Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Festivals taking place in West Cork this May

The upcoming summer season is finally drawing close. With summer vacations on everyone’s mind, there is no better time to enjoy a trip to Ireland than in summer time. Whilst on a vacation in Ireland, a trip to the wonderful West … Continue reading

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Best beaches for a summer vacation in Ireland

The many beaches dotted along the Irish coastline are a must-see. From Dollymount Beach in County Dublin to Inch Beach in County Kerry and Inchydoney Beach in County Cork, Ireland boasts a range of excellent beaches to choose from! Continue reading

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Ireland the destination of choice for top celebrities

While we dream of holidays abroad, stars retreat to our greener shores… Continue reading

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New campaign set to grow Irish tourism

Fáilte Ireland are launching a new campaign in a bid to persuade Irish holidaymakers to take one extra vacation in Ireland this year. The aim of this campaign is to grow domestic tourism which rose by 2 per cent in … Continue reading

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Irish landmarks shortlisted for World Tourism Awards 2014

On the international front, it appears to be good news for Ireland and indeed County Clare as not one but two of our countries main tourist attractions, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, both located in county Clare, have been short … Continue reading

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Cork Choral Music Festival

Part of the attraction of festivals whilst on a vacation in Ireland particularly music and arts festivals is their capacity to open up to the public the many delights and attributes of their chosen genre. Music fans are often enlightened and … Continue reading

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An Ireland vacation tops the bucket list of many Americans

The results of TripAdvisor’s bi-annual “TripBarometer” survey has revealed that a trip to Ireland ranks among the top three worldwide destinations Americans would like to travel to before they themselves kick the proverbial bucket. Continue reading

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Ireland is deemed good value for money in recent survey

If you planning a trip to Ireland, then you will be delighted to know that a recent survey carried out by Millward Brown on behalf of Fáilte Ireland, found that Ireland is deemed great value for money.

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Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps

The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items. Continue reading

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Game of Thrones series makes Northern Ireland a must-see destination

Northern Ireland is known for its glorious scenery and a wealth of tourist attractions from the Titanic Centre to the Giants Causeway, however it is quickly becoming known as home to the Game of Thrones series.

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