Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Boost for Irish Festivals in 2015

Tourism Ireland recently announced that it is looking to attract a record of 7.74 million visitors to Ireland next year. This will be the highest level of people taking a vacation in Ireland since 2007 and would result in a … Continue reading

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Culinary delights await at Dublin’s New Year’s Festival

The Food Village will be the perfect destination for revellers to indulge in all sorts of delicious culinary treats and entertainment in Dublin between the 30th December to 1st January. Continue reading

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New York Times feature on Christmas in Dublin

Dublin is a “newly energised city” with “an abundance of artisan offerings” and “literary spirit” according to New York Times journalist Ratha Tep. Tep who now resides in Dublin described Dublin as a “Christmas card” in a seasonal travel piece, for … Continue reading

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Overseas visitor spending reaches €2.8 billion so far in 2014

The first nine months of 2014 have seen a 9.3% increase on the same period last year according to figures released by the CSO. Continue reading

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Galway Continental Christmas Markets

The festive season is certainly in full swing in the West of Ireland with the Galway Continental Christmas market which is currently taking place until the 22nd December. The festival, now in its fifth year attracts over 600,000 visitors each … Continue reading

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NYF Dublin promises to be the ultimate New Years Eve Party

The countdown is certainly on to the New Years Eve Festival in Dublin. This year’s festivities are set to take the Dublin city by storm with a three-day city-wide music and arts festival, running from the 30th of December until … Continue reading

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Santa is coming to Dublin Zoo this Christmas

The magical festive celebrations will be present during a trip to Ireland this Christmas, and the world renowned Dublin Zoo will be no different with Santa Claus himself due to visit between the 29th November and 24th December. The Zoo, located … Continue reading

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The Connemara Four Seasons Winter Walking Festival

The Connemara Four Seasons Winter Walking Festival offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of Connemara between the 24th & 26th December. Continue reading

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Glow: A Cork Christmas Celebration

Dust off your Santa hat and get into the festive spirit as Christmas in Cork has officially begun with the launch of Glow festival. A festival for all ages, not only is there a range of culinary delights to enjoy … Continue reading

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2015 to be biggest year for Ireland Tourism

Tourism Ireland hope that 2015 will be a bonanza year for tourism in Ireland with as many as 7.74 million visitors will make the trip to Ireland in 2015. Continue reading

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