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2014 Tourism Towns Awards Shortlist by Failte Ireland

Failte Ireland has just confirmed the shortlist of towns in its Tourism Towns Awards for 2014. A total of ten towns will be in included in this prestigious award along with two towns sharing the accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism … Continue reading

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A host of activites to be highlighted in new Wild Atlantic Way TV Series

A brand new Irish Travel Series showcasing the now famous 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way route, has begun filming in Kerry this week.  The eight-part series named “Kenny Wild” is set to feature best-selling author Dave Kenny who will swap his … Continue reading

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Failte Ireland Launches Wild Atlantic Way App

The now famous Wild Atlantic Way 2,500 km route now has its own app thanks to Failte Ireland.  This new app which is now available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store claims to be the definitive guide to … Continue reading

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The Annual Cape Clear Storytelling Festival

Situated off the South West coast of Ireland, Cape Clear Island is Ireland’s southernmost inhabited island, located just 8 miles off the coast of Baltimore in West Cork.  Now in its 20th year, the annual Storytelling Festival takes places from … Continue reading

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Belgium films Ireland’s newest and biggest attraction- The Wild Atlantic Way

As worldwide interest in the Wild Atlantic Way increases, interest in Belgium in this now famous 2,500 km route is set to rise even further with an estimated 1 million Belgium viewers being introduced to this newest and biggest tourist … Continue reading

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Visitor number increase year to date for Ireland’s top attractions

Continuing with last year’s tourism growth, Ireland’s top attractions are seeing visitor numbers of people taking a vacation in Ireland up about 10% so far this year. These top attractions are notably seeing a rise in British visitors taking a … Continue reading

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Kilkenny Arts Festival

Set in various locations around Kilkenny city, the Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to take place from the 8th until the 17th August. Promising a host of cultural delights, powerful world premieres, specially- commissioned shows and world- class music to … Continue reading

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Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading

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Dublin – the ideal destination for a ‘foodie holiday’

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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Beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way

The world’s longest defined coastal touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way stretches for over 2,500km along the west coast of Ireland. A must-see for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, this route takes in the unspoiled and rugged … Continue reading

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