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Hello and Welcome to the August myguideIreland Newsletter.
This month Seamus O’Murchu looks at one of the oldest beauty pageants in the world, The Rose of Tralee which starts on August 22nd.
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Furthermore, for anyone who missed this last month, we are also continuing to keep you up to date with the top remaining festivals in Ireland this Summer & finally in this
edition we hope you'll enjoy experimenting with this month's extra special traditional recipe!
The Rose of Tralee International Festival
The Rose of Tralee has been held is the Co. Kerry town of Tralee each August and has evolved into much more than a simple beauty pageant. From its humble beginnings in 1959, when the festival budget was just £750, the Rose Of Tralee has emerged as one of the most important events in the Irish social calendar, second only to St Patrick’s Day for its colour, fervour and popularity. And that’s only because St Paddy’s Day is declared a public holiday! click here to read more
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Our feature on Irish Recipes continues....
Traditional Irish Scones
Try your hand at making some tradional Irish scones, and make sure to wash them down with a fine cup of tea!
Ingredients (6 scones):
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 pound butter -- softened
- 2 ounces sugar 1 egg -- slightly beaten
- 2 ounces milk Sultanas (white raisins) optional
- Walnut halves (optional)
Instructions:
Mix flour and baking powder.
Add butter, blending until mixture is butter-colored.
Add sugar and continue to mix well.
Add half the beaten egg and all the milk. Add raisins or some nuts, if desired, mixing well to make a sticky dough.
Turn dough onto floured board and knead at least 5 minutes or longer. Cut dough into rounds and place on greased baking sheet or hot frying pan.
Brush tops of scones with remainder of beaten egg.
Place walnut halves on top, if desired.
Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until brown.
If preparing over an open fire, heat frying pan till very hot.
Place scones in pan and cook 7 to 8 minutes.
Turn and cook 7 to 8 minutes mo
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Enjoy :)
Festivals to see on your Ireland vacation2008
- The 2008 Rose of Tralee - 22 to 26 August 2008
Ireland's premier beauty festival the Rose of Tralee attracts contestants and visitors from all over Ireland and the World to the colourful town of Tralee in Co. Kerry.
- Irish Match Making Festival Lisdoonvarna - Aug 29 to Sept
Throughout the month of September, the spa town of Lisdoonvarna close to the Burren in Co. Clare, celebrates the world famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival with music and lots of fun.
- Galway International Oyster Festival 2008 - 25 to 28 September
The Galway International Oyster Festival is the premier event in the Galwegian calendar, when people from all over the world descend on Galway to sample the world famous oysters of Galway Bay and the legendary craic of the West of Ireland.
- Kinsale Food Festival 2008 - 10 to 12 October
In October 2008, Kinsale, the gourmet food capital of Ireland, holds the Kinsale Food Festival promising a host of culinary delights, appearances from renowned celebrity chefs and a range of entertainments for all the family.
- Belfast Festival at Queens 2008 - October 24 to 27
One of Ireland's largest international arts, the Belfast Festival at Queens, takes place during the last two weeks of October with a host of internationally renowned acts in theatre, dance, music, comedy, literature and art.
- The Guinness Jazz Festival Cork 2008 - October 24 to 27
Ireland's biggest Jazz Event, the Guinness Jazz Festival in Cork kicks off at the end of October from the and this year promises to be one of the biggest ever.
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