Category Archives: Best Attractions in Ireland

Increase in visitors to Ireland from Germany and the US

Tourism in Ireland is on the increase and businesses are reporting  a positive growth in visitor numbers from this past Summer, especially from German and US visitors. Experts are claiming that this growth is due to the Wild Atlantic Way … Continue reading

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Kinsale Arts Festival

The colourful, scenic and vibrant town of Kinsale is hosting on one of Ireland’s biggest art events this week. Bringing a range entertainment and excitement to the West Cork town, this festival is set to take place until the 28th … Continue reading

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Dublin ranked second friendliest urban destination in the world

The readers of travel magazine Rough Guides ranked Dublin as the friendliest urban destination they have visited in a recent poll. Continue reading

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Tourism Ireland’s new campaign to promote the Wild Atlantic Way

In a bid to further promote the now famous Wild Atlantic Way route, Tourism Ireland have teamed up with Classic FM, one of the UK’s largest radio stations as well as UK property guru Phil Spencer, co-presenter alongside Kirstie Allsopp … Continue reading

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2014 Tourism Towns Awards Shortlist by Failte Ireland

Failte Ireland has just confirmed the shortlist of towns in its Tourism Towns Awards for 2014. A total of ten towns will be in included in this prestigious award along with two towns sharing the accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism … Continue reading

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Taste of Northern Ireland Festival

For those currently taking a vacation in Ireland, Northern Ireland is well worth a visit this weekend.  The gourmet hotspot city of Belfast is set to host the Tesco Taste Northern Ireland Event with over 60 food and drink businesses … Continue reading

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A host of activites to be highlighted in new Wild Atlantic Way TV Series

A brand new Irish Travel Series showcasing the now famous 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way route, has begun filming in Kerry this week.  The eight-part series named “Kenny Wild” is set to feature best-selling author Dave Kenny who will swap his … Continue reading

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Failte Ireland Launches Wild Atlantic Way App

The now famous Wild Atlantic Way 2,500 km route now has its own app thanks to Failte Ireland.  This new app which is now available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store claims to be the definitive guide to … Continue reading

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The Annual Cape Clear Storytelling Festival

Situated off the South West coast of Ireland, Cape Clear Island is Ireland’s southernmost inhabited island, located just 8 miles off the coast of Baltimore in West Cork.  Now in its 20th year, the annual Storytelling Festival takes places from … Continue reading

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The Croke Park Classic encounter: UCF Knights V Penn State

The exciting Croke Park Classic is the first in a series of American College Football games for Dublin, whereby teams will compete for the coveted Dan Rooney Trophy, named after the former US Ambassador to Ireland and Chairman of the … Continue reading

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