Category Archives: Ireland Travel

Ireland’s best hotels and eateries announced at the Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much awaited Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards were recently held in Lyrath Estate in County Kilkenny. The prestigious awards recognise and reward excellence across Irish hospitality and catering industries.

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37th Annual Cork Folk Festival

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend, then a visit to 37th annual Cork Folk Festival is a must. The much-awaited festival runs until Sunday the 2nd of October and is set to showcase some of Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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2016 Waterford Harvest Festival

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The eight edition of the Waterford Harvest Festival is set to make a colourful, tasty and aromatic return to Waterford city for a three-day festival celebrating what’s good about the South East’s food, heritage and culture. Running from the 9th … Continue reading →

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2016 National Heritage Week

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much awaited and anticipated, National Heritage Week is set to kick from tomorrow until the 28th of August. The theme for this year’s event is “100 years of heritage”, a journey back through one hundred years of Ireland. As part … Continue reading →

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Dublin and Galway listed among the world’s top 10 friendliest cities

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin and Galway have been voted amongst the top six friendliest cities in the world, according to the leading Condé Nast Traveler Magazine and its 29th annual Readers Choice Awards.

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Further growth in domestic travel for 2015 compared to 2014

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Statistics just released by Fáilte Ireland has just revealed how 3.8 million vacations in Ireland were taken in 2015, representing an increase of 6% on domestic holiday trip statistics from 2014.

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2016 Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much- awaited and popular Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is set to return from the 14th until the 22nd of August to the town of Ennis in County Clare. Popular with both locals and those planning a vacation in Ireland, … Continue reading →

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Fáilte Ireland’s preliminary tourism statistics for 2015

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the latest travel data statistics by the Central Statistics Office, Fáilte Ireland have just published its Tourism Facts for 2015, detailing a full report on how tourism in general and trips to Ireland fared over the year. … Continue reading →

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Wild Atlantic Way short film premieres across Great Britain

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland in association with Smooth Radio has released the third in a series of short films promoting the island of Ireland to potential visitors from Great Britain. The short film features actor Richard E Grant exploring the Wild Atlantic Way to … Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland’s ’10 Things to Do in Dublin’ Film

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland recently launched a new short film online which aims to promote several key landmarks and tourist attractions in Dublin City. Dublin City is home to some of Ireland’s most recognisable attractions including the  Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and Temple Bar … Continue reading →

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