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Hollywood actor Paul Rudd claims Ireland is ‘hands down the greatest place on earth’

Anchorman and Dinner for Schmucks star, Paul Rudd, claimed that Ireland is “the greatest place on earth” during an interview with David Letterman recently. Continue reading

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Ireland Voted Best Country in the World

Ireland is the best country in the world according to the “Good Country Index”. The index ranks nations according to their overall contribution to humanity using 35 separate indicators from the United Nations, the World Bank and other international institutions … Continue reading

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Erris in County Mayo is the best place to go wild in Ireland

The Irish Times has chosen the Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland. The Erris region in northwest Mayo was the most nominated place in the competition. Continue reading

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Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival

Of the many reasons to visit West Cork this May, one could be the chance to check out the many cultural events highlighted in the many local festivals of the region held over the summer. With this month throwing up some … Continue reading

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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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