Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening for St Patrick’s Day 2018

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

As part of Tourism Ireland’s 2018 Global Greening in the lead up to St. Patrick’s Day, the fountains in London’s Trafalgar Square, the Space Needle in Seattle, Chimo the Polar Bear statue in Ontario, and the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao – the home of Athletic Club Bilbao are set to go green for Ireland’s big event. Tourism Ireland’s global campaign, which is now in it’s 9th year is continuing the organisation’s promotional drive by encouraging people to take a trip to Ireland and growing overseas tourism to Ireland in 2018.

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2018 St. Patrick’s Festival in Ireland

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

When it comes to Ireland vacations no trip compares to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at home in Ireland. When it comes to trips to Ireland, none compare to the St Patrick’s Weekend festivities.

Those planning a trip to Ireland and to it’s main capital city of Dublin are set to be wowed by this year’s parade. The main event of the festival, the parade is set to take place in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin at 12 noon on March 17th and it will weave its way through the heart of the capital city. Preparations for the parade can take up to two years. More than 2,000 band members are set to take part in this year’s parade.

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Tourism industry worth over €400m to Killarney, County Kerry annually

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

A review of the tourism industry in Killarney has found that the popular tourist town of Killarney, County Kerry still comes out on top with both local visitors and overseas visitors planning a vacation in Ireland. Killarney is one of Ireland’s key tourism hubs, attracting an estimated 1.1 million visitors each year.

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Tourism Ireland welcomes new flight from Paris to Cork

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cork city in Ireland is set to see a boost this year with the announcement of a new, direct summer route to from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Cork with Air France.

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Dublin’s Trad Fest

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ideal for those planning a vacation in Ireland this January, the popular and world famous Trad Fest is set to take place from the 24th until the 28th of January in Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. A world celebration of folk and traditional music, Trad Fest is set to take place in the iconic and popular Temple bar area in Dublin city centre.

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2017 New Years Eve Festival in Dublin

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are planning a vacation in Ireland over the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period then a visit to Ireland’s capital and vibrant city of Dublin is a must.

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2017 Dublin Theatre Festival

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Booking opens today for the 60th Anniversary Dublin Theatre Festival, which will run for a three week period this Autumn. Since its establishment in 1957, the festival has grown into one of Europe’s longest running theatre festivals.

The programme features over 350 performances, on 19 stages across the city between the 25th September & 15th October 2017. The festival will showcase pioneering international productions, engaging and provocative indigenous work, theatre for children, as well a series of critical talks, artist development programmes and industry events.

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Masters of Tradition Festival 2017

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Traditional music is an integral part of Ireland’s cultural scene, bringing together people of all ages, from all over the country and even abroad, to Bantry for the Masters of Tradition Festival between the 23rd & 27th August. Whether you’re playing or listening, there will be plenty of enjoyment to be had over the four day festival, especially with Martin Hayes, Kate Ellis and Dennis Cahill opening the festival together.

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Unique Dublin Events Space

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

The city of Dublin has a number of impressive event venues available that each offer a unique flair and are well worth taking a look if you are looking to book your next event.

Here we take a closer look at the Conference and Events Venue at the Mansion House which is right in the heart of Dublin city.

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St Patrick’s Day Events in Dublin

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Saint Patrick’s Day is the most celebrated national holiday in the world and if you can’t wait for it to arrive, then good news, Dublin’s Patrick’s Day festival starts on the Thursday 16th and lasts until Sunday the 19th. Of course, St. Patrick’s Day itself only lasts one day, but give Irish people an inch and naturally it’s taken a mile. Continue reading →

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