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1 month ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Ailbhe MacMahon
In Homer's Odyssey, he tells of an island abundant with the fruit of the lotus flower. When consumed, it sends the island's dwellers into a serene state of amnesia. This 'Land of the Lotus-Eaters' is thought to be the Tunisian island of Djerba. When I arrive in Djerba, the elusive fruit is nowhere to be found, but the island still possesses the same languid atmosphere of lore - thanks in part to its tranquil Mediterranean coastline.
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2 months ago |
atlasobscura.com | Ailbhe MacMahon
There’s a good chance you have never heard of Harry Kernoff. But if you have enjoyed a pint in Dublin’s oldest pubs, there’s also a good chance you have seen his artwork. Born in London to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, Harry Kernoff moved to Ireland with his family in 1914.
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2 months ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Ailbhe MacMahon
Staying at Ballyfin Demesne is like playing house in a museum. In this Regency mansion in Ireland’s Midlands, guests can warm themselves by Carrara marble fireplaces and comb through a library of 5,000 books. They can check their reflection in glinting Chippendale mirrors, walk over a mosaic tile floor from Pompeii and stare up at the chandelier that once sparkled in the Parisian townhouse of Napoleon’s sister Caroline.
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Oct 25, 2024 |
liverpoolecho.co.uk | Jess Molyneux |Ailbhe MacMahon |Lewis Knight |Sophie McMoid
The popular ITV show ran for a decadeIt's now been 17 years since hit comedy sitcom Benidorm first came on to our screens. Airing on ITV, millions of fans tuned in to watch the show and see what the staff and guests of the Solana Hotel got up to each week. Running for ten years from 2007, the show was set at an all-inclusive holiday resort in Benidorm, Spain and followed all the hilarious antics that took place at the hotel. Today, reruns of the show still get thousands of viewers.
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Oct 15, 2024 |
dailymail.co.uk | Ailbhe MacMahon
There's a proposal. The answer is 'yes'. The happy couple kiss and the restaurant crackles with applause. This is a weekly occurrence in this spectacular location, I'm told. I'm dining at one of the world's highest open-air restaurants - Sirocco in Bangkok. Positioned at a height of 702ft (214m), this alfresco spread of white tablecloths, topiary and soft lighting crowns the State Tower skyscraper in the Thai metropolis.
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It was such a treat to visit Ballyfin and learn about its storied past. A truly special place. Thanks @tedthornhill for the commission!
Is this Ireland's best hotel? Inside Ballyfin, a breathtaking Regency mansion with secret doors and lashings of finery that's beloved by George Clooney and Michelin inspectors https://t.co/NezFwwVMbs @ailbhe_mac #Ireland @RelaisChateaux #Ballyfin
RT @MurphyPaule: Well done @ailbhe_mac, lovely writing👏👏
RT @KatieGHannon: Well deserved. This is a beautiful piece. 👏👏