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Ireland is a Bargain Place to Fly this Summer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Have you been looking for tours to Ireland this summer? Well…, Tenon Tours has some great news for you! Ireland is a bargain place to fly this summer. Two years ago, $1.50=€1. Now, in May of 2013, $1.30=€1. The US economy seems to be on the rebound, while many European countries are beginning to face [...]
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Ireland Named Best Tourism Destination
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Are you looking for the best tourism destination to travel to this year? Then look no further. Ireland has been named the best tourism destination in a survey of over 30,000 people from Global Traveler Magazine-the source for business and luxury readers. A recent announcement of awards couldn’t have come at a better time, as [...]
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Ireland-Top Places to Travel in 2013 by Fodor’s
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Let’s all raise our pints and toast in pride, as Ireland makes Fodor’s list as one of the top places to travel in 2013. Congratulations! Covering everything from accommodation, to culture, to food, to big events, Fodor’s highlights a wide array of top places to travel to around the globe-including taking a trip to Ireland [...]
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Belfast Makes TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Destinations
Friday, January 18th, 2013
What do Belfast, Glasgow, Kiev, Moscow, and Naples have in common? They are among TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Destinations in Europe. Coming in at #8 and with rapidly growing admiration, Belfast welcomed this treasured title that will continue to help boost its tourism industry. Gerry Lennon, Chief Executive of Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau, said the [...]
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Rising Musical Star, Róisín O Releases #Teaspora
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
“Róisín O’s spectacular limber voice is just a start. She possesses a keen ear, and is indeed everything we look for in an Irish rose.” -Celine Murphy, Hot Press, Ones to Watch in 2012 With recent success, Róisín O is one of Ireland’s new aspiring musicians. Daughter of well known contemporary and folk recording artist, [...]
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The Votes are In-Barack O’Bama
Thursday, November 8th, 2012
The votes are in and regardless of your political affiliation, we have a President. Barack Obama it is… Or should I say Barack O’Bama? Over the past few months, a several surveys have been conducted in Ireland to see what they think of America’s candidates and election year. Are you curious to see what the [...]
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Message in a Bottle Lands in Ireland
Friday, October 26th, 2012
We have all heard of the song, “Message in a Bottle,” by Police. Let’s sing it…, “I’ll send an SOS to the world, I’ll hope that someone gets my…, Message in a Bottle!” (I’m sure you will have Sting’s song stuck in your head for the rest of the day…, right?) Well, just imagine [...]
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Dublin, Named #2 Best Place to Travel Solo
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” -Dame Freya Star. Traveling on your own is definitely an exciting adventure. According to US News, Dublin was recently named #2 as one of the best places to travel solo. Tenon Tours agrees and have developed wonderful tour [...]
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Trinity College Library, named #2 “Coolest Library in the World”
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
iBooks, Kindles, and Nooks seem to be quite the fad. However, books as I grew up with them-books with covers, jackets, paper, and spines-have stories that reach beyond what’s written inside. A lot of those stories are the readers’. The feel of board, cloth, and leather is warm and textured and the gentle flippling of [...]
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Arthur’s Day September 2012. Paint the town black, To Arthur!
Friday, September 21st, 2012
We have all heard to “Paint the Town Red” and to party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner. Or even “Paint the Town Green” on St. Patrick’s Day. However, on September 27th, people will celebrate Arthur’s Day around the globe by “Painting the Town Black.” For those of you do not know what Arthur’s Day is-it’s a [...]