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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 […]
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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 💚
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Six of the best Irish hikes for your bucket list
From scenic beginner trails to challenging upland peaks, the island of Ireland offers a massive variety of utterly beautiful hiking opportunities. With hundreds of trails to hit for every level of ability, few countries can match the diversity, drama and convenience of Ireland’s emerald green landscape. Lacing up those boots for a hiking holiday might […]
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8 splendid Irish castles and manors to lay your head for the night
Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes. Crown an Irish vacation with a stay in one of the island’s magnificent castles or stately homes where you can relax in accommodation fit for a king. 1. Ashford Castle, Co MayoThe 800-year-old, multi-award-winning Ashford Castle offers opulent five-star […]
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The sounds of Belfast’s shipyard to come to life
The noise of striking metal emanating from the shipyard that built RMS Titanic has inspired ‘SoundYard’, an exciting new sound installation on Belfast’s Maritime Mile. Created from a series of lightweight metal tubes suspended from a timber structure, the SoundYard installation consists of a constellation of hanging chimes that echo and evoke the noises that […]
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Fancy the job of a lifetime on an Irish island?
The dream job of working as a caretaker on a remote island off Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way is up for grabs. Two caretaking vacancies for the Great Blasket Island, which lies off the coast of County Kerry were posted on social media last week. Billy O’Connor and his partner Alice Hayes, who own four cottages and […]
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Immerse yourself in Welsh adventures
There’s no better way to experience Wales before you visit in person than with epic virtual reality 360° videos. Filmed on location with a state of the art 360° camera rig to capture all the action. Celtic Quest Coasteering, Pembrokeshire Cardiff International White Water, Cardiff Dolphin Dive Zip World Velocity, Bethesda Image Lead – © Hawlfraint y […]
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Wales from your sofa – explore the country!
Even if you can’t visit Wales right now, you can still tour regions from the comfort of your sofa. Find out what Wales has in store for your future Let photographer Alyn Wallace take you on a tour of Wales, with three years’ worth of footage, condensed into three minutes Mid Wales If you’re after a gentle, […]
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Looking forward to welcoming visitors to Wales in 2021, when it’s safe to do so!
The COVID-19 global emergency caused an unprecedented health and economic crisis in 2020. Along with other countries across the globe, we were, and continue to be in the extraordinary position of asking our visitors – from within the UK and across the globe – to stay home and instead plan to visit Wales in the future. We’re hoping to […]
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New fund to support Marine and Outdoor Tourism
Adventure and marine tourism businesses in Scotland will be able to apply for a share of a new £2.5 million fund to help them prepare for the 2021 visitor season. The new fund will be launched towards the end of January and will be administered by VisitScotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. Sector Groups […]