Category Archives: Ireland vacations

Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival

The fishing village of Baltimore, situated in West Cork, Ireland is the place to be this May. From the 23rd until the 25th May, the Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival takes place in this picturesque village. Ideal for those whilst on … Continue reading

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Waterford City celebrates its 1100th birthday

Waterford City will celebrate 1100 years since its foundation by the Vikings in 914 AD and will be celebrating all year round holding many festivals. Continue reading

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Best beaches for a summer vacation in Ireland

The many beaches dotted along the Irish coastline are a must-see. From Dollymount Beach in County Dublin to Inch Beach in County Kerry and Inchydoney Beach in County Cork, Ireland boasts a range of excellent beaches to choose from! Continue reading

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New campaign set to grow Irish tourism

Fáilte Ireland are launching a new campaign in a bid to persuade Irish holidaymakers to take one extra vacation in Ireland this year. The aim of this campaign is to grow domestic tourism which rose by 2 per cent in … Continue reading

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An Ireland vacation tops the bucket list of many Americans

The results of TripAdvisor’s bi-annual “TripBarometer” survey has revealed that a trip to Ireland ranks among the top three worldwide destinations Americans would like to travel to before they themselves kick the proverbial bucket. Continue reading

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Ireland is deemed good value for money in recent survey

If you planning a trip to Ireland, then you will be delighted to know that a recent survey carried out by Millward Brown on behalf of Fáilte Ireland, found that Ireland is deemed great value for money.

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Game of Thrones series makes Northern Ireland a must-see destination

Northern Ireland is known for its glorious scenery and a wealth of tourist attractions from the Titanic Centre to the Giants Causeway, however it is quickly becoming known as home to the Game of Thrones series.

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Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. Continue reading

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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading

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Top picks for driving routes in Ireland

One of the best ways to explore Ireland is by planning a self drive tour of Ireland. This type of trip offers the flexibility needed to enjoy the many sights and attractions that a vacation in Ireland offers.  The recently … Continue reading

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