Category Archives: Travelling around Ireland

2014 has seen steady growth in visitors to Ireland

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Central Statistics Office of Ireland released figures showing steady growth in the number of visitors to Ireland during the first half of 2014. Continue reading →

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Beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The world’s longest defined coastal touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way stretches for over 2,500km along the west coast of Ireland. A must-see for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, this route takes in the unspoiled and rugged … Continue reading →

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Shortlist for 2014 Top Tourism Towns unveiled

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Ireland’s top tourist attractions for 2013 revealed

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland has released its list of Ireland’s top visitor attractions in 2013, with the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo and Cliffs of Moher topping the bill. Continue reading →

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Hollywood actor Paul Rudd claims Ireland is ‘hands down the greatest place on earth’

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Erris in County Mayo is the best place to go wild in Ireland

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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New campaign set to grow Irish tourism

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland are launching a new campaign in a bid to persuade Irish holidaymakers to take one extra vacation in Ireland this year. The aim of this campaign is to grow domestic tourism which rose by 2 per cent in … Continue reading →

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Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain sign new partnership agreement

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The agreement will seek to boost the numbers of tourists planning a vacation in Ireland and Britain who are visiting from long-haul markets such as India, China and south east Asia. Continue reading →

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A wedding to connect with your Irish Heritage…

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those feeling connected to Irish roots and culture, nothing compares to the celebration of heritage that can be found by planning a traditional Irish themed wedding or by taking a honeymoon  Ireland vacation. An authentic Irish wedding ceremony is … Continue reading →

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