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St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world. However, for many it is simply a party, rather than a chance to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. This is strange, because Saint Patrick had a dramatic life.
As a young lad of sixteen years he was captured by a band of raiders near Bologne in Gaul and taken with many others to slavery in Ireland. He was first brought to Mayo, but later sold to an Antrim farmer and he spent six years in captivity as a shepherd on Slemish Mountain.
One cold winter’s night, while Patrick slept, he heard a voice telling him “it is well that you fast, soon you will go to your own country” and a short time later the voice said to him “Look, your ship is ready”.
The spirit guided Patrick to the south of Ireland near Wicklow where he boarded a ship with a cargo of dogs bound for Gaul.
At this time an invasion of Gaul had left much of it desolate. Patrick and the crew of the boat wandered for 28 days until all food had run out. Patrick said to the crew “turn to God and he will provide” and suddenly a herd of pigs appeared and they had food once more. Patrick had performed his first miracle.
For a number of years Patrick wandered through Gaul. Conscious of his lack of formal training in theology and law he spent his time talking to and learning from the wise deacons and Bishops and soon he was made a Bishop in Rome.
He was lonely in Gaul so he went to visit his relations in Britain. While he was there he had another vision in which a man arrived from Ireland with many letters, including one for himself. The letter said “We ask you boy to come and walk once more among us”. Patrick was delighted and went to Ireland immediately.
The people of Ireland at this time were pagans under the influence of the Druids. Patrick had first to rid the country of these “magicians”. This is symbolised by the banishing of the snakes forever from Ireland.
He now set about converting the people to Christianity. His deep faith and belief in the Blessed Trinity made this doctrine a centre piece of his instruction. To help explain the mystery he used the simple 3 leaf shamrock to illustrate 3 persons in one God.
St Patrick died in 461. By this time he had created an established structured church throughout the country. His converts were across the entire social classes from Princes to slaves and many of his priests and deacons were from the youth of Ireland. He is still to this day the most famous figure in Irish history and is one of the best known figures throughout the Christian world.
February 27th, 2008
Ireland is a place of breathtaking scenery and friendly people, not to forget home of the world’s best golf courses. Browse around and see what Dublin Events has to offer in its section Golf in Clare. A number of golf courses in Clare offer an exciting game of golf to the golf enthusiasts. So browse around and book your Golf Tee Times at one of the golf courses in Clare for your visit to this beautiful county.
April 9th, 2007
A nice hostel in the Burren region located 12 miles from the Cliff of Moher is the Kilfenora Hostel. A common room, kitchen, laundry room, a conference room and free car parking are some of the facilities offered here. A maximum of 46 people can live here, with a choice of 10 person, 6 person and 4 person dorms. Private rooms can also be rented. Another fine hostel is Lahinch hostel. This hostel offers 55 clean and comfy beds in dorm and private rooms. You can make your stay more affordable with the well equipped kitchen facilities. There’s space for plenty of people to sit in the kitchen. Other international hostellers can be met in the lounge provided with cable TV. As almost always, linen is inclusive in the price.
March 26th, 2007
In the heart of Lisdoonvarna, nestles a sumptuous country home of “Burren Breeze”. Its surroundings offer plenty attention-grabbing venues e.g. Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Aran Islands and North West Coast of Clare and South Galway. You can also enjoy various other local attractions which include evening entertainment, golfing, fishing, pony trekking and sight seeing.
Burren Breeze bids you a relaxing, comfortable and luxurious accommodation comprising of nicely equipped en-suite bedrooms, bathrooms with shower, fully-fitted Kitchen and sitting area. There is central heating in each room with Tea, coffee making facilities, baby sitting service, and internet and telephone facility. Besides, it also offers two-nights and three-nights stay specials. Its attractive interior and elegant furnishings compliment to your aesthetic sense. The dwelling has nicely managed gardens for the guest use in its surroundings. You will feel comfortable in its family friendly premises. A private and spacious car parking is available.
If you have ever visited “Burren Breeze” and benefited from its services, pen your experience to let others know more about this place.
March 13th, 2007
Knoxs is an old style emporium in Ennis. Here one can find affordable prices without being constrained by menu choices. Steaks, exotic and standard fish dishes and house specials are cooked with fresh ingredients with such finesse that the food seems to have transformed from imagination into reality. Good food and drink are not the only highlights of this place. Live entertainment is routinely provided here, making this a very popular meeting place. Another fine place to eat out at is Linnane’s Lobster Bar. This restaurant has received many rave reviews from local and international food critics. The restaurant is located in a fishing village. Hence it is no great surprise that the menu is mainly based on seafood. Lobster is the specialty here. There are some vegetarian options in the menu along with a small selection of good quality wines.
February 28th, 2007
On the landscaped grounds of Lisdoonvarna village, stands a superb 3-star dwelling of Carrigann Hotel. Its lush-green and well managed gardens around make your mind fresh and body relaxed. The surroundings also provide an excellent touring base. It has plenty other local attractions to enjoy e.g. fishing, golfing, pony trekking etc.
The accommodation of the dwelling provides you quiet, family and friendly premises to stay and you feel like a home away from home. It comprises of en-suite bedrooms with all possible provisions, kitchen with a wide range of utensils and nicely managed gardens for the guest use. Valued guests are ensured of the maximum provisions that each room possesses. Light meals and children’s meals are also served. Private car parking facility is available.
February 20th, 2007
The “Riverbank Cottages” are superb 4-star self catering accommodations situated near Scariff River. The place turns out to be an ideal touring base for the tourists coming all across Ireland. It has also got various other outdoor activities to make your stay a golden memory for the rest of your lives. You can go about shopping, evening entertainment, sandy beach, walks, pony trekking etc.
The cottages provide you a luxurious accommodation which are only of its kind meeting 4-star self catering standards. Each room is well equipped with modern conveniences and en suite facilities. Clean & tidy attached bathrooms are provided with shower facility. In its fully fitted kitchen, provisions of a wide range of utensils, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher are made available. The cottages have attractive interior with sweet-smelling atmosphere. There is spacious parking area within premises.
February 13th, 2007
The Glocca Morra country homes provide you B&B services and accommodations of their own kinds. It’s situated in the tranquil settings of Ogonnelloe providing the guests an ideal base for touring Limerick, Clare, Galway and Tipperary. Besides touring camps, you can also enjoy its various other local amenities which include horse racing, angling, sightseeing etc.
The accommodation of each country home comprises of en suite bedrooms, sitting area, dinning room, Kitchen etc. Rooms are equipped with the articles meeting the needs of the guests. Facilities like tea/coffee, TV, internet and direct dial facility are provided in each room. You will feel more comfy in its homely atmosphere. Private and secure parking area is provided.
February 9th, 2007
If you’re fond of hostelling around Ireland, do give a try to the hostel of its kind, “Fisherstreet House Hostel”, known for its high-standard accommodation and auspicious services. It is nestling in the enchanting settings of Doolin. The house is fully equipped with the essentials meeting the needs of weary travellers. Its accommodation comprises of en suite bedrooms, spacious dinning room, TV lounge and kitchen. Each room is provided with TV, direct dial facility, baby-sitting service and tea/coffee making facilities. Its interior is decorated by the Ireland’s well-known designers. You will not feel isolated in its homely atmosphere. Ample space for parking is provided. Its conveniently accessible local attractions include fishing, golfing, pony trekking and touring etc.
February 1st, 2007
The “Cliff Cottages Partnership” endows you with the 4-star up-to-standard living accommodation in the amazing settings of Liscannor. The pleasingly designed accommodation overlooks the heart-pounding scenery of Dungloe Bay. There are lavish green gardens around the cottages managed nicely for the guest use.
Theses holiday cottages provide you the best family accommodations. Each cottage is furnished to the highest standards and equipped with all necessary and mod cons. TV, fridge, dishwasher, microwave oven, dryer, baby sitting service, tea/coffee making facilities etc and many more are provided in each cottage. You can also enjoy its family friendly premises. There is ample space reserved for car parking.
Its conveniently accessible local attractions include walks, sightseeing, beach, angling, pony trekking, golfing, boating etc. You can also go about shopping and evening entertainment in the nearby shops and bars respectively.
January 31st, 2007
If you’re looking for an ideal place to stay with family for holidays, Dublin Events takes pride providing you a sumptuous accommodation with comfort, style and luxury. In the spacious grounds of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel, stands a spanking new development of Castle Gardens. The Castle Gardens comprises of a series of fully equipped holiday cottages nestling in the medieval village of Bunratty. Its outdoor amenities are conveniently available at the doorstep encompassing pony trekking, golfing, fishing, walks and free access to the onsite leisure facilities of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel.
Each cottage can accommodate up to 5-6 people who can enjoy the facilities in its homely and friendly atmosphere. Its accommodation comprises of 3-4 en suite bedrooms, attached tidy bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, dinning room, TV lounge and nicely managed gardens. Tea/coffee making facilities, dishwasher, microwave, bed-linen supplies, fridge, baby-sitting service, washing machine, dryer and many other facilities are made available in each cottage for the guest convenience.
January 31st, 2007
The Lockies Cottage is a newly developed 4 star self catering rental accommodation perching on the shores of Galway Bay. The gardens surrounding the cottage are maintained nicely for the guests use. It has abundant outdoor activities which include horse racing, hill walking and fishing. You can also get on with shopping and evening entertainment available at hand.
The cottage aims to serve its guests with comfort, luxury and top-notch services. It has sumptuous accommodation comprising of spacious and well-equipped en suite bedrooms, TV lounge, sitting room, kitchen with modern cons and striking gardens. Every room is equipped with all essentials meeting the 4 star requirements. Guests will indeed feel at ease in its homely atmosphere. Ample space is available for car parking. Guests visiting “Lockies Cottage” are provided with the following facilities during their stay.
• Tea, coffee making facilities
• Central heating free
• TV in all rooms
• No smoking bedrooms
• En suites
• Direct dial facility
• Internet available
• Child price reduction
• Family friendly premises
• Gardens for guest use
• Private car park
January 23rd, 2007
The Doolin Cottage B&B is a scenic dwelling and is only of its kind in its environment, services and living facilities. It is nestling in the eye-catching gardens, adjacent to the breathtaking Aille River. Gardens are nicely maintained with wild flowers and shrubs and a picnic table with chairs for the guest use.
Local amenities are available on hand which include touring, angling, pony trekking, shopping and many more. You can also enjoy evening entertainment in nearby pubs.
Its accommodation includes spacious well equipped rooms, neat and tidy bathrooms with shower, fully fitted kitchen, dinning room, sitting room and adequately managed gardens. The house has exquisitely designed interior with friendly atmosphere. Guests visiting the Doolin Cottage are endowed with variety of top-class services.
January 19th, 2007
In the enchanting Burren Landscape surrounding and breathtaking views of Ballyvaughan, stands elegant country style Drumcreehy House on its own grounds overlooking the beautiful Galway bay. Galway bay and striking landscapes in surroundings tend to be the greatest source of attraction for the tourists. Guests may also enjoy other conveniently accessible local amenities as well including angling, pony trekking, sight seeing, shopping etc.
Its accommodation comprises of 10 en suite bedrooms, Dinning room, TV lounge, guest room and well-fitted kitchen. Each room is provided with all possible essentials meeting the basic needs of the guests. TV, direct dial and internet facility, washing machine, dryer, baby sitting services etc are its additional facilities available in all rooms. The house has old world traditional charm yet it provides modern cons to its valued guests. Its interior is decorated with elegantly designed antique furnishings. Plenty of space is specified to the car parking.
Drumcreehy House has something beyond it to offer its Guests making their stay a terrific memory of their lives.
January 18th, 2007
Ennis Golf Club on Drumbiggle road in Ennis, County Clare is great for all your golfing needs. This 18-hole parkland course is immaculately manicured. The clubhouse here features a lounge bar, dining room and changing rooms for both ladies and gents. A pro-shop is here too that will take care of all your golf shopping needs. The golf club is worth a visit.
November 21st, 2006
