ITIC estimates that inbound tourism has recovered to near pre-pandemic levels
David Edwards Statistics consultant The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has released an analysis of inbound…
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Bid to restore Courtown’s washed away beach by 2032
Tom Enright CEO of Wexford County Council Plans to restore Courtown Harbour and the surrounding…
‘Think outside the walls’ – Heritage week 2025 calls for events that go beyond physical structures
Virginia Teehan CEO of the Heritage Council National Heritage Week will be held from August…
Visit Belfast ceremony rewards efforts to support disabled visitors
Mary Jo McCanny of Visit Belfast Six Belfast venues and experiences were recognized at the…
Fingal council releases €525k to support local festivals and events
Ann Marie Farrelly CEO of Fingal county council Fingal County Council has allocated €525,000 in…
Clare farmers demand compensation before Cliffs of Moher Walking Trail can reopen
Tom Lane Chair of IFA in Clare A new compensation scheme tailored for farmers will…
‘Transport police will have power of arrest’ – Jim O’Callaghan
Jim O’Callaghan Justice Minister Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan announced the necessity for a new transport…
Clare’s Valentine’s weekend LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival gets under way
English boxing manager and promoter Kellie Moloney pictured with Eddie McGuinness, Festival Director of The…
Plans revived for hospitality school in former Pretty Polly factory in Killarney
The Kerry ETB has says it is working with SOLAS to refine their Preliminary Business…
Merchant Hotel in Belfast introduces €1,200 Midleton rare cocktail
Gavin Carroll GM of the Merchant Hotel Belfast The Merchant Hotel in Belfast has introduced…
Westport House updates plan to create new €40m visitor attraction
Biddy Hughes of Westport House The owners of Westport House in Co Mayo have revealed…
Arts Council under investigation after €7m IT system failure
Minister of state for tourism Patrick O’Donovan The Government has mandated an external review of…
Guinness Storehouse launches new Home of Guinness Experience
Catherine Toolan of Guinness Storehouse3 The Guinness Storehouse has launched its new ‘Home of Guinness…
Tourism Ireland launches marketing plans in New York
Katy Best, Belfast City Airport and Tourism Ireland board member; Bill Byrne, Aer Lingus; Michael…
Cliffs of Moher trail – southern section to Hag’s Head will not reopen in 2025
The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Trail, a key attraction in Co Clare, is expected to…
Google Maps reveals the most-reviewed tourist destinations in Ireland
Eoghan Phipps CEO of Google Ireland and Eoghan Corry To celebrate 20 years of operation,…
Tourism Ireland brings 11 enterprises to Lunch & Learn events in Bordeaux & Toulouse
Elaine O’Halloran, Castlemartyr Resort; Aine McLoughlin, Aran Island Ferries; Julita Jeziak-Zuluaga, AC Group; Christine Blanc,…
Irish Heritage Trust offers membership option for €1 per week
Anne O’Donoghue, CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust The Irish Heritage Trust is offering a…
Sharon Smurfit takes ownership of Talk Golf Ireland
Sharon Smurfit Sharon Smurfit has taken ownership of Talk Golf Ireland, a prominent golf publication,…
Matthews Coach Hire sold to Aircoach’s Scottish-based owner
Paddy Mathews Matthews Coach Hire, the Inniskeen-based family-run bus operator founded by Paddy and Mary…
‘Influencer campaigns are good value’– Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Fáilte Ireland generated over 1.2m referrals to Irish tourism businesses…
MEET Lennart Zipfel new CFO of Freenow
Lennart Zipfel Lennart Zipfel has been appointed as the new CFO of FREENOW, effective today,…
Dublin City Council celebrates rivers in 9km walking trail audio experience
Ruth Carroll art events director Dublin City Council has launched a new research project, Abhainn,…
Kilkenny hosts AGM of the Inbound Tour Operators Association
Nuala Devlin Saul of Brack Tours, president of the ITOA The Inbound Tourism Operators Association…
Belgian celebrity chef Sergio Herman samples flavours of the Wild Atlantic Way
Cameraman Lennard Brans; celebrity chef Sergio Herman; director Bjorn Rutgeerts; and soundman Johan Vanderjeugd, during…
National Gallery reveals details of Friends Fortnight 2025
Caroline Campbell Director of the National Gallery of Ireland Friends Fortnight 2025 will take place…
Fáilte Ireland proposes changing former tourist information centre in St Andrew’s Church into food hall
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland Fáilte Ireland has proposed transforming the former tourist information centre…
Fáilte Ireland invested €165k on 29 trips for influencers in 2024
Roz Purcell, influencer Fáilte Ireland invested nearly €165,000 last year on 29 trips for influencers…
Wicklow County Council reveals plans for Murrough waterfront park
Emer O’Gorman CEO of Wicklow County Council Wicklow County Council revealed plans for the Murrough…
Tuesday’s events for Saint Brigid festival in Kildare
Aine Mangan of Kildare tourism The Saint Brigid 2025 – Spirit of Kildare Festival runs…
Armagh & Down reveal details of 2025 festivals commencing TODAY
Exhibition at F.E. McWilliam Gallery, Banbridge, is on from February 3rd February until Saturday 1st…
Monday’s events for Saint Brigid festival in Dublin
Aimée Van Wylick, festival director The fourth edition of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women returns…
Wexford attracted 919,000 domestic tourists in 2023, generating €210m in revenue
Tom Enright CEO of Wexford County Council Latest data shows Wexford attracted 919,000 domestic tourists…
Tradfest 2025 highlights musical heritage of ancient Irish harp
This week’s TradFest celebrated its 20th year last week, showcasing Irish culture and music at…
Lisbon to Antarctica: Places associate with Saint Brigid for her feast day
Eoghan Corry with Saint Brigid’s relics in Lumiar Lisbon. The Church of St John the…
WATCH: Making the Saint Brigid Cross
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Ireland 2024 inbound visitor numbers 5.3pc ahead of 2023 but 39pc behind pre-pandemic
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office Ireland inbound visitor numbers (26 counties only)…
Ireland outbound travel was up 5.6pc in 2024 – CSO
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office In 2024, outbound trips by Irish residents…
Trump’s Doonbeg among resorts and courses honored at golf awards in the K Club
Joe Russell GM of Trump Reosrt Donbeg The K Club hosted the Golfing in Ireland…
HERE are ALL the winners of the 2025 CIE Tours Awards of Excellence
Stephen Cotter, Aiden Murphy of CIE Tours and Tina Darrer, Gary Walsh Operations Manager, and…