Bunratty numbers up 14pc under new management (AND banquet guests up 30pc)
Visitor numbers at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare have increased significantly in…
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New at the zoo: a Christmas mistletoe menagerie
Christoph Schwitzer Director of Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo has welcomed new arrivals for Christmas, including…
First act announced for 2024 Cork Jazz Festival
Mark Murphy director of Cork Jazz Festival The 2024 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has announced…
New accolade for Killarney from Dutch TV: ‘Het Perfecte Plaatje’
On location in Cobh Two final episodes of the Dutch reality TV series called “Het…
Ardal’s Islands to premiere on TG4 in January
Ardal O’Hanlon A journey exploring the islands off the coast of Ireland is the focus…
New photographic guide to aquatic plants found in Irish rivers, lakes, and ponds
Ciaran Byrne CE of Inland Fisheries Inland Fisheries Ireland has published “Aquatic Plants in Ireland-A…
O’Callaghan Coaches inducts Denis Lynch into hall of fame
Celebrating Denis Lynch’s induction into the hall of fame O’Callaghan Coaches & Chauffeur Services in…
Waterford councils approve €1.6m in festival grants
Winterval 2022. Photograph: Patrick Browne The Waterford City and County Council has approved €1,653,557 in…
OPW highlights ‘possible’ opening of Dowth on December 21
Maurice Buckley of the OPW The Office of Public Works plans to open Dowth, one…
Winterval festival wins European ‘city of Christmas’ role for Waterford
03/12/2022. Winterval 2022. Photograph: Patrick Browne The European Capital and City of Christmas 2024 competition’s…
HERE are the links to Tourism Ireland 2024 Marketing Plan launches Dublin Jan 9 & Belfast Jan 11
Eoghan Corry and Alice Mansergh CEO of Tourism Ireland Tourism Ireland will launch its 2024…
Hook lighthouse arrow ceremony scheduled for 1pm New Year’s Day
Hook Lighthouse in county Wexford will host the age-old traditional “arrow ceremony” on New Year’s…
Wicklow County Council plans temporary diversion route to reopen Greystones Cliff Walk
Michael Nicholson Wicklow County Council is planning a temporary diversion route to reopen the Cliff…
Ireland wins Europe category in NY Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards
Ireland has won the Best Destination in Europe award at the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice…
‘Wear shoes you can walk in and will be comfortable in for the day’ fashion tips for Naas racecourse centenary
Sarah McDermott and Mandy Maher at the Dior counter in Frasers Fashion judges, Mandy Maher…
TEN festivals to watch in Ireland in 2024
Ciara Sugrue Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland Festivals and events in Ireland to look…
Stephen’s Green bandstand reopens to public
The historic bandstand in Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green has reopened to the public after being…
Guinness Storehouse to include new year music festival in experience tickets Dec 27-31
Catherine Toolan of Guinness Storhehouse Artists like Celaviedmai, Ispíní na hÉireann, and Code of Behaviour…
Carrick-on-Suir & Clonmel bypass hearings in January
Joe McGrath CEO of Tipperary County Council The timeline for the hearings on thr N24…
Wicklow tourism masterplan to showcase ‘discovery walks’
Fred Verdier tourism officer for Wicklow The Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains region in Ireland will…
Galway ring road ‘will not be built until at least 2029’
Leo Varadkar Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that he would be afraid to put a…
Bus Éireann Eurolines Britain fares to Ireland from £45 one-way
Stephen Kent CEO of Bus Éireann Eurolines, operated by Bus Éireann, provides services for English-based…
Moycullen bypass opens
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Counci Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has inaugurated the new…
Cork city announces largest ever investment in public art
Orla Carroll The Island City – Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail was officially launched by the…
Ireland is 6th easiest European country to become a citizen
Leo Varadkar Taoiseach Ireland is among the easiest European countries to become a citizen, ranking…
National Print Museum showcases Irish stamps dating back to 1922
Carla Marrinan Funder CEO of the National Print Museum “Miniature Masterpieces” exhibition in the National…
Limerick to increase bus services by 70pc
Stephen Kent CEO of Bus Éireann BusConnects Limerick has announced plans to increase the number…
Dónall Curtin appointed to Board of Fáilte Ireland
Donall Curtin Dónall Curtin has been appointed to the Board of Fáilte Ireland, the National…
High GDP & low divorce: why Dutch magazine rates Ireland ‘best quality of life in Europe’
Dutch Lifestyle magazine Dailybase analysed 12 factors to determine which European countries have the best quality…
Four towns on Dublin-Westport road to be bypassed, Frenchpark, Bellanagare, Tulsk & Strokestown
Shane Tiernan Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council Contracts for the construction of the N5…
Public consultation on Boyne Greenway runs until February 9
Des Foley of Meath County Council Meath County Council’s proposals for the greenway along the…
Ireland awarded ‘luxury newcomer destination’ by German magazine Connoisseur Circle
Louise Finnegan, Tourism Ireland (left); accepting the award for Ireland from Simone Dressler, Connoisseur Circle,…
Cork on short list to host world tour guides conference in 2026
Fiona Lane Cork has been shortlisted to host the 2026 congress of the World Federation…
Golf tourism is growing by 7pc per annum with Irish based Carr Golf at the forefront – Technavio
Marty Carr The golf tourism market is expected to grow by $9.20bn from 2022 to…
Dublin officially launches Henry St & Mary St Christmas market
Daithí de Róiste Lord Mayor of Dublin The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste, has…
Waterford light up buildings and medieval walls at 19 strategic locations across 4 main areas
Winterval festival organisers John Grubb and Trevor Darmody Waterford’s Christmas light trail, switched on this…
Fáilte Ireland ‘spat over Saint Pat’ in 2019 revealed in FOI documents
Orla Carroll of Failte Ireland Strong disagreements regarding the expansion plans for the St Patrick’s…
College Green added to Dublin’s 13 winter lights displays & projection locations
Dublin City Council Winter Lights 2023 Picture Conor McCabe Photography. Dublin City Council Dublin Winter…
Guinness Storehouse wins world’s best attraction at WTA awards in Dubai
Catherine Toolan of Guinness Storhehouse Guinness storehouse won the world’s leading attraction and the world’s…
‘Tourism in Dublin happens in a variety of places and spaces’ – new strategy for city launched
Dublin City Council launched its new Tourism Strategy 2023-2028 at the UCLG Global Culture Summit.…