Category Archives: vacation to Ireland

2016 Dublin Film Festival

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

There’s nothing like a festival full of theatre, documentaries and music from around the world to make you feel a tad cultural. If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend and if you are visiting Ireland’s capital city Dublin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, arts festivals Ireland, attractions in Dublin, dublin, Festivals in ireland, Film in Ireland, Ireland, Irish Festivals, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Further growth in domestic travel for 2015 compared to 2014

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Statistics just released by Fáilte Ireland has just revealed how 3.8 million vacations in Ireland were taken in 2015, representing an increase of 6% on domestic holiday trip statistics from 2014.

Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Fáilte Ireland’s preliminary tourism statistics for 2015

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Following on from the latest travel data statistics by the Central Statistics Office, Fáilte Ireland have just published its Tourism Facts for 2015, detailing a full report on how tourism in general and trips to Ireland fared over the year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Tourism statistics, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Wild Atlantic Way short film premieres across Great Britain

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland in association with Smooth Radio has released the third in a series of short films promoting the island of Ireland to potential visitors from Great Britain. The short film features actor Richard E Grant exploring the Wild Atlantic Way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Connemara, Donegal, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, Sligo, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Westport, Wild Atlantic Way | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tourism Ireland’s ’10 Things to Do in Dublin’ Film

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland recently launched a new short film online which aims to promote several key landmarks and tourist attractions in Dublin City. Dublin City is home to some of Ireland’s most recognisable attractions including the  Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and Temple Bar … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, dublin, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The impact of “Brexit” on Irish Tourism

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

After the recent announcement that spend from UK visitors is up by 18% it comes as a disappointment that tourism in Ireland is thought to be one of the first sectors which will feel the impact of “Brexit” as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

New tourism campaign is set to encourage more Chinese tourists to Ireland

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

A brand new Irish tourism campaign has set its sights on encouraging more Chinese tourists to Ireland. Ireland is thought to just need a small share of the ever booming Chinese overseas tourism market to make a major impact. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Boost in visitor numbers to Ireland

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) there is an increase in 16.6 percent in the overall number of foreign visitors taking vacations in Ireland between January and March compared to the same period in 2015.

Posted in 2016 Easter Rising Commemoration, Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Festivals in ireland, Flights to Ireland, Fly to Ireland, Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, Restaurants ireland, vacation to Ireland, Visitor Attractions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Increase in Overseas Visitors to Ireland

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

New figures which have just been released by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office show that overseas visitors have increased by 17% from December to February inclusive. This increase stems from various markets including North America where visits rose by 13%. Additionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in ireland, Best Attractions in Ireland, Best Places to visit in Ireland, Ireland Travel, Ireland vacations, Ireland Vacations 2016, Transport in Ireland, vacation to Ireland | Tagged , | 1 Comment

8 million visitors to Ireland expected in 2016

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

It is predicted that in excess of eight millions visitors will make trips to Ireland in 2016 according to Tourism Ireland. The hope of the all-Ireland tourism authority is to make 2016 another record-breaking year for the tourism industry on the island.

Posted in 2016 Easter Rising Commemoration, Connemara, dublin, Ireland Travel, Ireland Vacations 2016, Ireland's Ancient East, Irish Travel Blogs, Travelling around Ireland, vacation to Ireland, West of Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment