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Dublin: get into the St Paddy’s spirit on March 17

Thursday 1 March 2012

PaddysDay

Beer, shamrocks, leprechauns: these are the three things that come to mind when you think of Dublin, and Ireland of course. Three things that probably have little (logic) correlation with a great Christian icon such St. Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint. However, you just can’t have St. Patrick’s Day without all that is typically Irish… and green!

Top 2012 destinations: Belfast is preparing to launch its Titanic Belfast Building

Friday 24 February 2012

belfast

This is our 3rd installment on the top European destinations for 2012, and we are about to guide you through your next adventure holiday, Belfast, to be precise. We, at Traveleurope, are not the only ones who believe that this city is worth a visit this year. Last November, for example, National Geographic Traveler magazine named Belfast among the world’s top 20 travel destinations for 2012, describing it as ‘a capital city of Titanic ambition that is redefining itself in the eyes of the world.’

January 6th in Ireland: Little Women’s Christmas

Wednesday 4 January 2012

little woman christmas

In Ireland, January 6th is called and celebrated as Little Christmas because, until the Gregorian calendar began being used, Christmas was actually celebrated on the 6th of January, and not on the 25th of December. This day is also known as Women’s Christmas.

What are Christmas traditions about in Ireland?

Wednesday 30 November 2011

Christmas in Ireland

Ireland’s Christmas traditions are not dissimilar to those found in many other western countries – shopping, gifts, food, lights and magic! However, just like everything else, the Irish do things somewhat different!

Ten and more things to know before visiting Dublin

Monday 7 March 2011

Indications, curiousness, things to do, to see and to know before visiting Dublin!

1. Climate
Despite the overall increase in temperatures on the globe, in Dublin is on average always cold. The maximum temperatures are 20-22 degrees, in August, and 8-10 in winter.…