This weekend sees the arrival of 2,200 overseas participants in Citywest for the World Junior and Cadet Kickboxing Championships supported by Fáilte Ireland, who estimate the week-long event will boost revenue by €1.7m. Fáilte Ireland say 25 events will bring 45,000 international participants and revenue of €32m over the next five years..
Picture shows Minister Seán Kyne with Úna Galligan, Marie Duffy and Marie McKown, all Tourism Ireland, at the annual Milwaukee Irish Festival. The 36th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the United States – took place in Wisconsin. With a huge audience of about 150,000 visitors, the four-day festival was an ideal opportunity for Tourism Ireland to showcase the island of Ireland
The government is reportedly seeking an adviser to help boost midlands tourism.
DublinBikes reported 15m trips since 2009
Malahide residents are opposing a forest adventure area in Malahide Demesne.
Minister Michael Ring says negotiations on Westport House are at a ‘sensitive stage’
