Finding it impawsable to plan a pup-friendly staycation?
Thu, Jul 29, 2021
In 2020, the number of people looking to adopt a dog increased by an unprecedented 134%. While the ‘Puppy Pandemic’ has brought joy to homes across the country, pets do pose some problems for staycationers who wish to take their new best friend on a tour of the Irish countryside.
Read more ...New Holiday Inn Dublin Airport hotel
Thu, Jul 29, 2021
JMK Group has announced the official opening of the new Holiday Inn Dublin Airport, Ireland in partnership with leading hotel group, IHG Hotels & Resorts. Only a 10 minute drive or free shuttle from Dublin Airport T1 and T2 and a 15 minute drive to Dublin city centre - the hotel is a great choice for those looking for a place to stay for a layover or to spend a night before an early flight.
Read more ...How To Make The Most Out Of A Motorhome Road Trip In Ireland
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
Whether you are road tripping in your motorhome or looking for an experience to remember, it is important to find the perfect destinations to fulfil the excitement of your trip. From beautiful greenery landscapes to rich culture, what better place to visit other than Ireland and its iconic destinations to complete your road trip of a lifetime. With some of the best places and scenery to kick back, relax, and make memories to last forever, here are some of the best hotspots for your perfect Ireland road trip.
Read more ...Global Irish diaspora organisation partners with local groups to drive regional tourism
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
BY DECLAN VARLEY
One of Ireland’s leading diaspora initiatives has launched a new network of regional Irish partners to connect those of Irish heritage abroad with their places of origin.
Enjoy a break at Ballyrobin County Lodge Hotel
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
You have probably flown past it a hundred times on your way to Belfast International Airport, but have you ever stopped to think what’s inside the Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel?
Read more ...How to Spend a Weekend Away in Limerick
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
At just a couple of hours' drive up the coast, Limerick makes the perfect holiday for those who want to keep it local, but still feel like they're exploring somewhere new. The staycation has seen a massive rise in popularity over the past couple of years and whilst there's lots to do in Galway, a little adventure never hurt anyone. Limerick has got a bustling city center, but is also surrounded by picture-perfect countryside. The perfect retreat for a couple who like the best of both worlds. We've prepared a few things that you shouldn't leave off your itinerary below, but feel free to get creative with the finer details of your own trip.
Read more ...No holidays for over a year but west is still fave for majority of people
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
It has been well over a year since most of the people living in Ireland have taken a much-needed holiday. According to new research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group Ireland, 52% of Connacht people have not taken a break since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read more ...SuperValu makes ‘staycationing’ a breeze this summer
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Summer Staycation is set to be a staple for us all over the next few months. So, whether you’re swapping Gran Canaria for Rosslare, or Marbella for Dingle, SuperValu online shopping will deliver to you, wherever you holiday in Ireland this summer. So why not enjoy every minute of your holiday and leave the shopping to them?
Foreign travel uncertainty increases house swap interest
Fri, Jul 09, 2021
The continuing uncertainty over foreign travel, combined with the shortage of available holiday homes, has led to many people considering a house swap as the solution to this year’s ‘where to holiday’ dilemma.
Read more ...Cliffs of Moher develops new early booking system
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
A fully integrated ticketing, booking and capacity management system is being introduced at the Cliffs of Moher to further enhance the overall visitor experience for the 1.6 million annual visitors to Ireland's most popular natural attraction.
Clare County Council has engaged Vivaticket to roll out the Visitor Attraction Management System (VAMS) which will enable individuals and group tours to secure their visit and experience at an available time via a booking portal allowing for improved visitor flow and a better visitor spread. The new technology also offers a range of other features aimed at delivering economic and social benefits for the wider Clare tourism sector.
Read more ...'Double Your Summer' in Limerick
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
Limerick has issued a ‘Double Your Summer’ invitation to visitors to mark its new designation by Fáilte Ireland as a Wild Atlantic Way Gateway City.
Read more ...Funding boost for Westport tourism
Thu, Jun 17, 2021
The Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland announced a total investment of €36.1million to develop a new world-class tourist attraction at Westport House and Garden Estate. Fáilte Ireland is investing €20.2million into the project.
It is expected that the first five years of this projected that €33m will be generated in direct tourism expenditure supporting 1,000 jobs in the area with 66 new jobs created.
Read more ...Enjoy the delights of Sligo's Clayton Hotel
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Being invited to spend the weekend with my family at the the four-star Clayton Hotel Sligo was such a treat.The drive from Moate in County Westmeath was smooth and the hotel was easily located. The hotel is a beautiful and historic building and has 162 spacious and comfortable bedrooms of which 96 are superior bedrooms and 66 are suites.
Read more ...Enjoy the delights of Sligo's Clayton Hotel!
Tue, Jun 08, 2021
Being invited to spend the weekend with my family at the the four-star Clayton Hotel Sligo was such a treat.
Read more ...Enjoy a Galway city tour
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
As we roll into the June Bank Holiday Weekend, we can almost taste the summer, those long bright evenings spent with friends and family, the hustle and bustle of Galway city streets, a drink sitting outside Taaffes as we watch the world go by or the luxury of a 99 from the Bon Bon while sitting on the Prom in Salthill.
Picturing all that, you’d be forgiven for thinking the world was as it once was, and although the prospect of jetting off to an exotic land for a week’s sun, sea and sangria may be off the cards this year we have this wonderful Island we call home offering some of the greatest holiday options around. We are lucky enough to have the greatest little city in the world right here to explore and experience this summer, so is it time to be a tourist in your own town?
Read more ...Dunguaire Castle - a picturesque stop along the Wild Atlantic Way
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Rumoured to be Ireland’s most photographed Castle, Dunguaire Castle, located just outside the picturesque fishing village of Kinvara, sits perched on the shores of Galway Bay.
Read more ...One of the 10 best things to do in Connemara this summer…
Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Farm Tours and Oyster Picnics serving up a Taste of the Atlantic
With the reopening of hospitality, the weather up and the June holiday weekend approaching, the summer holiday feeling is finally in the air.
Read more ...Never a better time to enjoy exciting city break experiences and attractive rates
Thu, May 27, 2021
With packages and attractive rates offering great value coupled with a range of interesting and exciting things to do, a break in Dublin makes more sense than ever.
Read more ...Book your break in the midlands
Thu, May 20, 2021
Explore the heart of Ireland this summer from your home away from home, The Prince of Wales Hotel, situated centrally on Church Street in Athlone. The hotel can be found alongside the River Shannon in a beautiful location. This stunning four-star hotel is the perfect choice for your break this summer.
The hotel is situated adjacent to Athlone’s train station and the Athlone Town Centre which offers guests the opportunity to leave the car at home, enjoy a perfect overnight getaway, and shop until you drop all nearby.
Read more ...The Skeffington Arms remains a Galway landmark
Thu, May 20, 2021
Ideally located in Eyre Square, the gateway to Galway city, The Skeffington Arms Hotel has been a pillar of hospitality for generations.
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