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Why you should travel to Ireland in the spring!
What’s not to love about Ireland in spring? New Tourism Ireland video explores why you should visit this season! Crisp mornings and sun-filled blue skies are just two of the reasons that make the island of Ireland the perfect place to visit in the spring, between March and June! Tourism Ireland’s lovely new video celebrates […]
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Minister Denis Naughton switches on the green lights at Niagara Falls
Worldwide tourism push gets the green light for St Patrick’s Day Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten (12 March) switched the green lights on Niagara Falls, as part of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Canada. Minister Naughten is in Canada as part of a “Promote Ireland” programme around St Patrick’s […]
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5 AMAZING WAYS TO SPEND A WEEK IN SCOTLAND
So, you’re planning to spend a week in Scotland? Now to decide where to go and what to do during your stay, that’s where we can help! Use these seven day itineraries to help guide the route for your trip, and the attractions, activities and places to visit along the way. 1. SCOTTISH FILM & […]
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ASHFORD CASTLE WINS “IRELAND’S BEST HOTEL SPA”
Ashford Castle Wins “Ireland’s Best Hotel Spa” Award for Second Year Running Ashford Castle is uniquely nestled on 350 acres of rolling West of Ireland countryside, overlooking the shores of Ireland’s second largest lake, Lough Corrib. The estate includes pristine gardens, originally created by Lady Ardilaun of the Guinness family and recently restored to their […]
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5 reasons why Ireland is THE place to go for a winter break
Looking for a winter break? With its snug pubs, wild landscapes and secret hideaways, Ireland is the perfect place to embrace the winter weather. 1. Momentous landscapes The Mourne Mountains, County Down: This was author CS Lewis’s playground as a child, and inspired the winter wonderland that is Narnia in The Lion, The Witch and […]
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Discover a host of hidden gems across the island of Ireland
Off the beaten track from dazzling light shows to amazing architecture… Going off the beaten track in Ireland is worth it. There’s a whole host of special places to discover, from impossibly beautiful little harbours to vast, undiscovered peninsulas, iconic castle ruins to ancient bog bodies. There’s even what locals call a magic road… The […]
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Canadian travel professionals check out Winterfell and Northern Ireland
A group of top Canadian tour operators and travel agents – all specialists in group tours and responsible for making the travel arrangements for a diverse range of large groups – has been visiting Co Down and Northern Ireland. They were here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI. The Canadians attended a ‘Canadian […]
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Lonely Planet declares Belfast and the Causeway Coast the Number One Region in the world to visit in 2018
Tourism Ireland rolls out promotional campaign around the world to maximise Lonely Planet accolade Belfast and the Causeway Coast have been named the Number One Region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet – coming in ahead of places like Alaska, the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France and the Aeolian islands in Italy. […]
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Air Canada Deepens Embrace of the Emerald Isle with Expanded Non-Stop Services to Ireland from Toronto and Montreal
First routes for Air Canada’s new Boeing 737-Max include Shannon, Dublin Non-stop, seasonal Toronto–Shannon, Montreal–Dublin routes begin June 2018 The existing Toronto–Dublin service will transfer to Air Canada mainline from Air Canada Rouge beginning October 29, 2017, with increased frequencies this winter, daily next summer Seasonal Vancouver–Dublin service resumes next summer with an increase in weekly frequencies to five from three MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ – Air […]
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Cork and Kerry Unite to Showcase Southern Comforts for International Media
A group of seven international journalists and bloggers with a combined audience reach of 3.5 million have arrived today for a showcase of all that can be found on the doorstep of Cork Airport. The journalists – hailing from Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and India – are on a visit hosted by […]