Shannon Airport set to reach the 2 million passenger mark by the end of 2024 Airport poised for highest level of traffic since 2009    Wednesday, 24th April 2024: Following a year of strong growth, Shannon Airport is gearing up to reach the 2 million passenger mark by the end of 2024, the first time since 2009. According to Mary Considine, CEO...
That’s a wrap! The hugely successful 2024 Waterford Festival of Food has come to a triumphant close!   More than 75,000 people attended this year’s Waterford Festival of Food, the largest attendance in its 15 year history Over 80 food events and activities over three days took centre stage around Dungarvan, wider Waterford. Waterford Festival of Food 2024 has launched the Irish festival...
Northern Ireland’s ascent as a must-visit tourism destination   A push towards green tourism and an unprecedented wave of international investment is reinvigorating Northern Ireland’s tourism industry. In the last few years, a number of major investments in Northern Ireland’s hotel stock has added more luxury options for visitors to this small region. In a story worthy of a Hollywood movie, Mick Boyle,...
Dramatic diving on display on Northern Ireland’s stunning Causeway Coast In July, Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast will be the backdrop to the fourth stop on the adrenaline-charged Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The famous Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has chosen picturesque Ballycastle, County Antrim, as the location for a mid-season stop (19–20 July) that is expected to...
Bealtaine welcomes summer with festival fun   The festival of Bealtaine in May marks the beginning of summer in the Celtic calendar and, since it’s Ireland, it’s a good excuse for a party. Falling midway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s four fire festivals, the others being Imbolc (February), Lughnasa (August) and the best known...
Reconnect with nature at the Wander Wild festival   Set against the stunning backdrop of the Killarney National Park, Ireland’s unique adventure and wellness festival offers a mix of thrills and mindfulness. The Wander Wild festival runs from 22–24 March 2024 in Killarney and this year has added 30 new events, an extended wellness hub and a bigger base camp in the...
  A TRIP AROUND CILLIAN MURPHY'S IRELAND AS ACTOR WINS OSCAR FOR ‘OPPENHEIMER’   All eyes are on currently on Cillian Murphy’s who has taken home a Golden Globe, a BAFTA now an Oscar for his outstanding performance in Oppenheimer. , CBS’s 60 Minutes travelled to Ireland to follow in Murphy's footsteps and discover the landscapes and vibrant cities that have shaped...
St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world Over 75 million people around the globe claim to be of Irish descent. So it’s little wonder St Patrick’s Day has become a worldwide phenomenon. They say everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day, and with parades and events happening from Australia to Zimbabwe, that’s easy to believe. When the Irish first left the...
Discover Stand up Paddle Boarding, Scale Ireland’s 3 Highest Peaks, take part in a Nature Valley Hike with Roz Purcell, and much more   With just 2 weeks remaining until the highly anticipated Wander Wild Festival in Killarney, which takes place from 22nd to 24th March, outdoor, adventure, and wellness enthusiasts are gearing up for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of...
Take your pick from great St Patrick’s Day celebrations around Ireland   On St Patrick’s Day all the major cities on the island of Ireland stage fantastic festivals. So why not avoid the Dublin crowds and seek one out this 17 March.   This year St Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday 18 March 2024 will be a public holiday. Lucky...

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