Category Archives: Ireland

Shortlist for 2014 Top Tourism Towns unveiled

A short-list of 15 towns and villages from across Ireland has been unveiled by the national tourist board, Fáilte Ireland, all of which are being put forward for consideration in the 2014 Tourism Towns Awards. Continue reading

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Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Irish America Day in New Ross in County Wexford may be one to watch as this is a unique festival that brings America and its national holiday to Irish attention Continue reading

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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’s glorious weather visible in latest snap from space

Astronaut, Reid Wiseman posted a fantastic image of the Emerald Isle as seen from the International Space Station on Monday, 16th June. 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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Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

A golf vacation in Ireland is sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds and if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise! Continue reading

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Ireland seeks to increase revenue from sports tourism

During a major tourism summit hosted in Limerick City this week it was announced that Ireland could double its revenue from sport tourism up to as much as €600 million over the next five years. Over recent years the sports tourism industry … Continue reading

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Irish landmarks shortlisted for World Tourism Awards 2014

On the international front, it appears to be good news for Ireland and indeed County Clare as not one but two of our countries main tourist attractions, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, both located in county Clare, have been short … Continue reading

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Cork Choral Music Festival

Part of the attraction of festivals whilst on a vacation in Ireland particularly music and arts festivals is their capacity to open up to the public the many delights and attributes of their chosen genre. Music fans are often enlightened and … Continue reading

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Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps

The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items. Continue reading

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