Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny National Heritage Week

Kilkenny City and County will be a hive of activity between the 23rd and 31st August when Kilkenny National Heritage Week takes centre stage. Continue reading

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56th International Garden Centre Congress hosted by Ireland

Ireland is playing host to over 200 delegates from 22 countries as be part of the International Garden Centre Congress at the Carton House Hotel in County Kildare. Continue reading

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Belgium films Ireland’s newest and biggest attraction- The Wild Atlantic Way

As worldwide interest in the Wild Atlantic Way increases, interest in Belgium in this now famous 2,500 km route is set to rise even further with an estimated 1 million Belgium viewers being introduced to this newest and biggest tourist … Continue reading

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Escape to the rare beauty of Garnish Island in West Cork

While on an Ireland vacation in West Cork, you may be surprised to discover a hidden and quite unexpected gem… Garnish Island. The island is home to a garden of unique beauty, so much so, that garden lovers from all over the globe … Continue reading

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Visitor number increase year to date for Ireland’s top attractions

Continuing with last year’s tourism growth, Ireland’s top attractions are seeing visitor numbers of people taking a vacation in Ireland up about 10% so far this year. These top attractions are notably seeing a rise in British visitors taking a … Continue reading

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Tralee prepares to select its 2014 Rose

Since its inception in 1959, the festival has aimed to connect the vast global Irish community through the process of selecting a Rose of Tralee each year. Continue reading

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Tourism study reveals visitor views of Irish vacation hotspots

During 2013, Fáilte Ireland sought the views of tourists and visitors to Ireland as a way of gaining some insight into their perspective of the country and its regional destinations. Continue reading

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Kilkenny Arts Festival

Set in various locations around Kilkenny city, the Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to take place from the 8th until the 17th August. Promising a host of cultural delights, powerful world premieres, specially- commissioned shows and world- class music to … Continue reading

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2014 has seen steady growth in visitors to Ireland

The Central Statistics Office of Ireland released figures showing steady growth in the number of visitors to Ireland during the first half of 2014. Continue reading

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading

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