Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst we share a common history and our people regularly travel back and forth to both countries over the years, politically Ireland and the UK have always had a somewhat tumultuous past together. In recent years much has been done to bring our great countries together and acknowledge the many things both of us share in common whilst highlight the ways both countries have to give to each other. Much of the healing/reconciliation process was made with the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to our shores in 2011. It is hard to believe but it has been three years since their historic trip to Ireland, a visit remembered in a memorable dinner at Dublin Castle, a tour the Guinness Storehouse, a visit to the Rock of Cashel and a warm reception in Cork City amongst other things.

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Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain sign new partnership agreement

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A new agreement between the Irish tourist board, Tourism Ireland, and their British counterparts, VisitBritain,  was announced as part of President Higgins’ State Visit to the UK. The agreement will seek to boost the numbers of tourists planning a vacation in Ireland and Britain who are visiting from long-haul markets such as India, China and south east Asia.

The respective CEO’s of Tourism Ireland and VisitBritain, Niall Gibbons and Sandie Dawe, respectively, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking the agreement between the two nations.

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Ireland ranks well in terms of visitor numbers

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Vacations to Ireland are as popular as every according to the recent survey completed by a Movehub. A regular in the top list of destinations to visit in the world, trips to Ireland are deeming very popular as Ireland is ranking very well in the top 50 most visited countries on the planet.

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Donegal Gem, Harvey’s Point Hotel, makes Tripadvisor ‘perfection’ list

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Tripadvisor has just published its best hotels of 2014 and an irish hotel has made the list.

Harvey’s Point in County Donegal has made the list that Tripadvisor describe as being “the closest you can get to travel perfection”

The list puts Harvey’s Point up there with some of the finest hotels in the world!

See Tripadvisor’s full list here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cTop-g1-a_Mode.expanded

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The more classical side of Ireland

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland will be in for a treat if they catch an amazing classical performance from Ireland’s well-respected “Three Tenors of Ireland” at the National Concert Hall this Thursday, 10th April, in Dublin.

Ireland’s hottest classical music trio of Declan Kelly, Ray O’Hare, and Dominic McGorian are three Irish singers that need no introduction having performed concerts in all 32 counties of Ireland and further afield. Firmly established nationally, they are Ireland’s leading trio sensation, out-performing any other similar Irish group, and with over 100 concerts annually in all major venues in Ireland and UK.

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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Ireland hosts a range of top destinations that will cater for every type of traveller and their needs. Some of the following destinations are just a few of the best places to visit for this summer of 2014 while on vacation in Ireland.

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Top 100 golf courses in Ireland for 2014 unveiled

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Golf Digest of Ireland has released its annual Top 100 rankings of Ireland golf courses. The rankings are always eagerly anticipated by Irish and visiting golfers alike as they prepare for the spring and summer months or planning  a vacation in Ireland. The rankings were compiled using a variety of factors including shot making, design variety and memorability considered before reaching a decision.

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Top picks for driving routes in Ireland

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of the best ways to explore Ireland is by planning a self drive tour of Ireland. This type of trip offers the flexibility needed to enjoy the many sights and attractions that a vacation in Ireland offers.  The recently developed Wild Atlantic Way coastal route is set to become a popular route stretching for almost 2500km along the rugged western coastline of Ireland.

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‘Pilgrim Paths’ Ireland’s answer to Camino de Santiago

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those who are familiar with Camino de Santiago will know about its religious history, beautiful scenery and popularity for drawing tourists. For those who aren’t familiar, Camino de Santiago is an ancient path in northern Spain where Santo Iago (St James) one of the 12 apostles was carried across to his final resting place under what is now the Grand Cathedral of Santiago de Campostela, which marks the end of the Camino trail. Legend has it that whoever faithfully completes this trail will be forgiven of all sins and thousands of tourists are attracted to the site every year.

Now in Ireland 10 ancient ‘Pilgrim Paths’ have been flagged as Ireland’s answer to the Camino de Santiago, with the hope that visitors from far and wide will make the trip to Ireland as they did back in medieval times.

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Carlingford prepares for the National Leprechaun Hunt

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Not many people have heard of the town of Carlingford in County Louth but it is a magical place steeped in mystery. In fact there’s an old tale that 20 years ago a well known business man called PJ O’Hare heard faint crying while walking one day on The Slieve Foy Mountain. He followed the sound to investigate further and to his amazement he found the bones of a remarkably small person along with the suit of a Leprechaun and some gold coins.

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