Author Archives: Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland welcoming growth of 11.6% in overseas visitors to Ireland

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, nearly 8.3 million people took a vacation in Ireland in the first ten months of 2016 which equates to an increase of 11.6% on the same period in 2016. October … Continue reading →

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The Dublin Book Festival

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are currently taking a vacation in Ireland and visiting Ireland’s capital city Dublin, the much awaited Dublin Book Festival kicked off yesterday and is set to run until the 13th November. Whether you are an author , a publisher … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way campaign

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland are being urged to embark on a social media detox and unwind with a relaxing getaway along The Wild Atlantic Way. Fáilte Ireland launched a new autumn campaign entitled ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life’, which … Continue reading →

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The Success of Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Campaign

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Since its launch in 2014, The Wild Atlantic Way has been a major success story for Fáilte Ireland. Less than one year later, Ireland saw its best year ever for overseas tourism, with people from all over the world enchanted … Continue reading →

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More than 40,000 visitors expected to attend the 2016 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

More than 40,000 musical fanatics are set to sing the blues at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Kicking off on October 28th, the highly-anticipated annual music festival will celebrate unique jazzy sounds and voices from all over the world … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Top Hotels and Restaurants at the Georgina Campbell Awards

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Donegal’s popular Harvey’s Point was recently announced as Ireland’s Hotel of the Year at the 2017 Georgina Campbell Awards. The popular Donegal four-star hotel, also Ireland’s No.1 on TripAdvisor won the prestigious award for its stunning location and accommodation facilities … Continue reading →

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2016 Dublin Film Festival

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

There’s nothing like a festival full of theatre, documentaries and music from around the world to make you feel a tad cultural. If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend and if you are visiting Ireland’s capital city Dublin, … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s best hotels and eateries announced at the Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much awaited Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards were recently held in Lyrath Estate in County Kilkenny. The prestigious awards recognise and reward excellence across Irish hospitality and catering industries.

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37th Annual Cork Folk Festival

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend, then a visit to 37th annual Cork Folk Festival is a must. The much-awaited festival runs until Sunday the 2nd of October and is set to showcase some of Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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Join the ‘Taste Trail’ at the Dingle Food Festival

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The summer months may have come and gone but Dingle will be coming alive for the 10th annual Dingle Food Festival between 30th September and 2nd October 2016. The scenic County Kerry town will be hosting a variety of events including food workshops and … Continue reading →

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