pollution in Dublin city has been reduced significantly between 2019-2021, with a 24.76 percent decrease in pollutants. Athens, Greece topped the list with a 34.85 percent decrease. Air pollution … [Read more...] about Hibernia: News

News Roundup March 12, 2022

By Róisín Chapman
IA Newsletter March 12, 2022

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Landmarks Won't Go Green This Year As towns and cities across Ireland and the world prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Tourism Ireland announced that it would not carry out its annual Global Greening initiative out of respect for the situation in Ukraine. The initiative began in 2010 with the lighting of Sydney Opera House to mark the 200th anniversary of the reception of … [Read more...] about News Roundup March 12, 2022