Mimi Murray

Ireland

Creator of Content at Irish Times

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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Twelve Irish resorts perfect for a Mother’s Day retreat

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

Ireland has a spa for every occasion and a lot of budgets too. Many are nestled inland amid lush forestry and fields; some are in the heart of the city. Others adorn the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic or are next to the Irish and Celtic seas. Soak in warm ocean waters piped directly to your freshly harvested seaweed bath, or bathe in an infinity pool next to fields where farm animals wander free. It’s all incredibly charming.
Take a spa break in Ireland: Switch off, set your mind adrift

4 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

Ireland has a spa for every occasion and a lot of budgets too. Many are nestled inland amidst lush forestry and fields; some are right in the heart of the city. Others adorn the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic or are next to the Irish and Celtic seas. Soak in warm ocean waters piped directly to your freshly harvested seaweed bath, or bathe in an infinity pool next to fields where farm animals wander free nearby. It’s all incredibly charming.
London highlights: Make the most of a business trip to the UK capital

Oct 8, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

Despite Brexit, London remains of vital strategic importance to Irish companies with growth ambition. With many flights daily from Dublin to the UK capital, business travellers might consider making good use of a Friday morning meeting by sticking around for the weekend and checking out some of the newest additions to London’s cultural and entertainment scene. Don’t let the city’s vastness scare you.
Staycations you’d be barking mad to leave the pets at home for

Sep 19, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

Sometimes a night away or a mini break weekend isn’t worth the hassle if you have a pooch that needs placing in kennels for the time you’re gone. And while you certainly wouldn’t want the kids tagging along on a romantic weekend, your beloved pet is another matter entirely. But where welcomes you to stay in the lap of luxury with your labrador or lurcher in tow?
Irish Examiner

Sep 19, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

Sometimes a night away or a mini break weekend isn’t worth the hassle if you have a pooch that needs placing in kennels for the time you’re gone. And while you certainly wouldn’t want the kids tagging along on a romantic weekend, your beloved pet is another matter entirely. But where welcomes you to stay in the lap of luxury with your labrador or lurcher in tow?
Team-building trips your employees will never forget

Jul 9, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

How business owners incentivise staff or show appreciation to loyal clients can vary but a thank you for the hard work put in by your team or the loyalty shown to you by long-standing customers won’t go unnoticed. How to go about it can sometimes leave CEOs scratching their heads, however. Corporate entertainment is always a fun way to reward and team build or to develop an already solid relationship with clients.
Destination Barcelona: What to do when you’ve sealed the deal

Jul 9, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

With so many conference delegates descending on the city on a regular basis, it’s essential that Barcelona has the infrastructure and facilities to meet their needs. Of course, it has them in spades in terms of hotels and restaurants, but also excursions and cultural activities; when lanyards have been handed back and business deals have been done, there is plenty to experience in Catalonia’s vibrant capital.
When Copper turns to Gold

Mar 9, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Mimi Murray

In light of The New York Times naming Waterford in its 2024 ‘52 places to go’ list, and with so many American tourists coming to Ireland but usually by-passing the sunny southeast, it’s about time the Copper Coast got its just rewards on the other side of the Atlantic!While Tramore and Dunmore East are popular and well-known holiday destinations for droves of Irish, there are many hidden gems yet to be discovered in County Waterford. Here are nine you must see this summer.
Explore the glorious Copper Coast with a trip to Waterford

Mar 7, 2024 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

In light of The New York Times naming Waterford in its 2024 “52 places to go” list, and with so many American tourists coming to Ireland but usually bypassing the sunny southeast, it’s about time the Copper Coast got its just rewards on the other side of the Atlantic. While Tramore and Dunmore East are popular and well-known holiday destinations for droves of Irish, there are many hidden gems yet to be discovered in Co Waterford. Here are a few you must see this summer.
Feeding our homeless this Christmas

Dec 11, 2023 | irishtimes.com | Mimi Murray

“The need for food late at night, when it’s cold, wet and miserable is in high demand”, Natasha Morgan, co-founder of Feed Our Homeless charity in Dublin says, “but at Christmas that demand grows even greater.” With almost 700,000 people in food deprivation, 164,000 of those children, Natasha is determined to help as many people as she can have a happy Christmas.