The National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park House and Gardens, Co. Roscommon, in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands has reopened following a multi-million-euro redevelopment. With a new visitor center featuring a world-class multimedia exhibition, the museum tells the...
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Word of The Week: Sláinte | Cara Group Travel
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 20, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates, Word of the Week
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Belfast is fast becoming a must-visit destination for art lovers, offering a dynamic blend of visual arts, galleries, and immersive experiences.
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 19, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Picture yourself in Belfast for a top-class visual arts experience Belfast is fast becoming a must-visit destination for art lovers, offering a dynamic blend of visual arts, galleries, and immersive experiences. From street art to fine art, photography to sculpture,...
November Monthly Newsletter
by Project Manager | Nov 18, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Welcome to the November edition of the Cara Group Travel newsletter! This month is a whirlwind of excitement as we dive into our busiest time of year, with the highly anticipated Friendship Four ice hockey tournament in Belfast taking center stage. We are thrilled to...
Word of The Week: Fáilte | Cara Group Travel
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 13, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates, Word of the Week
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
New Era of Travel: Belfast’s Grand Central Station Unveils Ireland’s Largest Transport Hub, Estimated to Handle 20 Million Customer Journeys Annually.
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 11, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Belfast’s Grand Central Station opens its doors Belfast’s new multi-million-pound transport hub, the largest integrated hub on the island of Ireland, has opened for phase 1 of its operation. The state-of-the-art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses...
Word of The Week: Céad míle fáilte | Cara Group Travel
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 6, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates, Word of the Week
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Ireland’s First Zero Energy Emissions Distillery
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 5, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Raise a glass to Ireland’s first zero energy emissions distillery Ahascragh Distillery is Ireland's first zero-energy emissions distillery combining age-old tradition and modern innovation to create sustainable premium Irish spirits. The distillery produces Clan Colla...
Dunluce Lodge New Luxury Accommodation
by Cara Group Travel | Nov 1, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
New luxury accommodation will be golfers’ dream Dunluce Lodge, County Antrim, has announced it will open this autumn offering stunning accommodation on the beautiful Causeway Coast that will be especially suited to golfers. The five-star hospitality venue sits on the...
Word of The Week: Go raibh maith agat | Cara Group Travel
by Cara Group Travel | Oct 30, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates, Word of the Week
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Embark on a Cultural Odyssey at Belfast International Arts Festival
by Cara Group Travel | Oct 25, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Embark on a cultural odyssey at Belfast International Arts Festival Running from 16 October – 23 November, Belfast International Arts Festival will present the best international and homegrown artists in an exciting season of contemporary arts and cultural events. The...
Halloween originated in Ireland over 2,000 years ago, rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”), which marked the end of the harvest and the start of winter.
by Cara Group Travel | Oct 24, 2024 | Cara Group Travel Updates
Did you know that Halloween began on the island of Ireland? The spooky season began as an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"), celebrated over 2,000 years ago. Marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, Samhain was a...