Tourism

“Promising Times Ahead For Irish Tourism” – Liam Griffin

By admin 31 July 2017

A bright future lies ahead for Irish tourism and the time is ripe for a big focus on rural tourism. Another big government commitment will be required to make this a reality but amid the positivity, there are some serious challenges ahead too. Liam Griffin is one of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs and hoteliers. Now retired […]

Tourism

Donegal Tourism heading stateside for Trade Mission

By admin 28 July 2017

This August will see Donegal reach across the Atlantic Ocean to extend a heartfelt Céad Mile Fáilte to its nearest westerly neighbours, friends and family. As part of its ongoing marketing campaign aimed at increasing its ever-growing visitor numbers to the county, Donegal Tourism along with Harvey’s Point with Support from Tourism Ireland will embark […]

Tourism

Ireland’s most popular tourist counties and attractions revealed

By admin 24 July 2017

Tourism is Ireland’s biggest indigenous employer with visitors to the country spending €4.6 billion in 2016, according to Fáilte Ireland figures. That figure is spread across all Ireland’s regions but the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has collated data to give a breakdown of areas benefiting most from tourism. Unsurprisingly, Dublin leads the way with […]

Tourism

Early tourists choices to the sea of Maldives in fancy dresses and suits

By admin 23 July 2017

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Tourism

Fáilte Ireland report shows record year for tourism in 2016

By admin 22 June 2017

More than one million North Americans visited Ireland in 2016, the first time the milestone has ever been broken. The figures were revealed in this week’s preliminary Tourism Facts 2016 – a compilation of Irish tourism findings published by Fáilte Ireland. The report provides details on where tourists came from, where they went in Ireland, […]

Technology Tourism

Ireland’s largest wind farm opens in Donegal

By admin 12 June 2017

The largest windfarm in Ireland officially opened at Meenadreen, Co Donegal, following a €145m investment by Energia. The 95-megawatt wind farm has 38 turbines standing 115m high with 90m rotor diameter. Renewable energy firm Energia developed the €145m project over two years and power from Meenadreen will be used to supply electricity to homes and […]

Technology Tourism

Ireland way off its EU greenhouse gas emissions targets

By admin 25 April 2017

Ireland is showing little sign of meeting its 2020 emissions targets, according to a damning new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The worrying report predicts that Ireland will miss its EU greenhouse gas emissions targets, and by a considerable margin too. According to the report, the levels of greenhouse gases emitted by Ireland’s […]

Tourism

Minister launches new local tourism strategy “Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally”

By admin 31 March 2017

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., officially launched the Local Authorities Tourism Conference “Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally” in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. The conference heard from a number of key speakers, including Jim Deegan, Professor of Tourism at Limerick University, Raymond Coyle of Tayto Park, Paul Kelly

Tourism

A new cultural festival will reach every county in Ireland this Easter Monday

By admin 24 March 2017

On Easter Monday this year, a series of cultural events will take place across the country as part of a new national day of culture and creativity. Cruinniú na Cásca – which directly translates as “A meeting at Easter” – will celebrate contemporary Ireland through a range of cultural and artistic events, focused on activities […]

Tourism

The City of Galway to be launched as European Green Leaf 2017

By admin 22 February 2017

The City of Galway will be officially launched as European Green Leaf 2017, an environmental designation awarded by the European Commission in “recognition of the city’s commitment to the environment”. Galway was awarded the appointment in June last year, beating off competition from Mikkeli in Finland and Cornellà de Llobregat in Spain, but the status […]

Tourism

Irish Tourism Industry Awards celebrates excellence and innovation

By admin 14 February 2017

Ireland’s tourism industry was celebrated at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards, where winners in 14 categories won awards for excellence and innovation at a gala event in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin. The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), the umbrella group for the tourism industry in Ireland, organises the awards, along with Fáilte […]

Tourism

National Geographic MD visits ‘Cool’ Donegal to present official award

By admin 13 February 2017

Donegal recently topped the ‘National Geographic’s Cool List for 2017’, the prestigious magazine’s annual roll call of places to visit in the coming year. Compiled by a panel of National Geographic’s contributors, the list focuses on 17 must-see destinations for 2017 and details what the publication describes as “the culture capitals, hipster hot spot, wild

Tourism

The Seventh annual Meath Business & Tourism Awards

By admin 7 December 2016

The Seventh annual Meath Business & Tourism Awards took place tonight at the Newgrange Hotel in Navan. Hosted by Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh, the awards provide an opportunity to recognize the talent and efforts of the business community throughout Meath. The Overall winner of the Business of the Year Award 2016 was Travalue from Navan, with […]

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Rising from the Ashes: The Athenaeum in Enniscorthy has officially re-opened following restoration

By admin 6 October 2016

Enniscorthy was the final garrison in Ireland to surrender in 1916. Today, the Athenaeum theatre and town hall, where the Volunteers made their brave stand, will once again return to a central position in Enniscorthy, following its re-opening on Friday, 23 September. The Athenaeum theatre is one of the nine capital projects developed as Permanent […]

Tourism

Titanic Belfast voted Europe’s best tourist attraction

By admin 5 September 2016

Titanic Belfast has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The award was presented at a gala ceremony in Sardinia last night. Titanic Belfast beat off stiff competition from attractions like The Eiffel Tower, La Sagrada Familia and Buckingham Palace to claim top spot. Last year, Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse was […]

Tourism Transport

All Aboard! Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train launches today

By admin 30 August 2016

The Belmond Grand Hibernian, billed as Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train, launched in Dublin today. The extravagant train includes 10 carriages, 20 en-suite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car, all refurbished by specialist outfitters. The Grand Hibernian’s inaugural journey is a six-day ‘Grand Tour of Ireland’, with 40 passengers

Tourism

Best 5 Summer Cruises for 2016

By admin 4 August 2016

1. Alaska The spring and summer months is when you can cruise to Alaska during ; the season runs from May and ends in September. If you’re a fan of glaciers, wildlife, fascinating history and adventurous activities like ziplining and hiking, head north. Ketchikan is dubbed the “Rain Capital of Alaska,” and the forecast can […]

Tourism

Five places in Dublin to visit during the heat

By admin 19 July 2016

As the heat wave continues, temperatures have reached as high as 28C in parts of the country today! How are you spending your time in the rare Irish sun? Below , we’ve included a list of locations in Dublin for our readers to visit as they try to make the most of the Irish summer. […]

Tourism

EU Nautical Tourism Delegates Make A Splash In Donegal

By admin 19 July 2016

Delegates from FEDETON (EU Federation of Nautical Tourism Destinations) were treated to a warm Donegal welcome when they arrived in Ireland for their General Assembly meeting earlier this month. The event took place in Donegal Town, County Donegal. The AGM, which was held in the Central Hotel, was hosted by Donegal County Council with assistance […]

Tourism

Cork to Host UNESCO’s 3rd International Conference on Learning Cities

By admin 18 July 2016

Cork has been chosen by UNESCO to host its International Conference on Learning Cities in 2017. This will be the very first time that the prestigious conference has been held in Europe. Hosting the conference will help strengthen Ireland’s international reputation in the field of education, bringing particular attention to Cork’s influence as a Learning […]