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  • A Little History of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

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    St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated internationally every March 17th, is a religious Irish holiday created to commemorate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Though the Irish and other European countries have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in different forms since the ninth century, it didn’t become an officially recognized holiday in Ireland until 1903. Whether [...]

  • Toys for Tots: Christmas Facebook Promotion

    Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

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    It’s easy to help families and children in need this Christmas… as easy as just clicking one button! For every new “Like” on Facebook by December 25th, Tenon Tours will donate $1 to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  Click below to visit our page:  

  • Give the Gift of Ireland (& Beyond!)

    Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

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    Need a last minute gift? Does that someone special LOVE to travel? Tenon Tours travel gift certificates are a great idea for any special event or simply to reward someone special with a gift that will be truly appreciated and remembered.  Simply tell us who it is for, how much you wish to give and [...]

  • Public and Bank Holidays in Ireland 2012

    Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

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    When traveling through the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland you’ll want to be aware of the bank holidays in Ireland, or public holidays in Ireland. If you find yourself in Ireland during a bank holiday, expect few shops or businesses to be open, although you will not find yourself with nothing to do if [...]

  • Saint Patrick’s Week in Ireland 2012

    Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

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    Experience Saint Patrick’s Day in the place where it all started! Join thousands of people from Ireland and abroad beginning March 16, 2012 as they celebrate Irish customs and culture during one of the greatest festivals the world has to offer. Travel with Tenon Tours on a four-, seven- or ten-night tour and see Ireland [...]

  • Easter in Ireland

    Friday, April 22nd, 2011

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    One of the most important dates on the Irish calendar, Easter celebrations in the Emerald Isle are second only to those for St. Patrick’s Day. A heavily Catholic country, Easter observance begins on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, and continues for 40 days until Easter Sunday. Lent As in most Christian countries, Lent [...]

  • An Irish Christmas (editorial satire)

    Friday, December 11th, 2009

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    Disclaimer: Because we realize that some may be offended by Dan’s humorous twist on a traditional Irish Christmas, we’d like to assure you this is purely intended for entertainment purposes. In no way does this reflect the ideas, thoughts, or views of Ireland or the Irish by Tenon Tours. When we asked our friend, Dan, [...]

  • Halloween History: The Irish O’ in Jack O’Lantern

    Monday, October 5th, 2009

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    Although you’ve probably never placed the signature O’ in Jack O’ Lantern as tracing back to Irish heritage, this story from History.com tells the story of the origin of the pumpkin-carving tradition… Pumpkin carving is a popular part of modern America’s Halloween celebration. Come October, pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from doorsteps [...]