Irish inbound tourism up 8pc in June but still 37pc short of pre-pandemic under old measurement
Padraig Dalton of the CSO In June 2024, 669,500 foreign visitors completed trips to Ireland,…
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Three Irish airports to be connected to rail network under new €37bn plan
Jim Meade CEO of Irish Rail A review of rail services in Ireland proposes connections…
Craggaunowen to be transformed into Viking village on August 3–4
Craggaunowen will be transformed into a Viking village for a weekend event on August 3rd…
More details released of Belfast 2024 summer programme
Paul Mullan The Belfast 2024 summer programme, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will…
WATCH: About-to-retire Michael Ring speaking at WTM 2014 when tourism minister (now THAT’S a speech)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHtUEHO2BvU
Children’s science museum may have exposed the State to €26m compensation payment
Maurice Buckley of the OPW A commitment by the OPW to building a children’s science…
Dún Laoghaire preparing for Europe’s oldest ukelele festival August 24–25
Frank Curran CEO Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown The Ukulele Hooley, taking place in Dún Laoghaire August 24th…
Wexford food festival to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Colm Neville of Visit Wexford Wexford Fleadh Artisan Food Hall,’ will showcase the best of…
UNESCO includes Gracehill county Antrim as part of trans national World Heritage site
Lazare Eloundou Director UNESCO world heritage UNESCO has included Gracehill in County Antrim amongst the…
Overdue recognition for retired Ann Scully who helped choose fabric for the original DART 40 years ago
A DART bag has been presented to Ann Scully, former Secretary to the CIÉ Chief…
Quays Bar in Galway completes refurb in advance of Galway Races
The Quays Bar Galway has undergone a vibrant transformation with a new exterior mural featuring…
Clíona Purcell appointed head curator of Waterford Treasures museums
Cliona Purcell Clíona Purcell has been appointed as the Head Curator of Waterford Treasures museums…
18 tourism companies join Tourism Ireland at Hamburg workshop
Eighteen tourism companies from Ireland specialising in Business Events showcased Ireland as a top destination…
Four tourism companies & Tourism Ireland join GTM in Fort Lauderdale
Four tourism companies from Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in participating in the annual Global Travel Marketplace…
Australian travel TV show to feature Wild Atlantic Way
Filming for an episode of the Australian travel TV show “Journey to Europe” has taken…
Carton House prepares for Irish Women’s Open at Carton House August 29
Martin Mangan GM of Carton House The KPMG Women’s Irish Open, a prestigious golf tournament,…
30,000 pilgrims to climb Croagh Patrick next Sunday
Work on the new path at Croagh Patrick Up to 30,000 pilgrims are expected to…
National Trail Conference to be held in Leitrim Aug 31 to Sept 3
Sinead McDermott of Leitrim Tourism Ireland’s inaugural National Trail Conference will be held in County…
Iarnród Éireann to provide 50 additional train services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Jim Meade CEO of Irish Rail Iarnród Éireann will provide 50 additional train services during…
Hammerson sells entire stake in Kildare Village
Victor Rosano of Kildare village Property firm Hammerson has sold its entire interest in Value…
Dublin sixth most instagrammable summer destinations in Europe
Barry Rogers, Head of Dublin City Tourism Unit Dublin is ranked sixth on the list…
Jack Chambers promotes Valentia Island UNESCO heritage status on visit to island
Jack Chambers Minister for Finance and former tourism minister Jack Chambers has discussed Ireland’s vision…
Center Parcs to invest in wellness as its parent company seeks new growth
Kay Pennington Group spa manager Center Parcs Stuart Angus group director of spa Center Parcs…
Carlow gears up for packed garden festival July 27 to August 4
Michael Walsh chair of Carlow festival The Carlow Garden Festival, organised by Carlow Garden Trail,…
Final design released for Shannon airport access road
Shannon road plan Pat Dowling CEO of Clare County Council Clare County Council, in partnership…
Warren beach in Rosscarbery closed to swimmers
Niall Gleeson CEO of Uisce Éireann Warren beach in Rosscarbery, Cork has been closed to…
Work starts on €10m Shannon Pot scheme in west Cavan
Plans for the Shannon pot Joanne Hayes CEO of Cavan Tourism A €10m project to…
LISTEN: Eoghan Corry on Newstalk Lunchtime Live, it is cringe, but why THAT Guinness photoshoot is good for Irish tourism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZBgVNBg10s
North Clare trials ‘clockwise route’ system to cope with tourism traffic
Pat Dowling CEO of Clare County Council A trial ‘clockwise route’ traffic system is being…
Bray named one of the world’s most underrated travel destinations by Time Out
Grace Beard Time Out Travel Editor Bray has been named one of the world’s most…
Tipperary council to turn iconic DW Parke’s in Clonmel into museum
Tipperary County Council is purchasing DW Parke’s Chemists and Opticians in Gladstone Street in Clonmel…
Vintage picnic to kick start vintage week on August 2nd in Birr
Lauren Kelly enjoying the Big Vintage Picnic Grainne O’Malley GM Birr Castle Demesne Big Beautiful…
Anna Kingston crowned Queen of Puck for Killorglin festival August 10-12
Anna Kingston at the launch of the Festival Anna Kingston has been crowned Queen of…
Galway International Arts Festival begins
Paul Fahy Director fo Galway Arts Festival The Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) has begun,…
Wexford Bus to offer free services during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann August 4-11
Brendan Crowley CEO of Wexford Bus Wexford Bus will be running free services on the…
Deadline extended for submissions on Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway
Joan Martin county manager in Louth The deadline for submissions relating to the Dundalk Bay…
Limerick Travel acquires B&B Ireland booking distribution platform
Peter Brazil of Limerick travel Limerick Travel has acquired the B&B Ireland booking distribution platform,…
€70m children’s science museum in Dublin in abeyance
Barry Rogers, Head of Dublin City Tourism Unit Plans for a €70m children’s science museum…
Tourism Ireland hosts French business travel specialists on Inis Oírr
French business travel buyers visiting Inis Oírr. Also pictured are Christine Blanc, Tourism Ireland (left);…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry speaking at Dungarvan Tourism Event
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRDQtLicVdA