February 17th, 2012
The 10th annual Jameson Dublin International Film Festival kicked off on 16th February and runs until the 26th February. A host of actors and filmmakers will decend on Dublin to promote their film projects, with over 120 films being showcased across five cinemas in the city centre.
Screen legends making an appearance this year will include Al Pacino and Glenn Close, to name just a few. Mercury Drive will also be there at the red carpet!
This prestigious festival is the largest film event in Ireland and for some films will provide the only Irish screening, so is an opportunity not to be missed.
The mix of film genres combined with unpresedented filmmaker interviews and Q&A sessions make this a unique and essential event for cinema fans and film buffs. For more details and to book tickets see www.jdiff.com
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January 6th, 2012
With the announcement that the 2012 Irish Open will be held at Royal Portrush from 28th June to 1st July, Mercury Drive Chauffeur Services Ireland are now providing tailored transport packages for golf fans travelling to the tournament in Co.Antrim.
Golfing legends with ties to the area include Pádraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy. The 2012 Irish Open is expected to attract a similar number of visitors as the 2011 event, which saw over 85,000 visitors attend over the course of the tournament.
Start your trip to the Irish Open in style and ensure you arrive in comfort to enjoy the tournament. Travelling with us will mean direct door to door transport in luxury Mercedes, Lexus, or Executive MPV vehicles, avoiding the delays and crowds of public transport.
With one-day or multi-day packages available for individuals and larger groups, we offer attractive all inclusive rates and flexible options. If you are planning a trip to the Irish Open as part of a longer visit to Ireland or a golfing holiday, we can provide driver/guide leisure and golf tours of the region which encompasses the majestic Giant’s Causeway coast. Tailored tours throughout Ireland are also available – contact us to talk about your ideal tour and/or trip to the 2012 Irish Open.
Tags: Antrim, Giants Causeway, golf, Golfing, Groups, Irish Open, Portrush, Rory McIlroy, Tour, Transport
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December 12th, 2011
The Olympic Flame will make a first historic visit to Dublin on 6 June 2012 as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay in advance of the hugely anticipated sporting event.
The symbolic flame will arrive in the UK from Greece on May 18 for a 12,800km relay with over 8,000 torchbearers participating. It will travel throughout Northern Ireland and will cross the border to be carried by torchbearers through the city of Dublin in celebration of the spirit of the Olympic Games being hosted by our near neighbours in London.
The Olympic Flame will make its final journey to the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in London on July 27 to mark the start of the Olympic Games. Over 14,500 athletes from over 200 countries will compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012.
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November 24th, 2011
The ever-popular Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will play the RDS Arena in Dublin on 17th July 2012. The singer and band last played Dublin in the summer of 2009 to sell out crowds.
Known for his energetic shows, 62 year old Springsteen never fails to deliver with both his classic hits and new material appealing to a wide fan-base. This tour will be especially poignant as it will be the first since the death in June of renowned E Street Band member, saxophone player Clarence Clemons.
Tickets for the 2012 show are expected to sell out in record time as usual as the popularity of The Boss never falters – tickets go on sale on Thursday 1st December at 09.00am. See ticketmaster for more details.
**Let Mercury Drive take care of your transport for corporate events or special nights out, talk to us about our competitive rates and luxury service**
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November 16th, 2011
A sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner, the Christmas lights in Grafton street
will be switched on this week. Michael Buble will jet into Dublin to unveil the ballet themed Brown
Thomas Christmas window and switch on the Grafton Street Christmas lights on
Friday 18th November. The popular romantic crooner will add to the festive
spirit by performing two songs from his new album ‘Christmas’.
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November 16th, 2011
Irish fans and players alike celebrated the 5-1 aggregate win over Estonia which sees the
boys in green heading to Poland and Ukraine for the UEFA Euro 2012 next summer.
The teams set to contest the competition are:
Poland (co-hosts)
Ukraine (co-hosts)
Spain (holders)
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
England
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Netherland
Portugal
Republic of Ireland
Russia
Sweden
The draw for the finals will be made on 2nd December.
The win means more than €8 million in prize money for Irish football and a welcome
boost to the spirits of the whole country. The loyal green army of fans will find it harder to
find the cash to follow their sporting heroes over to Poland and The Ukraine however, with banks
and credit unions less willing to part with loans these days. To join the team next summer the fans need
the skills of Shay Givern for their own ’BIG SAVE’!
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