Ireland

New Shannon Tourism Masterplan to transform tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and drive rural development. A major new plan to develop the tourism potential of the Shannon region, The Shannon Tourism Masterplan, has been launched by Darragh O’Brien T.D, Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage and Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media with...

  Everybody knows a pint of Guinness always tastes better in Ireland – but beyond the famous black stuff there is so much more to explore for this year’s International Beer Day   The global celebration of beer on 5 August is the perfect excuse to go on a beer journey around the array of mainstream breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs dotted across...

Relics of the martyred St Valentine are enshrined in a Dublin city-centre church, thanks to a bit of Irish charm. Every year in and around St Valentine’s Day, couples from far and wide make a beeline for the Shrine of St Valentine in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin.  Over the last few decades the church in Aungier Street, maintained by the Carmelite order,...

Ireland’s second city has been called “an emerging urban renaissance” in the prestigious Nat Geo travel list. National Geographic has included Cork in its picks for Best of The World 2025, the brand’s annual list of the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the upcoming year. Developed in close consultation with Nat Geo’s team of travel experts and international...

Go off the beaten path and discover magical places to stay in the heart of nature in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland landscape is a stunning mix of mountains, lakes, woodlands and spectacular coastal scenery making it the ideal place to disconnect from stress and reconnect with nature. Finding accommodation to suit your mood couldn’t be easier with options ranging from...

Irish Travel Agents Association call for uniformity of COVID-19 testing across Europe The ITAA support the decision that travellers into Ireland will be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test Dublin, 6 January 2021. The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the decision from Government to require a negative COVID-19 test from all travellers into Ireland, and is calling for...

Ireland’s premium golf offering goes far beyond its fabulous fairways to encompass exclusive, tailored, VIP experiences. This July the spotlight will again be on Ireland’s spectacular golf courses as Royal Portrush on the famous Causeway Coast swings into action to host The 153rd Open. The links course is considered to be one of the world’s best and is among...

One of Ireland’s leading diaspora initiatives is today launching a new network of regional Irish partners to connect those of Irish heritage abroad with their places of origin. Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO), which has more than 150,000 members worldwide, wants to team up with local organisations to help drive regional tourism as part of the economic recovery. One of Ireland’s leading...

Ireland is a special place to experience one of nature’s most enchanting natural phenomena – the dawn chorus. With its lush landscapes and rich biodiversity, the island of Ireland is a favourite for birdwatchers, but it is also a magical place for anyone to hear the wonderfully uplifting sound of birds welcoming a new day. Spring and summer are the...

Have you ever spent the night on the coast’s edge, under the guiding beams of one of Ireland’s many lighthouses? Or been king or queen of a romantic castle for two? Well the Irish Landmark Trust has been saving and restoring heritage buildings throughout the island of Ireland that were at risk of being lost through neglect or inappropriate...