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Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign wins gold at The Travel Marketing Awards in London
Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones campaign has won another award – this time for ‘Best Use of Social Media’, at the annual Travel Marketing Awards, which took place recently in London. Beating off stiff competition from Thomson Holidays, Cruise.co.uk and Turismo de Canarias to claim the title, the award was presented to representatives of Tourism […]
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Golf in Ireland
“My favourite place to play golf is in Ireland,” says Bill Murray. “It’s the most beautiful country to play golf in. And when you come as a guest, you’re treated like a king.” After all, this is the home of champions. Follow in Rory McIlroy’s footsteps at Royal Portrush in Antrim or his home course of Holywood in Down. Take a trip […]
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Clan celebrations
Highland games once saw clan members go head-to-head in fierce competition – and you’ll still see this enthusiasm when clans muster all their might in a tug-war. These days, clan attendance at games is now more of a social and ceremonial affair. Some Highland games are part of a wider clan gathering – a celebratory […]
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Highland Dancing
Dancers give dazzling displays of fancy footwork in Scottish dances, such as the sword dance and the famous Highland fling. Competing for titles both solo and in groups, their colourful outfits and infectious energy will leave you in high spirits. The Cowal Highland Gathering is renowned for the quality of its Highland dancing, drawing […]
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Tourism Ireland wishes the world a Happy St Patrick’s Day
New Tourism Ireland film celebrates the greenest day of the year and invites the world to visit the island of Ireland Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new online film for St Patrick’s Day 2017, to encourage prospective holidaymakers to come and visit Ireland this year. The 60-second film includes wonderful footage shot around the island […]
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SPEYSIDE’S MALT WHISKY TRAIL
Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail is the only trail of its kind in the world. Set in the heart of stunning Speyside, this trail takes in seven world-famous working distilleries, one historic distillery and the fascinating Speyside Cooperage. Speyside is famous for its wonderful whisky and is often called ‘Malt Whisky Country’. It’s home to more […]
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8 ICONIC FILM LOCATIONS IN SCOTLAND
From settings for well-loved TV shows to famous film locations, Scotland’s jaw-dropping landscapes dazzle on screen, but nothing beats the feeling of visiting a real-life filming location in person. Immerse yourself in the worlds of James Bond, Harry Potter and many other well-known characters by visiting the Scottish film locations that their stories have played […]
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ORKNEY’S HIDDEN SECRETS
Some of Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions have been taking centre stage recently, thanks to the three-part BBC Two programme ‘Britain’s Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney’. Presenters including Neil Oliver and Chris Packham toured the islands, exploring some of the fascinating archaeology on offer. But what about the other locations, the hidden parts of Orkney […]
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The five best walks close to Dublin City Centre
Bordered by Meath to the north, Kidare to the east, Wicklow to the south and the Irish Sea Dublin is beautifully positioned between four locations of natural beauty and majesty that make it an ideal location for hikers and lovers of the outdoors to get out and about and breath deep that iconic Irish air […]
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Ireland Through the Eyes of an Artist
Tour Facilitators Maureen Fautley & Dawn-Angela Seeley from Oakville, Ontario have a combined 16 years experience working with travel agents to take their boutique, small groups of artists, artist types (and significant others) to destinations like Ireland, Tuscany, France and Mexico. Their experience tells them that what separates their tours from the “Big Bus Tours” […]