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About the Easter Rising 1916 2016 marks the centenary of the Easter 1916 Rising. An armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter week 1916. It was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule. Starting with the reading of the Irish Proclamation of Independence by Patrick Pearse outside the General Post Office (GPO). The Rising lasted 6 days, and would result in much destruction, finally concluding with the surrender of the rebels and their subsequent executions.

Feb 29th, according to tradition in Ireland is the day on a leap year, a women can drop down on one knee to propose.

The Dingle Peninsula is a place that has a strong pull for our VagaGuide Brian, even during his time off. He talks about what this amazing place and the wealth of things to do, see and experience.

Looking to explore Dublin on a budget? Local expert, Deirdre, takes us on a tour of Ireland's capital with a daily budget of less than €20.

Digital Marketing Exautive Shauna talks about the drinks that just taste better in Ireland.  

If you are in Dublin with time on your hands, local expert, Deirdre, highly recommends checking out the Glasnevin Cemetery Tour.