Category Archives: Best Attractions in Ireland

2015 Irish Restaurant Awards

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The winners of the 2015 Irish Restaurant Awards have just been announced.  The restaurant awards are a joint venture between the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the Irish Times.

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Ireland is now one of the world’s tourism hotspots for Whale Watching

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is set to become one of the biggest whale-watching tourism hotpots in the world thanks to the approximate 100 whales which are spotted off Irish waters every year. The mammals are in fact drawing many visitors from across the … Continue reading →

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Cliffs of Moher voted Best Cliffs in the World by Condé Nast Traveller

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Renowned all over the world for its spectacular scenery, the popular Cliffs of Moher attraction has just received the accolade of the world’s best cliff view by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.

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Classic Guinness ads like you’ve never seen them before

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s most popular tourism attractions, The Guinness Storehouse, in Dublin has launched a stylish new interactive exhibit cataloguing Guinness adverts from years gone by. Continue reading →

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2015 tourism growth is the best in 15 years

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The recent spate of bad weather in Ireland does not seem to have stopped record numbers of visitors planning a trip to Ireland. Record numbers, particularly from Europe are pouring in to see us without a care in the world … Continue reading →

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Cork International Choral Festival

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The popular five-day Cork International Choral Music Festival is set to return to the city by the River Lee this May bank holiday weekend.  The festival, which commences on Wednesday the 29th April is set to showcase the best and … Continue reading →

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New Irish tourism strategy aimed at Australian market

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland is seeking to grow the number of visitors from Australia enjoying a Ireland vacations by almost 20% with the launch a new three year promotional strategy. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s answer to the Orient Express

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Travelling around Ireland is set to be transformed thanks to Ireland’s answer to the world-famous Orient Express. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland’s new Game of Thrones campaign

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland has joined forces with HBO and it’s TV series Game of Thrones in a bid to further promote Ireland and Northern Ireland as a destination to visit. This new campaign is set to run for 14 weeks and … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Ancient East to be launched as follow up to the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative: a campaign called “Ireland’s Ancient East” which aims to attract people taking a trip to Ireland to the … Continue reading →

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