DETROIT: The Henry Ford story & the Clonakilty connection
https://youtu.be/LbXjPu_FhCM Henry Ford was born on a prosperous family farm in Springwells Township, Wayne County,…
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DETROIT’s Irish history up close and personal – a visit to Corktown
https://youtu.be/CknRZ3eT1TM It is in the name: Corktown. That is where the first influx of Irish…
DETROIT: Ten things you never knew about Detroit
https://youtu.be/4UYyhq0uF4A Detroit is the cradle of techno, a genre of electronic dance music pioneered in…
DETROIT: The best instagram spots
https://youtu.be/DGoPSBy_Xuw The Guardian Building: This Art Deco skyscraper, completed in 1929, features a colourful interior…
DETROIT: The city’s best known churches
https://youtu.be/K7w04lYcoYs Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church: Founded in 1701 by French settlers, this Gothic…
DETROIT: Fifteen places to dine in the city & what you will find on Motown menus
https://youtu.be/zrg3AgV_ujM Fine dining: The Whitney: Housed in a historic 1890s mansion, this restaurant serves classic…
DETROIT: The architecture of Motown & legacy of Minoru Yamasaki
https://youtu.be/H6DJpanoHdw One Woodward Avenue:This building, completed in 1963, is a prime example of Minoru Yamasaki’s…
DETROIT: The city’s most prominent works of public art
https://youtu.be/DGoPSBy_Xuw Detroit Industry Murals (Diego Rivera): Created in 1932–1933 by Diego Rivera, these frescoes in…
DETROIT: Where to find Motown’s best murals & street art
https://youtu.be/ufEan4sK-KY Detroit Industry Murals (Diego Rivera): Created in 1932–1933 by Diego Rivera, these frescoes in…
DETROIT: Ten great musicians who have come from the city
https://youtu.be/9Vak_WGKjPE Aretha Franklin (Singer, Songwriter) Born 25 March 1942 Died: 16 August 2018 Born in…
DETROIT between the sheets – ten great books that feature the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kDcCGlaBwY Sofia Coppola’s 1999 film adaptation of ‘The Virgin Suicides’ is considered quite faithful to…
DETROIT: The story of the world’s first ever set of traffic lights
https://youtu.be/z5FhBJFOV6g Detroit became the first city to install a four-way, three-colour (red, amber, green) traffic…
Detroit and the others: US cities that declared bankruptcy
The notion of a local council declaring bankrupt is peculiarly American, with its provision for…
Gresham Hotel profits up 46p to €6.7m
The Gresham Hotel in Dublin saw its pre-tax profit jump 46pc to €6.7m last year.…
Inis Cealtra €4.3m Visitor Experience to open next week
Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience opens to the public next week, described as East Clare’s most…
JetBlue introduces luggage tracking for passengers
Joanna Geraghty CEO of Jetblue JetBlue has introduced a new feature for passengers to track…
Escape Lounges opens at Edinburgh airport
Escape Lounges has opened its first lounge in Scotland, located at Edinburgh Airport next to…
Ireland wins ‘Best International Destination’ at Group Leisure & Travel Awards in London
Patrick Sowerbutts, P&O Ferries; Caroline Mulligan, Tourism Ireland; and actor and host Gary Wilmot Ireland…
UPDATED aviation delays continue after airspace reopening across Middle East
Gonen Usishkin, CEO of El Al The Middle East, a critical hub for global air…
Norway allows councils to introduce 3pc tax on cruise passengers
Cecilie Myrseth Tourism Minister in Norway Norway will introduce a new set of tourism taxes…
Rory Best & Olivia Mehaffey to head up Tourism Ireland golf campaign around British Open
Tourism Ireland has partnered with former rugby internaiotnal Rory Best to promote Ireland as a…
‘No changes in Dubai based ships due to Middle East crisis’ – Josh Weinstein
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation, said the recent escalation…
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone opens to the public
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone has opened to the public. Kim Jong Un personally…
Tourism Ireland brings 28 enterprises to Meetings Show in London
The Meetings Show in London featured the message ‘Meet in Ireland’, promoting the island for…
Uke Bosse cruises the Shannon for German Youtube campaign
German actor Uke Bosse features in a new promotion that focuses on Ireland’s Ancient East…
Taipei’s China Airlines to add five Airbus A350-900
Kao Shing-Hwan CEO of Taipei China Airlines China Airlines is adding five Airbus A350-900 long-haul…
Plans approved to add 35 rooms to Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel in Shannon
Carmel Kirby, CEO of Clare county council Plans have been approved to add 35 rooms…
Four tourism enterprises join GTM West in Palm Springs
Percy Stevens, Tourism Ireland; Jim Deegan, Railtours Ireland First Class; Karen Kelly, O’Callaghan Collection; Helen…
Check out the Tomfinlough Plague Stone is located at the ruins of Fenloe church in Co Clare
The Tomfinlough Plague Stone is located at the ruins of Fenloe church in Co Clare,…
Italian travel TV show Kilimangiaro films in Offaly and Westmeath
Serena Zarlatti (left) and Luca Leccese, during filming for an Italian travel TV show called…
Air India reduces flights operated by B777 and B787 by 15pc until July 15
Campbell Wilson CEO of Air India Air India has reduced flights operated by B777 and…
Tourism Ireland brings 12 enterprises to IAGTO North American Convention in Alabama
Tourism Ireland hosted 12 enterprises at the IAGTO North American Convention in Alabama aiming to…
Norway promotes to the travel trade at event in Dublin
Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Embassy in Irelandhave hosted members of the Irish travel trade…
LISTEN: The European parliament wants cabin bags to be free, Eoghan Corry, Kevin Hiney & Matt Cooper
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Viking takes delivery of Viking Vesta in Ancona
Viking has taken delivery its latest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta, during a delivery ceremony…
Shannon airport opens toilet for those who need ‘complex care’
Niall Kearns of Shannon airport Shannon Airport has launched the first Changing Places toilet facility…
Riviera Travel launches new training modules on Riviera Explorer e-learning platform
Vicky Billing of Riviera Riviera Travel has launched new training modules on the Riviera Explorer…
FIRST LOOK: Antrim’s new Marcus Hotel has opened
Hilton’s first hotel on the north coast, the Marcus Portrush in county Antrim, opened on…
Old Killaloe bridge linking Ballina in Tipperary to be pedestrianised
Plans to pedestrianise the old bridge linking Ballina in Tipperary to Killaloe in Clare were…
AerClub announces 50pc bonus Avios for first eStore purchases made before 10 July
Susanne Carberry Chief Customer Officer with Aer Lingus AerClub is offering 50pc bonus Avios for…