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O’Callaghan Coaches Win Top Accolade at Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards

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O’Callaghan Coaches from Co. Kerry received the Outstanding Employer Award at Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Awards which took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny last night. The awards ceremony celebrated businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to making the tourism industry an appealing and rewarding place to work through their participation in
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Paul Carty Appointed as Chairperson of Fáilte Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media Catherine Martin TD has announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Carty to the position of Chairperson of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, with immediate effect. The appointment follows an open competitive process through the Public Appointments Service.  Announcing the appointment,
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First Two Schemes in 2022 Tourism Business Continuity Programme Open for Applications

By Ryan Harmon
The first two schemes in the €50 million Tourism Business Continuity Programme 2022 open for applications this week. The Strategic Tourism Transport Business Continuity Scheme opens for applications today, 11th January 2022, and will support eligible tourism transport operators including Coach Tourism Operators, Tourism Chauffeur, Limousine Services and Escorted Private
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€50m Tourism Business Continuity Programme to Sustain Tourism Businesses in 2022

By Ryan Harmon
Fáilte Ireland has released details of its €50 million Tourism Business Continuity Programme for 2022 at a virtual event for industry attended by over 2,500 tourism and hospitality providers.  The €50 million allocation was secured by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media, Catherine Martin T.D. in Budget 2022 and Fáilte Ireland is […]
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Dublin City Council given the go ahead to proceed to the design and planning stages of the Dalymount Park Redevelopment

By Jack Mullen
Dublin City Council has announced that a grant agreement has now been signed with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM) in relation to the Dalymount Park Redevelopment Project. The allocation of €918,750 from the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) will part fund the design and planning elements of the […]
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OPW announces ‘Greening’ of Heritage Sites and State Buildings as part of the 2021 National St Patrick’s Festival

By Jack Mullen
Image courtesy of Tourism Ireland The Office of Public Works (OPW) in association with Fáilte Ireland and the St. Patrick’s Festival Organisation is delighted to announce details of the ‘greening’ of Heritage sites and State buildings for the duration of the 2021 St. Patrick’s Festival. The St. Patrick’s Festival celebrates St. Patrick’s Day both nationally […]
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Calls for EU-led safe travel initiatives and continued support for tourism industry

By Jack Mullen
Picture above: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, TD. Image courtesy of Twitter. Ireland’s Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin TD, urges closer cooperation on recovery at EU Ministers high-level meeting The EU has been urged to consider ways to enable the recommencement of safe travel, as vaccine programmes proceed, so
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Fáilte Ireland announces new €55 million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector

By Jack Mullen
Image courtesy of @wikicommons Fáilte Ireland announces details of new €55million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector and priorities for 2021 at industry event ‘Survive to Thrive’.  On the 1st February, Fáilte Ireland announced the details of its new €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme.  The announcement was made at a special virtual industry event
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Visit the Award-Winning Carlow County Museum

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The Carlow County Museum is an award-winning experience in Carlow Town’s Cultural Quarter. The Museum, found on College Street, distinguishes itself by both being open year round and offering free admission. The Carlow County Council works in association with the Carlow Historical & Archaeological Society (C.H.A.S.) to maintain the four galleries worth of exhibitions