Category Archives: Best Places to visit in Ireland

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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Cork Short Story Festival

The Cork International Short Story Festival is set to take place from the 16th until the 20th September. An event dedicated to the celebration of short stories and named from one of Cork’s most beloved authors, the festival includes literary … 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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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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Fancy A Taste of West Cork?

A Taste of West Cork showcases the considerable food producing community in West Cork and takes place in Skibbereen between the 5th and 14 September. Continue reading

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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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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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