Category Archives: Flights to Ireland

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 is back on the world tourism map with over 7.25 visitors in 2014.

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

In 2014 an estimated 1.2 million visitors from the United States took a vacation in Ireland. This figure was a 15 percent from 2013 and it set a new record according to Tourism Ireland, who additionally plan to build on … 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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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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Ireland ranked as one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2015 by Lonely Planet

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Lonely Planet’s influential travel guide has just ranked Ireland 5th on its list of Top 10 in the World to visit in 2015. This mention in Lonely Planet gives Ireland a much needed boost to an already recovering economy. According … Continue reading →

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New Aer Lingus transatlantic service between Boston & Shannon launched

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s national air carrier, Aer Lingus, has launched a new year-round Boeing 757 transatlantic service between Shannon airport and Boston’s Logan airport. Continue reading →

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Global Traveler Magazine ranks Ireland as the Best Tourism Destination

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

For the second year in a row Ireland has been awarded as the best tourism destination by US travel magazine Global Traveler. Continue reading →

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Seating Chaos to soon end for Ryanair passengers

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ryanair has promised to end the on-board scramble for seats from 1st February, with the introduction of seating allocation 24 hours before departure for all passengers  who have not paid to pick and reserve a seat.

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