Category Archives: Best Places to visit in Ireland

2015: The year long celebration of the life of WB Yeats

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

2015 is the year for the celebration of the life and works of WB Yeats. Festivities for this year-long celebration are already underway with a range of events taking place in County Sligo. Organisers are estimating that the year-long event … Continue reading →

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Boost for Ireland’s 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way Route

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The now famous 2500km Wild Atlantic Way route, along the West Coast of Ireland is set to feature in a top US adventure sports TV series, Facing Waves. The TV feature is set broadcast into 8 million US homes in … Continue reading →

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Guinness Storehouse welcomed 1.27 million extra visitors in 2014

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Dublin City‘s most iconic landmarks, the Guinness Storehouse, was once again recognised as Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction in 2014 welcoming as many as 1,269,371 visitors through its doors. As one of the most recognisable things to see and do in Ireland, this … Continue reading →

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Recipe for success: Kinsale to feature on Canadian Gourmet TV Show

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Images of the south west coast of Ireland are set to feature on Canadian TV this year. Particularly images of Kinsale and Cork will be seen on 1.5 million Canadians. This is due to one of Canada’s most successful TV … Continue reading →

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New York Times feature on Christmas in Dublin

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Galway Continental Christmas Markets

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Failte Ireland announce Westport and Kinsale as Ireland’s leading tourism towns

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The towns of Westport in County Mayo and Kinsale in West Cork have been crowned the 2014 National Large Tourism Town and National Small Tourism Town at the recent Failte Ireland Tourism  Towns Awards. The two towns were chosen from … Continue reading →

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Lonely Planet Traveller Magazine spotlights south west coast of Ireland

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Lonely Planet’s influential travel guide recently listed Ireland in the top 5 countries in the world to visit in 2015. Not only did Ireland receive such a high accolade in the prestigious travel guide, this December’s issue of the Lonely … Continue reading →

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Increase of direct flights to Ireland

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Aer Lingus have recently announced new direct flights from Washington DC, San Francisco, New York and Orlando. These are planned as part of the airline’s Summer 2015 schedule. The Washington DC flight in particular is set to run four times … Continue reading →

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Kenmare Choral Festival

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those planning a vacation in Ireland and the south west of the country, Kenmare town which is situated in County Kerry is well worth a visit. Not only does the town act as a gateway to the spectacular scenery … Continue reading →

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