Fóras na Gaeilge launches two new funding schemes
Fóras na Gaeilge launched Bígí Linn and Glacaigí Páirt funding schemes. Bígí Linn offers €50,000…
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Clare’s Inis Cealtra visitor experience wins architectural award.
The Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience at the Rectory in Mountshannon, County Clare, has won the…
Irish National Stud increases visitor numbers and reduces annual losses
The Irish National Stud reported a €1.5m loss before tax in 2025. This marked an…
An Post experiences surge in overseas orders ahead of new EU customs charges
An Post recorded increased parcel traffic from non-EU retailers in the two weeks before 1…
Integrated payment systems could boost Irish tourism revenue by €300m – Mastercard
Better integrated digital payment systems could unlock an extra €290m to €300m in tourism revenue…
Waterford misses major tourism boost as cruise passengers unable to disembark
Waterford missed out on a major tourism windfall after the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas…
Music in the air as iconic Willie Clancy week opens in Clare’s Miltown Malbay
The event runs from 4 July to 12 July 2026. Classes cover instruments and set…
Trump International Doonbeg profits rise 9pc as Irish Open date approaches
International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare delivered close to $20 million (€17.6…
Dublin releases details of free street events in July and August
Fashion shows run from 18 July to 22 August 2026. Events include family fundays and…
New Forest adventure park opens at Donadea in Co Kildare
Zipit Donadea has opened after €1.5 million investment. The park has provided forest adventure experiences.…
Adare Manor named joint best golf resort in the world by Golf World magazine
Golf World’s inaugural Top 100 Luxury Resorts Europe ranking has recognised two resorts tied for…
Waterford launches summer family tourism campaign
Visit Waterford has promoted free family adventures this summer. The Digital Story Trail has engaged…
Little Museum of Dublin updates visitor information
The museum received number 7 ranking in Europe on TripAdvisor 2026. Guided tours last 29…
No contactless payments on Irish public transport until summer 2027
Over €35.6m was spent on the project between 2020 and early 2026. The platform development…
ITOA & STN launch sustainability programme for inbound tour operators
The Sustainable Tourism Network and Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland have delivered a 15-month…
Visit Leitrim launches new tourism app inn partnership with 230 businesses and attractions
Leitrim County Council launched the Visit Leitrim app this week. Over 230 businesses and cultural…
Tourism Ireland advances golf promotion at North American convention
Ten operators from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at the convention in Cancún. Pre-scheduled appointments enabled…
Beach BBQ festival returns to Bray seafront
The festival takes place over two days in July 2026 from 11 am to 7…
Details released of Yoga Picnic festival in Westmeath on July 4
The Yoga Picnic has expanded its programme for 2026 and welcomes participants to Lilliput House…
Antrim and Derry host travel journalists on familiarisation trip
English travel journalists have been experiencing tourism offering first hand ion counties Antrim and Derry.…
Minister Helen McEntee launches new Irish Passport design
The new passport became available from 26 June 2026. The Government introduced the next generation…
TO THE BEACHES: Crowds descend on Ireland’s shores and lakes as the country SCORCHES
The lake shore of Port na Seangán/Portnashangan, 6km north of Mulingar and a prominent stop…
Tourism showcase event held for Lough Ree region
Fifty tourism businesses community groups and local leaders have attended a tourism showcase event for…
NI Tourism Alliance launches 2026-29 Strategy at Titanic Belfast
NITA will launch its 2026-29 Strategy today The event took place at Titanic Belfast Registration…
MAY visitor numbers to Ireland UP by 18pc – CSO
Some 661,500 foreign visitors completed trips to Ireland in May 2026. Visitors spent a total…
Féile an Phobail launches biggest ever programme for 2026
Féile an Phobail has launched its biggest ever programme for 2026 The Belfast festival will…
Minister Dara Calleary Opens National Outdoor Recreation Conference in Cavan
Over 250 delegates attended the conference on 25 June 2026. The theme centred on building…
Antrim wins Ireland’s Best Kept Town Competition 2026
Overall winner: Antrim. Village: Carraig Airt, Co Donegal; Nominated: Killeshandra, Cavan, Donaghmore, Co Tyone, Small…
Ireland’s tallest treehouse reopens in Birr following major enhancements
Birr Castle Demesne reopened the Treehouse after enhancements The attraction added a new tower and…
Minister Burke joins Tourism Ireland roundtable in Chicago
The roundtable event took place in Chicago on June 23 Minister Peter Burke joined US…
Tourism Ireland brings 20 enterprises to meetings show in London
28 tourism companies from the island of Ireland attended the event Participants held around 840…
Head Gardener’s House at Fota House opens for guests
The Head Gardener’s House opened in June 2026 The property sleeps up to five guests…
The summer pollen BOMB: what you need to know
One in four Irish adults suffers from hay fever and 76pc say symptoms disrupt daily…
Temperatures to reach 30°C on Thursday – Met Éirreann
Daytime temperatures exceed 25°C with possible 30°C on 25 June 2026. Night-time temperatures stay above…
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown released more details of Coastival to run 4 July to 12
Coastival runs for nine days from 4 July to 12 July 2026. Emergency Services Day…
SIX weeks to go – Belfast counts down to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann organises the annual event. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann runs from 2 August…
Freenow reports taxi trips to Portmarnock Beach up by 42pc
Portmarnock Beach recorded a 42pc year-on-year increase in taxi trips. Sandymount Strand ranks as the…
Tourism employment in Spain surpasses three million workers
The number of workers affiliated to the tourism sector in Spain exceeded t3m in May…
Longford launches revamped tourism website
Minister Peter Burke has launched VisitLongford.ie. The site brings together county information. Funding came through…
Tourism Ireland board meets in Mourne Gullion Strangford
Tourism Ireland held meetings in the Mourne Gullion Strangford region. The area received UNESCO Global…