Major landmarks sign up for global greening in the largest St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

2014’s St Patrick’s Festival attracted a record 7.74 million visitors, resulting in an additional nine percent of visitors taking a trip to Ireland. The rise in visitors for the 2014 festival was due to the €65,000 investment it received from Tourism Ireland which resulted in the “greening” of over 120 landmarks. This significant investment generated lots of positive international media coverage for Ireland, which was thought to be worth at least €10 million.

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Tourism Ireland to sponsor Irish cricketers at 2015 World Cup

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the 2015 ICC World Cup fast approaching, it was announced by Tourism Ireland that they will be acting as the main shirt sponsor of the Ireland cricket team for the tournament, which commences on the 14th February. This unique partnership was announced by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, at the cricket grounds in Trinity College Pavilion in Dublin, with Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Domestic Tourism, Michael Ring TD, also in attendance.

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Ireland’s new high-tech futuristic Tourist Information Office

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Fáilte Ireland has just opened a new state-of-the-art Tourist Information Office in Dublin. The new futuristic center offers the ultimate in technology to ensure trips to Ireland can be planned at ease. The new center marries the latest digital high-tech delivery of information with personal interaction and a warm Irish welcome.

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Failte Ireland launch Wild Atlantic Way App

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

This week Fáilte Ireland released drone footage of the 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way Route, taken by filmmaker Robert Fogarty.  In addition to this Failte Ireland has also released an app which is now available to download.  The app includes everything from places to see along this now famous route, everywhere from County Donegal to County Cork as well as where to sleep and where to eat. Also featured and showcased are where and when the best festivals and local events are taking place.

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How many Dublin’s are there in the United States?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

To the majority of those living in Ireland there is only one Dublin, otherwise known as Baile Atha Cliath, the Fair City and the Big Smoke. In the US, however, Dublin can refer to not only one, two or three locations but there as many as nine Dublin’s, and even that figure increases to the grand sum of eleven if you take townships into consideration. The following are some of the more renowned Dublin’s in the United States.

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A bird’s eye view of the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you have long-dreamed of taking a vacation in Ireland, then this bird’s eye view of the stunning Wild Atlantic Way 2,500km route way is just the nudge you need.

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10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 4]

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s time to conclude are suggestions for the “10 best reasons to visit Ireland in 2015″, and the final two entries provide a fascinating perspectives of what visitors can expect on a trip to Ireland. From sampling the diverse and creative side of the Irish to experiencing the sheer natural beauty of the Northern Irish coastline.

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10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 3]

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

To continue with our feature on “10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015”, part 3 takes us to the South Coast of Ireland and particularly to the counties of Cork, Kerry and Waterford.

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10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 2]

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

To continue with our blog on the top reasons to take a trip to Ireland in 2015, we are highlighting some more of our top picks and reasons to take a trip to Ireland in 2015.

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10 great reasons to visit Ireland in 2015 [Part 1]

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

2014 proved to be a memorable for Irish tourism with record numbers visiting and planning vacations in Ireland. Riding on the back of the success of The Gathering in 2013, the last twelve months showed strong growth in visitor numbers from United States, the UK and Europe as well as long haul nations such as China.

2015 promises to be another busy year for the Irish tourism industry with growing popularity of attractions, festivals and activities  in Ireland. Over the coming few blogs we’ll predict some of the best reasons for continued growth in trips to Ireland.

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