Posts Tagged ‘ surfing ’

Grandson of John Wayne blesses Surf conditions

By The Mick
October 15, 2012
Grandson of John Wayne blesses Surf conditions

There are few events which can draw throngs of surfers, two Catholic priests, a Tongan choir and the inventor of the boogie board to the beaches of Orange County, California on a beautifully bright Sunday morning. They were among the 3,000 faithful gathered for the 5th annual Blessing of the Waves. The October event...
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Ireland’s Tourism Minister extends reduced Tax

By The Mick
May 10, 2012
Ireland’s Tourism Minister extends reduced Tax

The lower VAT rate of 9% for the tourism industry will continue into 2013. Ireland’s Minister for Tourism Leo Varadkar confirmed the move in the Dáil after communications with Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. Mr Varadkar said that the reduction has been successful in increasing employment and it has, by and large, passed on...
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