Meet the Irish Wolfhound set to feature in Ireland's new passport design The "majestic" Irish Wolfhound Boánn has inspired some of the intricate artwork that will feature in Ireland's next-generation passport. IrishCentral Staff@IrishCentral Boánn, a...
We can’t wait to see Merrimack play in the Friendship Four Hockey Tournament in Belfast.
The Friendship Four invites, Boston University, Harvard, Merrimack College and Notre Dame to fight for the Bellpot this 2024 Thanksgiving Weekend.
If you want to be the ultimate fan, join us this Thanksgiving week for the chance to see Merrimack win the Belpot!
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2024 will be a stellar year for Northern Lights activity and the island of Ireland has many amazing places to view them.
With the sun heading for solar maximum, 2024 is shaping up to be a great year for seeing the Northern Lights.
The island of Ireland has three dark sky parks, Om Dark Sky Park and Observatory in County Tyrone, Mayo Dark Sky Park, and Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. These offer the darkest of skies and therefore the chance to see the lights. Even if you don’t get to see the aurora you will be star struck by the clarity of the night sky and the constellations and planets you will be able to see, even with the naked eye.
The Northern Lights can be viewed in Ireland until March, which is actually one of the best months to see them due to the earth’s axial tilt and the way the atmosphere encounters solar wind.
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February 29 only comes around every four years - do you know the Irish history and traditions of Leap Day? Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes outdated traditions and during a Leap Year, a year of 366 days, we are greeted with one of...
What will you do with the extra day available in 2024? In the Ireland of bygone days, 29 February had a special significance for unmarried women as it was their opportunity to propose to a man rather than have to wait for the man’s proposal.
It’s said that the tradition began in the fifth century when St Brigid complained to St Patrick that women had to wait far too long for men to propose. St Patrick then decreed that women could propose once every four years on 29 February.
The ‘decree’ became part of Irish folklore and even into the early twentieth century it was taken seriously by some people who were anxious to be betrothed by the time Lent came round. In the southwest of Ireland, in particular, those who remained single in February could find their names on the Skellig Lists. These printed ballads were named after Skellig Michael, a tiny island off the coast of County Kerry, which was regarded by some as a last chance saloon for the unattached.
Ironically, a leap year was also seen as an unlucky year to get married, so even those who managed to snag a fiancé had to wait for the walk up the aisle.
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Want to create cherished moments on Valentine’s Day and beyond in Ireland? Visit our “Join a Tour” page and check out some of the tours we are offering.
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Irish cities ranked best of the best destinations in the world 2024! Want to travel to these cities and so many more? Check out our most popular group tours!
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To all our wonderful clients, suppliers, and friends, you make it all possible, and we are truly grateful for you. Wishing you a great holiday and a peaceful new year! Love the CGT Team ️
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Our December Newsletter is here! Unlock the world and create unforgettable memories by giving the gift of travel.
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Unlock the world and create unforgettable memories by giving the gift of travel. In a world filled with all sorts of thrills, there’s nothing quite like the magic of new experiences and undiscovered destinations. Whether it’s a tranquil escape to a sun-kissed voyage on a river cruise, a cultural adventure through historic cities, or an adrenaline-packed journey to the great outdoors, the gift of travel is a passport to joy, discovery, and a lifetime of cherished moments.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Cara Group Travel Team! We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday 🦃
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A thought for Thanksgiving! Check out our new newsletter for some unique ideas. We would love you to join us next year in Belfast at the Friendship Four Ice Hockey Tournament. Happy Turkey Day!
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