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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Galway has been awarded European Capital of Culture in 2020, following a competition involving cities from across the island. The European Capital of Culture began in 1985 and has been awarded to more than 50 cities across the EU. Since its inception, every year the European Union designates one city in one European country to […]

Great news for Galway, Limerick and the Three Sisters of Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny, as each city has been shortlisted to proceed to the next selection stage for European Capital of Culture 2020. Unfortunately, Ireland’s only other entrant, Dublin, did not make the shortlist and has been eliminated from the runnings. The European Capital of […]

Over 180 events stretching right across Donegal help make up an extensive programme for the 18th annual Bealtaine Festival which takes place throughout the month of May. Bealtaine is about celebrating creativity as we age and from dance to cinema, painting to theatre, it is a chance for people to make new and challenging work […]

Limerick City and County Council today announced that applications for funding are now being sought under the Community Tourism Initiative for the Diaspora. The initiative builds on the community involvement legacy of The Gathering 2013 and is a joint partnership between Limerick City and County Council, IPB Insurance and Fáilte Ireland. Now in its second year, […]

The launch of a brand new tourism brochure, highlighting all that Donegal has to offer, was launched yesterday (Thursday) by none other than Mr. Gay Byrne in the magnificent setting of Glenveagh Castle. Gay and his wife, Kathleen Watkins, were in the county to promote this full colour brochure that has been produced by Donegal […]