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America, Countries, Deals, Europe, Flying

Green for go for Paddy Day deals

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin was punching his weight in the White House in raising Ireland’s plane prowess… and here ain’t it green for go for Paddy Day deals?

The Micheál, over in Washington DC for the annual presentation of the shamrock, and The Donald did bants across court.

All smiles: The Donald and The Micheál. http://www.bbc.co.uk

With the President talking up Irish UFC champ Conor McGregor and his tatts.

And inviting Micheál to cite his Irish boxing dad and arranging a reunion at his own golf resort at Doonbeg. Co. Clare.

Ireland’s greatest exports

Ya dancer: Ryanair deals

The Taoiseach was, of course, over in the US to promote Ireland and he was quick to promote its aviation industry.

With Ryanair and AerCap taking Seattle Boeings.

As a proud son of the Great Diaspora I gladly endorse that Ireland’s greatest export is, of course, its people.

Green it up: St Paddy’s gets longer

And St Paddy’s Day and its promotions get bigger every year.

Ireland’s low-budget airline Ryanair is offering 20% or more on select hotels.

Book by 21 March for travel until 8 September. 

The US of Aer

Singing and dancing: Nashville

And if it’s North America you want then the national airline carrier is offering travel to its destinations.

Including its newest destinations, Nashville, beginning on 12 April and Indianapolis from May 3.

The Aer Lingus St Patrick’s Day Sale comes in at €249 each way as part of a return trip.

With the offer running to March 21 for travel during May, June, and September.

Ireland rocks: The Donald and The Micheál

Aer Lingus flies 16 direct routes from Dublin, Shannon and Manchester to North America.

And so it’s a big thank you to Taoiseach Micheál Martin and to our Irish airline providers.

For making it green for go for Paddy Day deals.

 

America, Countries, Music

Mariachi y’all with Cassidy in Nashville and Mexico

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And if Beyonce can fuse hip hop and country then we and Cassidy Travel can mash up Mariachi y’all in Nashville and Mexico.

Well, both musical movements like an oversized hat, bright clothes and fancy boots.

And Tex Mex proliferates in the Lone Star State.

Fingers on the pulse

Cassidy, who always have their fingers on the pulse, have matched Nashville and Cancun for their customers.

With a ten-night package across the border travelling on April 29 from €1,999pps including flights.

With three nights at the Downtown Nashville Hotel.

And seven nights at the 5* All-inclusive RIU Resort Cancun.

Urban Legend

Sunshine on Keith: Country’s Keith Urban

For those lucky enough to be visiting Music City over the festive season there is the chance to see our old buddy Keith Urban.

Keith, a great pal to Country 2 Country, Europe’s biggest Country festival which we witnessed him headlining in Dublin.

And we know Music City will be in for a treat when he does so again at the free and Paramount + Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash.

Do the Cancun

Of course, for many, the pleasures of Mexico’s iconic resort is their 22kms of sandy beaches.

But for the rest of us it’s the sombreros, tacos and tequila, guacamole and the mariachi we’ve enjoyed.

From Boston through Florida to San Antonio, Texas but not as yet, but soon, Mexico.

Spell it out: Cancun

While those who want to can dip further back into Mexican and Maya culture with its pyramids and ancient structures.

With a day trip to Chichen Itza, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, a match for our own wonders Rome’s Colosseum and Jordan’s Petra.

So get your dancing shoes on and raise your voices for 2025 with a Mariachi y’all in Nashville and Mexico.

 

 

America, Countries, Music

Don I love you so and Nashville

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People ask me why, well maybe not but stick with me because Don I love you so and Nashville.

We’re delighted to hear that the home of country music is to honour The Don on their Music City Walk Of Fame next month.

To go alongside his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 2,700th recipient of such a glittering prize.

Duck tales: With the Donald in LA

Producer John Waters will become the 2,763rd tomorrow although I can’t say right now which number I’ll be.

While the Hollywood Boulevard markings have stood out in our conscience for walks of fame they proliferate now… and more of that later.

The Music City

Everyone’s a singer: In Music City


But it is only right to focus on The Don as he is honoured in Music City Nashville which prides itself as a musical crossover hub.

Now if some people only know The Don for his anthem American Pie then they’ll miss his country roots.

What we shouldn’t miss, of course, is that The Don’s heritage is a Scottish one.

Rootsy: The Don


Celtic folk, Scottish and Irish infuses country music and the offshoots.

And so those who have delved further into The Don’s back catalogue will know yeThe Don knew his Old Country standards.

With his rendition of Mountains of Mourne spreading that way and beyond its origins.

Yes, Don I love you so and Nashville.

And Don, of course, joins a stellar list which randomly in alphabetical order includes…

And in Music City the Music himself Buddy Holly under his band, The Crickets.

The Don will be joined in the naming ceremony by Darius Rucker (Wagon Wheel), Duane Eddy (Peter Gunn) and music executive Joe Galante.

Footsteps of legends

Of course we can walk in the footsteps of the legends by getting out there to Nashville.

With British Airways offering return flights from £499 return.