Category Archives: Ireland

LA Times feature on the spectacular West Cork region

The West Cork region is known for boasting some of Ireland’s most stunningly beautiful, scenic and rugged coastline. The area attracts many people taking a vacation in Ireland due to the fantastic whale watching and sea kayaking and coastal walking … Continue reading

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

The Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts will take place in Waterford City between the 31st July and 2nd August with a wide range of globally renowned street art performers and musicians to entertain and enthral visitors of all ages.

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West Cork Literary Festival

A range of international talent is set to descend upon the scenic West Cork region of Ireland this July with the return of the now world-famous West Cork Literary Festival. The town of Bantry is set to come alive with … Continue reading

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The West Cork Chamber Music Festival

The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year with an eight day festival which is set to run from the 26th June until the 4th July. The festival is set to take place … Continue reading

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2015 Irish Restaurant Awards

The winners of the 2015 Irish Restaurant Awards have just been announced.  The restaurant awards are a joint venture between the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the Irish Times.

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Dublin to host American College Football game in 2016

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

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

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

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

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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