Category Archives: Travelling around Ireland

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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New Irish tourism strategy aimed at Australian market

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland is seeking to grow the number of visitors from Australia enjoying a Ireland vacations by almost 20% with the launch a new three year promotional strategy. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s answer to the Orient Express

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Travelling around Ireland is set to be transformed thanks to Ireland’s answer to the world-famous Orient Express. 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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100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

McKennas’ Guides has published its 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland with some fascinating new entries as well a number of surprising omissions. Continue reading →

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Trips to Ireland from overseas have increased by 9%

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Trips to Ireland from the UK and North America have increased by more than 123,000 (9.1%) according to recent CSO figures, Continue reading →

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Inchydoney in West Cork wins “Best Beach” title for the second year running

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Inchydoney Beach, which is located in Clonakilty in the heart of West Cork has just been voted “Best Beach in Ireland” by Tripadvisor in their 2015 Travellers Choice Awards. The County Cork beach scooped the top position with one reviewer commenting … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s new high-tech futuristic Tourist Information Office

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland has just opened a new state-of-the-art Tourist Information Office in Dublin. The new futuristic center offers the ultimate in technology to ensure trips to Ireland can be planned at ease. The new center marries the latest digital high-tech … Continue reading →

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A bird’s eye view of the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you have long-dreamed of taking a vacation in Ireland, then this bird’s eye view of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way 2,500km route way is just the nudge you need.

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Ireland triumphs twice at US travel awards

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Two major US travel awards caps a memorable year for Irish tourism. Continue reading →

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