Category Archives: Best Attractions in Ireland

Cliffs of Moher voted top heritage attraction in Ireland

Visitors are often asked which attractions they wish to see while on a vacation in Ireland, however, in the fifth National Heritage Survey, the opinions of the locals was sought after. The survey was carried out by Ecclesiastical Ireland in the run up … Continue reading

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West Cork Masters of Tradition Music Festival

One of West Cork’s finest festivals is set to take place in Bantry town, celebrating traditional music in its purest form. Throwing open its doors to some of the very best musicians in the land, this unique music festival which … Continue reading

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Belgium films Ireland’s newest and biggest attraction- The Wild Atlantic Way

As worldwide interest in the Wild Atlantic Way increases, interest in Belgium in this now famous 2,500 km route is set to rise even further with an estimated 1 million Belgium viewers being introduced to this newest and biggest tourist … Continue reading

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Escape to the rare beauty of Garnish Island in West Cork

While on an Ireland vacation in West Cork, you may be surprised to discover a hidden and quite unexpected gem… Garnish Island. The island is home to a garden of unique beauty, so much so, that garden lovers from all over the globe … Continue reading

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Visitor number increase year to date for Ireland’s top attractions

Continuing with last year’s tourism growth, Ireland’s top attractions are seeing visitor numbers of people taking a vacation in Ireland up about 10% so far this year. These top attractions are notably seeing a rise in British visitors taking a … Continue reading

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Tourism study reveals visitor views of Irish vacation hotspots

During 2013, Fáilte Ireland sought the views of tourists and visitors to Ireland as a way of gaining some insight into their perspective of the country and its regional destinations. Continue reading

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Kilkenny Arts Festival

Set in various locations around Kilkenny city, the Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to take place from the 8th until the 17th August. Promising a host of cultural delights, powerful world premieres, specially- commissioned shows and world- class music to … Continue reading

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading

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Dublin – the ideal destination for a ‘foodie holiday’

A recent article by the world-renowned National Geographic Magazine, states how it is blown away by the food scene in Ireland, especially in its culinary capital Dublin.

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Ireland- A Golfers Paradise

Ireland has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, beautiful scenery and landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then visiting some of Ireland’s 350 18-hole golf courses is the … Continue reading

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