Kate Hickey CEO
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Kate Hickey is the CEO at Irish Studio, overseeing IrishCentral, Ireland of the Welcomes and British Heritage Travel magazines. She joined IrishCentral as Editor in 2010 while living in New York. In 2015 she returned to her hometown of Dublin, expanding IrishCentral's base into Ireland. She now works from the Irish Studio Dublin office. In 2010 Kate moved to New York having worked in various online and print publications such as The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, and New York Arts among others. Kate has also worked as a Spokesperson for the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform and as a European Tour Manager for Education First.

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136 Articles
over 2 years ago
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Ancient Irish recorded solar eclipse

It's hard to tell when the first solar eclipse in the world took place but the ancient Irish certainly helped, being ...

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over 2 years ago
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Irish spirit thrives once again as CIE Tours hit the roads of Ireland

Tourism is coming back and CIE Tours' first groups have been relishing normality and that special Irish welcome.

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almost 3 years ago
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Is this the most beautiful walk in Ireland?

Walking the Dingle Way reveals the magic of Ireland’s beauty on an Irish summer's day.

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almost 3 years ago
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The fascinating 8,000-year history of Irish cuisine

The first settlers arrived at Ireland’s coasts in 8000 BC, but the potato only arrived in Europe some 400 years ago. ...

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about 3 years ago
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What are the best places to live in Ireland?

Dream of retiring to Ireland? The best places to live in Ireland? Longing to live and work in Eire? Here's the most d...

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about 3 years ago
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The truth about Brian Boru, the legendary High King of Ireland

Dublin City’s archaeologist Ruth Johnson talks about the physical evidence left by Brian Boru and the Battle of Clont...

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over 3 years ago
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The medicinal magic of a hot Irish whiskey

Feeling under the weather? A medical expert weighs in on the benefits of a hot Irish whiskey to soothe your pain.

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over 3 years ago
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The Irish man who tried to steal the British Crown Jewels

Thomas Blood, believed to have been some sort of double-secret agent, engineered an insane plot in the only close att...

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over 3 years ago
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Are ancient fairies behind the visual trickery of these magic Irish roads?

Are leprechauns and ancient myths behind these roads where cars roll uphill? Or is it just plain old boring science?

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over 3 years ago
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The pagan origins of King of the goat’s Puck Fair

The ancient history behind Ireland's Puck Fair, a fun family festival with oodles of entertainment that has its roots...

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over 3 years ago
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Irish American serial killer nurse Jolly Jane

It's believed that this, Irish American, Jane Toppan's tale is the stuff of nightmares. This serial killer Irish nurs...

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almost 4 years ago
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Ireland from the air - taken by the Irish Air Corp

Irish Air Corp patrol Ireland on average 300 times a year and happily for us they use their unique skills and equipme...

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