Category Archives: Visitor Attractions

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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Ireland the destination of choice for top celebrities

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

While we dream of holidays abroad, stars retreat to our greener shores… Continue reading →

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Irish landmarks shortlisted for World Tourism Awards 2014

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

On the international front, it appears to be good news for Ireland and indeed County Clare as not one but two of our countries main tourist attractions, The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, both located in county Clare, have been short … Continue reading →

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From Egg Hunts to Viking Weekends much to do this Easter Weekend

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s the Easter holidays and this perfect time for the family to get together, and this Easter weekend there are a number of events occurring throughout the long weekend to satisfy everyone. From festive Easter egg hunts and Easter related … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s National Heritage Sites Open for Weddings

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Many people with roots in Ireland dream of having their wedding in Ireland.  For those looking to make this dream a reality, the Irish Government have announced that seven national heritage sites in Ireland have been made available as venues … Continue reading →

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Ireland hits the heights of Hollywood

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland has witnessed huge growth in the number of TV and film productions choosing it as their preferred location for filming such as Penny Dreadful, Quirke, Vikings and, of course, Game of Thrones. Continue reading →

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Share your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day #IrelandInspires

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Show your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day 2014 by sharing this video! #IrelandInspires Continue reading →

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