Last chance to vote for Fahy Travel as Ireland’s Top Touring Agent 2026

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

With voting in the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards set to close tomorrow, Fahy Travel is asking customers past and present to help the team make it three in a row for the company to win Top Touring Agent in Ireland.

New Shannon to Milan service announced for summer 2027

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

Shannon Airport has welcomed Ryanair's announcement of a new service between Shannon Airport and Milan Bergamo for summer 2027. The service will further expand the airport's European route network and strengthen connectivity with Italy.

Last chance to vote for Fahy Travel as Ireland’s Top Touring Agent 2026

Thu, Nov 05, 2026

With voting in the ITTN Irish Travel Trade Awards set to close tomorrow, Fahy Travel is asking customers past and present to help the team make it three in a row for the company to win Top Touring Agent in Ireland.

Waterford set to shine at 14th annual Winterval festival

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Waterford is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas with Winterval 2026. Now in its 14th year, Ireland’s Christmas festival will bring weekends of festive entertainment to the city from November 13 to December 23, with headline gigs, Christmas markets, magical family experiences and seasonal celebrations designed to attract visitors from near and far.

Fahy Travel needs your vote

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

The team at Fahy Travel are asking all customers and supporters to help them secure their third consecutive win as Ireland’s Top Touring Agent, having taken home the title in both 2024 and 2025.

Discover the magic of South Africa

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Undisputedly one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, South Arica is a firm favourite for Fahy Travel. All of the sales team have personal experience and it is a definite bucket list trip.

Over 50,000 passengers set to travel through Shannon Airport this October Bank Holiday

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

More than 50,000 passengers are expected to travel through Shannon Airport over the upcoming October Bank Holiday period, representing a 9% increase on the same period last year and continuing the airport's strong upward trend in passenger growth.

The art of island living: A refined escape at Centara Reserve Samui

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

There are resorts that offer a beautiful setting, and then there are those that make you appreciate just how good a holiday can be. Centara Reserve Samui, occupying a prime stretch of Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach, belongs firmly in the latter category.

Discover the best of cruise innovation with Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Annette Hynes and Ciara Sweeney recently attended a conference showcasing Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, Legend of the Seas, and discovered how innovation is transforming the modern cruise experience.

Singapore fling: Roaming the Lion City

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Singapore is a destination that seems to have rewritten the rules of urban travel.

Top five winter sun cruise destinations

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

If you are dreaming of leaving grey winter days behind and sailing into the sunshine, the cruise and luxury holiday experts at JWT Travel have picked their top five winter sun cruise destinations.

Canary Islands and Madeira

Fahy Travel’s Maura Fahy highlights the positive role of AI at ITAA 2026 conference

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association’s (ITAA) 2026 Annual Conference brought together travel professionals from across Ireland for four days of networking, learning and industry insight on Spain’s beautiful Costa Dorada.

Discover Lithuania’s wild side with a walking holiday

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Beyond Lithuania’s cities lies a landscape of quiet drama: ancient forests, misty bogs, glacial lakes and dunes shaped by the Baltic winds. Best explored on foot, these wild places offer a different side of Europe — one where you can walk for hours through seemingly untouched landscapes and still be back in town by evening.

Discover the world with Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Fahy Travel has built an enviable reputation for creating memorable holidays, with escorted tours becoming an increasingly popular choice among travellers. The company is a two-time winner of the ITTN Touring Award and an expert in all things touring. Alongside an extensive range of sun holidays, ski breaks, cruises and honeymoons, Fahy Travel's escorted tours offer the perfect opportunity to discover new destinations with the reassurance and expertise of their experienced sales team.

For solo travellers, escorted tours have grown significantly in popularity. Travelling alone no longer means travelling alone – these tours provide the chance to meet like-minded people, make new friendships and share unforgettable experiences while exploring destinations both near and far.

Shannon Airport breaks one million summer passenger mark as traffic jumps 11.5%

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

More than one million passengers travelled through Shannon Airport between May and August this year, as the airport recorded an 11.5% increase in summer passenger traffic compared with the same period in 2025.

Lonely Planet names Killary Fjord among world’s top destinations for 2027

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Killary Fjord has earned global recognition after being named among Lonely Planet’s top destinations to visit in 2027.

Fahy Travel enjoys a bird’s-eye view of the Irish Open with Emirates

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Fahy Travel Galway was among the special guests of Emirates at the Irish Open last weekend, enjoying a memorable few days at Doonbeg and a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the 18th hole as Shane Lowry produced a thrilling performance to claim victory.

Celebrate Halloween in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Samhain in the Heartlands has unveiled its programme for 2026, with a rich calendar of Halloween events set to unfold across Longford and Westmeath in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.

Shannon Airport and Air Canada announce new non-stop Shannon-Toronto service

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Shannon Airport and Air Canada have announced a new non-stop service between Shannon and Toronto. Launching in June 2027, the new route provides travellers with the only direct connection to Canada from Shannon.

Fahy Travel highlights Toronto as new city-break destination from Shannon

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Fahy Travel is delighted with the announcement of a new direct Air Canada service between Shannon Airport and Toronto, highlighting the Canadian city as an exciting new option for Irish holidaymakers.

Looking for somewhere new? The new Shannon-Toronto service offers connections to America's West Coast and Cancun in Mexico, a very popular destination for Galway holidaymakers.

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