Category Archives: Ireland

Dublin to host American College Football game in 2016

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will see Boston College take on Georgia Tech at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 3rd September, 2016. Continue reading →

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Ireland is now one of the world’s tourism hotspots for Whale Watching

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is set to become one of the biggest whale-watching tourism hotpots in the world thanks to the approximate 100 whales which are spotted off Irish waters every year. The mammals are in fact drawing many visitors from across the … Continue reading →

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Ireland moves up to 19th in World Tourism Rankings

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Great news for Irish tourism with Ireland climbing to 19th in the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report Continue reading →

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Cliffs of Moher voted Best Cliffs in the World by Condé Nast Traveller

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Renowned all over the world for its spectacular scenery, the popular Cliffs of Moher attraction has just received the accolade of the world’s best cliff view by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.

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Paris Metro commuters targeted with new Tourism Ireland campaign

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland and Transavia target Paris Metro commuters with promotional campaign to raise awareness of new flights from Paris to Dublin with French airline Transavia. Continue reading →

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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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Ireland’s Ancient East to be launched as follow up to the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the success of the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe has unveiled Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative: a campaign called “Ireland’s Ancient East” which aims to attract people taking a trip to Ireland to the … Continue reading →

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West Cork attractions pick up awards for Responsible Tourism

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

West Cork is known for boasting some of Ireland’s most scenic and rugged coastline. The area attracts many people taking a vacation in Ireland due to the fantastic whale watching and sea kayaking opportunities it offers.

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Ireland’s Good Friday drinking ban

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With Easter one of the most popular times of the year for people taking a trip to Ireland, it often comes as a surprise to visitors that the country’s bars and restaurants completely shut for Good Friday. In fact, the … Continue reading →

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