Discover the appeal of river cruising at Fahy Travel event

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Carrie Day, Ireland manager for Riviera Travel, will host a special river cruise information evening at Fahy Travel on Tuesday, February 4 at 6.30pm.

Research finds booking a holiday helps lift the January blues for majority of Irish adults

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

New research for Aer Lingus shows that holiday planning plays an important role for many people at the start of the year, with almost three quarters of Irish adults (73 per cent) saying that booking a holiday early helps lift the January blues or improves their mood. The survey also found that 85 per cent say it is important to book a trip early in the year so they have something to look forward to.

Plan your family summer holiday with Fahy Travel

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Planning a family holiday this summer? Look no further than Fahy Travel, Galway’s award-winning travel company, offering outstanding value and an unrivalled choice of destinations for families.

Top of the list for summer 2026 are Portugal and Spain, both firm favourites with Irish families. Portugal’s Algarve continues to impress with its golden beaches, family-friendly resorts, exciting waterparks and popular attractions such as Zoo Marine. Spain offers equally strong appeal, with a wide range of family resorts and activities across mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. These destinations are well serviced with several weekly flights from Knock and Shannon, and offer excellent accommodation options including hotels, apartment complexes and all-inclusive resorts.

Twenty six special cruise destinations and travel experiences for 2026

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

The JWT Cruises team in Galway wishes you all a very happy and exciting New Year full of adventures. The team, led by Caroline O’Toole, have picked 26 exciting cruise destinations and special travel experiences for 2026.

Fahy Travel Worldchoice welcomes 2026 with exciting travel opportunities

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

All at Fahy Travel Worldchoice would like to wish their valued customers a very happy New Year. Looking ahead to 2026, the team is excited to once again help holidaymakers plan their perfect summer escape.

Minister Canney urges people to check passports before booking holidays

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has urged people booking holidays in the next couple of weeks to check that their passports are in date before booking flights or making travel arrangements.

Celebrate the New Year at the world’s oldest lighthouse

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Are you looking for a special travel experience to ring in the New Year? Then take a trip to the world’s oldest operating lighthouse, on Hook Head in Co Wexford, where a unique historic event will take place on New Year’s Day.

Memorable travel experiences for 2026

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

December is the best time of the year to plan your next holiday. Caroline O’Toole, head of cruises and luxury holidays at JWT Travel, shares her top favourites to inspire your memorable travel experiences for 2026.

Ocean adventures

New tour and taste experience highlights Kerry’s spectacular seafood

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A tasty new Kerry visitor attraction is bringing shellfish, aquaculture heritage, marine biodiversity and fourth-generation storytelling to the Wild Atlantic Way.

Réalt na Mara Shellfish, an award-winning aquaculture business run by fourth-generation fishers based in Cromane, has opened a Shellfish Tour and Tasting Experience which includes a fully equipped visitor centre and multimedia hub.

Fahy Travel celebrates second consecutive win as Ireland’s Best Touring Agent

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Fahy Travel has been named Best Touring Agent in Ireland for the second consecutive year at a prestigious awards ceremony held at the Clayton Burlington Hotel on Friday night. The honour is particularly meaningful to the Galway-based company, as the award is determined entirely by public vote.

Basque in the wonder of Bilbao

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Nestled in the heart of the Basque Country in northern Spain, Bilbao has emerged as a dynamic and cosmopolitan city, renowned for its world-class museums, captivating architecture, and rich cultural heritage and gastronomy. Once an industrial powerhouse, Bilbao underwent a remarkable transformation in the late 20th century, reinventing itself as a cultural hub. Surrounded by rolling green hills the city now pops with the contrast of old and new.

Connemara National Park named Ireland’s most loved walk

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

New research has found that Connemara National Park in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, is Ireland’s most loved walk. With 2000 hectares of mountain views and beautiful native woodlands, it is a huge hit with Irish walkers and outdoor lovers.

The all-new Celebrity Xcel sets sail on it's inaugural voyages

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, was launched last week from its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its inaugural sailing was a 5-night Bahamas and Mexico sailing from November 18.

The all-new Celebrity Xcel sets sail on its inaugural voyages

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, was launched last week from its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its inaugural sailing was a 5-night Bahamas and Mexico sailing from November 18.

New survey reveals Galway as Ireland’s favourite festive getaway

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Galway has been voted Ireland’s ultimate festive escape, with over 50 per cent of respondents choosing its famous Christmas Market, fairy lights and romantic walks by the Corrib as the perfect seasonal city break.

Connemara National Park named Ireland’s most loved walk

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

New research has found that Connemara National Park in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, is Ireland’s most loved walk. With 2000 hectares of mountain views and beautiful native woodlands, it is a huge hit with Irish walkers and outdoor lovers.

Give the gift of travel this Christmas with Fahy Travel

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

It is that magical time of year again! The Christmas season is fast approaching, the lights are twinkling, the shops are buzzing, and everyone is searching for that perfect gift. But what do you buy for someone who already has everything, or who is not impressed by the latest gadgets?

This year, why not give something truly special — the gift of travel!

Canter away from boring Christmas gifts with Clonboo Riding School

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Looking for a Christmas gift that is a little out of the ordinary but full of fun? Discover the freedom, enjoyment, and lifelong skills that come with learning to ride at Clonboo Riding School, located just 10 minutes from Galway city.

Adrenaline-pumping fun at Galway City Karting

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Galway City Karting is one of the top activities in Galway. The track, located in Liosban Industrial Estate, provides adrenaline-fuelled fun to everyone aged seven and up.

JWT Cruises wins two awards at the 2025 Travel Centres conference and awards

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Galway-based JWT Cruises, part of JWT Travel, scooped two awards at the prestigious 2025 Travel Centres conference and awards, which took place at Lawlors Hotel in Naas on Saturday, November 8.

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