Category Archives: Travelling around Ireland

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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Overseas visitor spending reaches €2.8 billion so far in 2014

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The first nine months of 2014 have seen a 9.3% increase on the same period last year according to figures released by the CSO. Continue reading →

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2015 to be biggest year for Ireland Tourism

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland hope that 2015 will be a bonanza year for tourism in Ireland with as many as 7.74 million visitors will make the trip to Ireland in 2015. Continue reading →

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Increase of direct flights to Ireland

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Aer Lingus have recently announced new direct flights from Washington DC, San Francisco, New York and Orlando. These are planned as part of the airline’s Summer 2015 schedule. The Washington DC flight in particular is set to run four times … Continue reading →

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Kenmare Choral Festival

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those planning a vacation in Ireland and the south west of the country, Kenmare town which is situated in County Kerry is well worth a visit. Not only does the town act as a gateway to the spectacular scenery … Continue reading →

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Increase in numbers of overseas summer trips to Ireland

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to figures released recently by the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO), the total number of overseas trips to Ireland has seen an increase of up to 10% over the peak summer months. During the period between June and August 2014, the amount of … Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland’s new campaign to promote the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

In a bid to further promote the now famous Wild Atlantic Way route, Tourism Ireland have teamed up with Classic FM, one of the UK’s largest radio stations as well as UK property guru Phil Spencer, co-presenter alongside Kirstie Allsopp … Continue reading →

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Tourism study reveals visitor views of Irish vacation hotspots

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

During 2013, Fáilte Ireland sought the views of tourists and visitors to Ireland as a way of gaining some insight into their perspective of the country and its regional destinations. Continue reading →

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