‘Leave the phone behind: ‘a guide to digital detox cabins in Ireland from Rosanna Irwin’s startup Samsú
Samsú locations have reported near-full occupancy throughout the 2026 season Guests swap smartphones for notebooks,…
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Aine Mangan steps down from role in Kildare tourism
Aine Mangan has stepped down from role in Kildare tourism. spent nine years leading Into…
Louth Heritage Week events
Sweathouse talk: 15 August, 3pm–4pm, Louth County Library. Landmarks exhibition: 18–22 August, 8:30am–5pm, Dundalk. Seed…
Tourism Ireland attends Virtuoso travel week to inspire luxury travellers
Tourism Ireland is attending the Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas to promote Ireland. The…
Retail insolvencies Rise 35pc as Irish main streets face ‘doughnut effect’
Retail insolvencies in Ireland increased by 35pc in the first half of 2026, according to…
Irish Heritage Trust launches heritage voices plus to preserve untold stories of historic sites
Heritage Voices Plus records untold stories from Fota House, Johnstown Castle and Strokestown Park Irish…
August 22-23 Belfast Mela festival will feature earth child spectacle with aerial performers
Belfast Mela Festival celebrates 20th anniversary from 22-30 August 2026 Earth Child outdoor spectacle takes…
Boyne Valley tourism launches new business events brochure
Boyne Valley Tourism has launched a new business events brochure for 2026 . The brochure…
26th Shackleton autumn school returns to Athy with international experts
26th Shackleton Autumn School takes place 16-18 October 2026 in Athy, County Kildare Special guests…
An Branán Mór sea stack collapses at Cliffs of Moher
The collapse of An Branán Mór occurred last Thursday and was filmed by a US…
Tourism Ireland and seven tourism enterprises host ‘Taste of Ireland’ event in Glasgow
Seven Irish tourism businesses participated in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Taste of Ireland’ event in Glasgow. The…
HIGHLIGHTS from Killorglin’s annual Puck Fair
Killorglin is gearing up for one of Ireland’s oldest festivals to commence tomorrow. Held annually…
HEATWAVES in history: Ireland’s highest temperature in 1887 & how the Liffey DRIED UP in 1765
The hottest day in Ireland so far in 2026 was June 25, with a peak of 32.1°C (89.8°F) in Athenry,…
Dublin reveals details of City Fleadh 22-23 August 2026
The free festival takes place 22-23 August 2026 across five Dublin city centre locations Smithfield…
Tourism NI attends Taste of Ireland Event in Glasgow
Tourism NI attended Taste of Ireland in Glasgow alongside Tourism Ireland 33 leading Scottish tour…
Last night’s FUN: 1,653,999 people came to the Fleadh – Caoimhe Archibald
Belfast Fleadh Cheoil attracted 1,653,999 visitors, doubling the original estimate of 800,000 The economic impact…
Antrim leads the charge as half a million Irish passports issued in first half of the year
Over 500,000 Irish passports issued in January-June 2026. Dublin county recorded 93,223 passports, the highest…
Dublin council appoints construction firm for Parnell Square Cultural Quarter
Dublin City Council has appointed Purcell Construction as main contractor for Phase 1 of the…
Kennedy Summer School 2026 reveals ambassador and literary line-up
Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason opens Kennedy Summer School on 27th August Finghin Collins performs recital…
Belfast Fleadh Cheoil draws over one million visitors
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann attracted over 1m visitors to Belfast The festival featured 5,000 competitors…
Belfast to provide BIG finish for a fabulous Fleadh TODAY
As the instruments are tuned up for the final day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann…
Tipperary’s Lough Derg shore at Dromineer to get new €1.2m visitor facilities
New €1.2m visitor facility opened at Dromineer Harbour, Lough Derg, Co Tipperary Facility includes accessible…
HIGHLIGHTS from MOIRO Music Stage in Belfast this weekend
The MOIRO Music Stage presents a two-day multi-genre celebration of the north’smusical heritage at 2…
Highlights from Wicklow’s Ancient Music Festival/ Music in the Forest this weekend
The Ancient Music Festival, also known as Music in the Forest, continues its 2026 season…
HIGHLIGHTS from Monaghan Plein Air painting festival this weekend
The Monaghan Plein Air Festival returns on Saturday 8 August 2026 to the beautiful setting…
HIGHLIGHTS from Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival this weekend
The 51st Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival takes place on 8 and 9 August 2026 in…
HIGHLIGHTS from Howth Roots and Blues Festival this weekend
The Howth Roots and Blues Festival returns to the picturesque fishing village of Howth from…
Belfast Fleadh footfall up 95pc on first day
Belfast footfall reached 176,464 on first day of Fleadh, 95pc increase on 2025 Sunday crowds…
Tourism NI Hosts Irish Tour Operators and international media
Tourism NI hosts Irish tour operators and international media during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Group…
Multi-million Euro marine restoration project launched for Kerry
€7.9m Tralee Bay Marine Biodiversity Restoration Project launched in Kerry Five-year initiative runs August 2026…
Forty under 40 spotlight recognises Irish tourism young talent
Business Plus and ITIC selected 40 young tourism professionals Five finalists will attend ITIC Annual…
Tourism NI event highlights Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann’s economic impact on Belfast
Tourism NI hosted a brunch event at The Bullitt Hotel to profile the region’s tourism…
Tourism Ireland brings four enterprises to promote Ireland at Global Travel Marketplace West in California
Four tourism companies joined Tourism Ireland at GTM West in Palm Springs, California The event…
Tramore races style champion returns as judge for August racing festival
The Tramore August Racing Festival will run from 13th to 16th August. Louisa Murphy has…
Leitrim launches five-year strategy to strengthen links with global diaspora
Leitrim County Council launches five-year diaspora strategy on 5 August 2026 Strategy organised around four…
Sunday attendance reaches 176,462 at national Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast
More than 350,000 visitors attended the opening two days of the festival Footfall increased 95pc…
SEVEN nights is the average length of stay of 14,000 US visitors for college football game
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic returns to Aviva Stadium on 29 August 2026, featuring…
‘15,000 hotel rooms short of needs’ – Irish Tourism Industry Confederation calls for supports in Budget 2027 submission
ITIC has called for targeted Budget 2027 support for Ireland’s tourism industry Tourism supports around…
Ballyhoura walking festival celebrates 30 years with Joyce brothers music festival
The Ballyhoura Walking Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary from 8-11 October 2026 The festival coincides…
Preparations mount for €100m Aer Lingus College Football Classic
More than 14,000 US visitors are expected to attend the game on 29 August 2026…