Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 1]

2014 proved to be a memorable for Irish tourism with record numbers visiting but 2015 promises so much more! Continue reading

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Dublin ranks fifth in the world for shopping

Dublin has received another positive review, this time from the readers at Condé Nast Traveller Magazine, who recently voted Ireland’s capital city in fifth place of the world’s top shopping destinations. Dublin also featured well ahead of New York, Paris … Continue reading

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Irish Year of Design 2015

ID2015 is a year long celebration consisting of a series of special events, celebration activities, exhibitions plus much more in Ireland to showcase Irish design and innovation. Continue reading

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Ireland makes Lonely Planet’s Top 10 countries for 2015

The Lonely Planet has picked a vacation to Ireland in its Top 10 countries to visit in 2015. Continue reading

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2015: The year long celebration of the life of WB Yeats

2015 is the year for the celebration of the life and works of WB Yeats. Festivities for this year-long celebration are already underway with a range of events taking place in County Sligo. Organisers are estimating that the year-long event … Continue reading

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Irish musical extravaganza awaits at TradFest 2015

Be entertained by the cream of Irish traditional music talent with TradFest 2015’s Gala Concert at the iconic Dublin Castle on 1st February Continue reading

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Boost for Ireland’s 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way Route

The now famous 2500km Wild Atlantic Way route, along the West Coast of Ireland is set to feature in a top US adventure sports TV series, Facing Waves. The TV feature is set broadcast into 8 million US homes in … Continue reading

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Guinness Storehouse welcomed 1.27 million extra visitors in 2014

One of Dublin City‘s most iconic landmarks, the Guinness Storehouse, was once again recognised as Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction in 2014 welcoming as many as 1,269,371 visitors through its doors. As one of the most recognisable things to see and do in Ireland, this … Continue reading

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Recipe for success: Kinsale to feature on Canadian Gourmet TV Show

Images of the south west coast of Ireland are set to feature on Canadian TV this year. Particularly images of Kinsale and Cork will be seen on 1.5 million Canadians. This is due to one of Canada’s most successful TV … Continue reading

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Ireland triumphs twice at US travel awards

Two major US travel awards caps a memorable year for Irish tourism. Continue reading

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