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THE CROWN FILM LOCATIONS IN SCOTLAND
It’s no secret that the Royal Family have had a long lasting love affair with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the Scottish film locations featured in Season 4 of the Netflix smash hit series, The Crown. Discover the landscapes that provided the backdrop for the popular series, as well as the […]
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The K Club to host Horizon Irish Open three times in five years
The Horizon Irish Open is to return to The K Club in County Kildare three times over the next five years as part of a long-term deal with the DP World Tour. The K Club, a previous Ryder Cup venue, will host the island of Ireland’s national open in 2023, 2025 and 2027 as part […]
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The best pubs in Ireland for the time of your life
Famed travel publisher Lonely Planet has created a list of the best pubs on the island of Ireland. Sláinte! From the collection of some 7,000 pubs scattered across the country, the leading travel guide has narrowed down its picks to a list of just 20, which it advises people to “bookmark” for their next trip. […]
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High-octane motorbike racing is back in Northern Ireland
The International North West 200 motorcycling spectacle is revving up for a return to Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coastal Route. Following a two-year hiatus, the road-racing spectacular will be on the starting grid from Sunday 8 May, with a hugely entertaining Race Week Festival running right up until the main race day of Saturday 14 […]
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Discovering Ireland the green way
With seven scenic off-road cycling routes to explore, bikes to hire and many accessible by train or bus, it’s easy to discover Ireland the green way. Grab a cycling helmet and head for Ireland’s fantastic greenways to enjoy spectacular scenery in an eco-friendly way. The Great Western Greenway in County Mayo led the way in […]
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Tourism Ireland to sponsor third and final series of Channel 4’s hit comedy Derry Girls
Huge audience across GB to see promotions for Walled City, Causeway Coast and Donegal The wait is over, as Channel 4’s smash hit comedy Derry Girls returns to screens (12 April), for the third and final series. With each episode set to reach a huge audience of TV viewers across GB, Tourism Ireland will sponsor the highly […]
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TARTAN DAY – 10 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT TARTAN
Look out your kilt or tartan trews – 6 April is Tartan Day, a chance for Scots both at home and overseas to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. Coinciding with the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, Tartan Day began in Canada in the 1980s and has since seen parades, ceilidhs and celebrations pop up all over North […]
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Vikings: Valhalla stars talk destination Ireland
A newly released Tourism Ireland video takes a behind-the-scenes look at Vikings: Valhalla, the upcoming Netflix Original, produced by MGM Television, which was filmed in County Wicklow. Premiering on Netflix from 25 February, the brand new series was filmed across the beautiful Wicklow Mountains in Ireland’s Ancient East. Set over 100 years after the events […]
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Five unexpected facts behind St Patrick’s Day
The big day – 17 March – will soon be here, and once again people all around the world will be inspired to pay homage to St Patrick, Ireland, and Irish culture and heritage. As one of the most popular cultural events on the planet, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions every year. Yet […]
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St Patrick’s Day traditions back in the old country
St Patrick’s Day in Ireland isn’t just a celebration of the patron saint, it’s also a demonstration of the pride of being Irish and a source of joy that helps to kick off the spring season. Around the world it might be all green beer, dressing up like leprechauns and donning ‘kiss me I’m Irish’ […]