Category Archives: Visitor Attractions

Cliffs of Moher voted top heritage attraction in Ireland

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors are often asked which attractions they wish to see while on a vacation in Ireland, however, in the fifth National Heritage Survey, the opinions of the locals was sought after. The survey was carried out by Ecclesiastical Ireland in the run up … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny National Heritage Week

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny City and County will be a hive of activity between the 23rd and 31st August when Kilkenny National Heritage Week takes centre stage. 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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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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Dublin – the ideal destination for a ‘foodie holiday’

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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A summer guide to Ireland’s gardens

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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New Tourism Push for Ireland

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland have been busy promoting Ireland as a destination. These days you can barely open a magazine or turn on the television without seeing the country being used as a backdrop. The aim of this is … 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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Ireland’s BikeFest 2014 set to enthral motorcycle enthusiasts

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Starting from the 30th May and running till Monday the 2nd June, BikeFest is Ireland’s largest free open biker festival attracting motorcycle industry experts, bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the globe. Continue reading →

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Ireland seeks to increase revenue from sports tourism

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

During a major tourism summit hosted in Limerick City this week it was announced that Ireland could double its revenue from sport tourism up to as much as €600 million over the next five years. Over recent years the sports tourism industry … Continue reading →

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