Category: Culture

  • Actor Liam Cunningham stars in new video showcasing Ireland

    Actor Liam Cunningham stars in new video showcasing Ireland

    Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) to create a new series of short videos to showcase Ireland.  The latest video in the series, unveiled 29 March features actor Liam Cunningham. In the video, Liam speaks about his love for Ireland and, in particular, for Kerry and West Cork. […]

  • Celebrity chef Donal Skehan to showcase Ireland in new food and travel TV series

    Celebrity chef Donal Skehan to showcase Ireland in new food and travel TV series

    Tourism Ireland is teaming up with celebrity chef Donal Skehan, to create a new food travelogue series, which will air on PBS in the United States later this year. Working with Inproduction TV, Tourism Ireland is co-funding the production of an eight-part TV series, all about an ‘active foodie’ holiday in Ireland. Viewers will see […]

  • The Beara Bridle Way

    The Beara Bridle Way

    Etched into the sides of the Miskish and Knockgour mountains of the Slieve Miskish range which knuckles the Beara peninsula west, the Beara Bridle Way is Ireland’s first ever horse trail. The main trail hugs the flanks of the mountains, overlooking 23 kilometres of rugged mountain scenery, stunning seascapes and dazzling island views. It includes some […]

  • Celtic Dance Music ~ Callum Mathers..

    Celtic Dance Music ~ Callum Mathers..

    Callum Donald Mathers, raised in Abbotsford, British Columbia, has built a 25 year career in Highland and Celtic music, showcasing the Celtic music community  in contemporary ways. The prodigious producer’s new project, under Celtic Dance Music, envisions Celtic and Highland fusion music thriving across live event, cinematic, and gaming platforms. Today, we’ll learn more about […]

  • Tourism Ireland announces line-up for St Patrick’s Day 2021

    Tourism Ireland announces line-up for St Patrick’s Day 2021

    In rolling out its St Patrick’s Day activations, Tourism Ireland aims to bring some positivity, hope and some fun to the almost 5 million Canadians who claim links to the island of Ireland and invites everybody across Canada to join in on the celebrations. At a time when people cannot travel, Tourism Ireland wants to […]

  • Liam Neeson joins Tourism Ireland to wish the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day

    Liam Neeson joins Tourism Ireland to wish the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day

    Wherever you are across the globe, keep Ireland in your heart this St Patrick’s Day 💚

  • March, Irish Heritage Month ~ Canada

    March, Irish Heritage Month ~ Canada

    March is now Irish Heritage Month in Canada thanks to James Maloney MP for all his efforts in making this happen- James Maloney,  who represents Etobicoke-Lakeshore in the Canadian House of Commons, celebrates after his motion to designate March as Irish Heritage Month passed unanimously. “It is about honouring the close bond between our two […]

  • 9 Facts about St. Patrick

    9 Facts about St. Patrick

    St Patrick’s Day is coming up, but just how much do you really know about Ireland’s patron saint? Why 17 March?Simple – the date marks the saint’s death. Patrick died in 461 in Saul, County Down. It was here that he had established his first church in a small and simple barn, after arriving nearby […]

  • 10 to try: traditional Irish food

    10 to try: traditional Irish food

    Where to enjoy traditional Irish foods in Dublin and Belfast, with a contemporary edge Like our infographic? Download it here! 1. Boxty Eat it at O’Holohan’s on the Barge, Belfast Like the sound of expertly prepared Irish food in a gorgeous environment? Then climb on board O’Holohan’s, moored at the Belfast Waterfront. This restaurant-on-a-barge is famed for […]

  • 10 reasons why Ireland is always in season

    10 reasons why Ireland is always in season

    Cosy traditional pubs, fairytale castle stays and fabulous festivals – no matter the season, Ireland’s welcome is sure to warm your heart City breaks You’ll find an amazing atmosphere in Ireland’s cities during the less crowded seasons of autumn and winter. In Dublin, usually bustling attractions like the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are a breeze to get around. […]