Monthly Archives: May 2011

Day Tours for small groups visiting Dublin port on Cruise Ship

Posted on May 11, 2011 by dublindaytours

Day Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers visiting Dublin Ireland 2011 Irelands High Crosses We offer spectacular day tours from Dublin port for cruise ship passengers Our tours will save you a fortune on the price charged by the cruise shipping agents. … Continue reading →

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Shelbourne Hotel Dublin

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

The first Irish Constitution was signed at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel. The Shelbourne, a favorite spot for sophisticated travelers to stay or dine, is currently about to reopen after a major facelift.

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Who designed “The Oscar” statuette

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

The “Oscar” statuette handed out at the Academy Awards was designed by Cedric Gibbons, who was born in Dublin in 1823. Gibbons emigrated to the US, and was considered MGM’s top set designer from the twenties right on through the fifties, … Continue reading →

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Old Irish Brehon laws in County Meath Ireland

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

Couples in Ireland could marry legally on St. Brigid’s Day (February 1st) in Teltown, County Meath, as recently as the 1920’s by simply walking towards each other. If the marriage failed, they could “divorce’” by walking away from each other at … Continue reading →

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1916 Easter rising cease fire for Ducks in Saint Stephen’s Green

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

Did you know that firing stopped around St Stephen’s Green to allow the park’s ducks to be fed? One of the first acts by the Irish Citizen Army in the Rising was to occupy St Stephen’s Green. However, with so … Continue reading →

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1916 rebels responsible for first ever radio broadcast

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

Did you know that the rebels were responsible for the world’s first-ever radio broadcast? In 1916 wireless communication was in its infancy and, in general, signals were targeted to particular receiving stations. The idea that a signal might be just … Continue reading →

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Irish monk discovers America?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by dublindaytours

Did you know? America was allegedly first discovered by an Irish monk, St Brendan, who was born around 484AD. Following the discovery of examples of Ogham, an ancient Celtic Script, on stone carvings in Wyoming County, West Virginia, it would … Continue reading →

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