Category Archives: vacation to Ireland

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine names four Irish hotels in their Top 10 European Resorts

Condé Nast Traveler magazine has named four of Ireland’s prestigious hotels amongst their Top 10 European Resorts. The hotels featured include Sheen Falls in County Kerry which topped the poll at number 1, Ashford Castle in County Mayo reached second … Continue reading

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Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival

Here in Ireland we are blessed with some awe inspiring scenic landscapes that beg to be fully explored and experienced no matter what the season or weather. For many the best way to fully explore the terrain and take in … Continue reading

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Increase in visitors to Ireland from Germany and the US

Tourism in Ireland is on the increase and businesses are reporting  a positive growth in visitor numbers from this past Summer, especially from German and US visitors. Experts are claiming that this growth is due to the Wild Atlantic Way … Continue reading

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Increase in numbers of overseas summer trips to Ireland

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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2014 Tourism Towns Awards Shortlist by Failte Ireland

Failte Ireland has just confirmed the shortlist of towns in its Tourism Towns Awards for 2014. A total of ten towns will be in included in this prestigious award along with two towns sharing the accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism … Continue reading

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Tourism study reveals visitor views of Irish vacation hotspots

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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2014 has seen steady growth in visitors to Ireland

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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Dublin – the ideal destination for a ‘foodie holiday’

A recent article by the world-renowned National Geographic Magazine, states how it is blown away by the food scene in Ireland, especially in its culinary capital Dublin.

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Ireland- A Golfers Paradise

Ireland has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, beautiful scenery and landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then visiting some of Ireland’s 350 18-hole golf courses is the … Continue reading

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A summer guide to Ireland’s gardens

Ireland is blessed with myriad magical gardens and, in particular, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy a vacation in Ireland to experience them. Whether you’re a horticultural enthusiast and simply on the lookout for that backdrop to an extra … Continue reading

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