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New World Invitational golf event for Northern Ireland
This year’s Northern Ireland Open is being made over into an exciting new world pro event for men and women golfers. In an extraordinary year for golf fans on the island of Ireland, the NI Open, formerly the most successful and best attended event on the European Challenge Tour, has been transformed into a new […]
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Great Lighthouses of Ireland ‘Shine a Light’ on Summer
Shine A Light on Summer Festival is taking place from top to toe on the island of Ireland at five of our Great Lighthouses Shine A Light on Summer Festival is taking place from top to toe on the island of Ireland at fiveour Great Lighthouses – at Fanad Head in the wilds of Donegal, at […]
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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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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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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 Mayo The 800-year-old, multi-award-winning Ashford Castle offers […]
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Galway Races Summer Festival – always a winner
Equine events don’t come more exhilarating than the racing, fashion and atmosphere of the Galway Races. Famed in folklore, poetry and song, the iconic Galway Races Summer Festival is not just a seasonal equestrian event – it’s an Irish institution. With 52 races over seven days, 31ST July-6th August, Ireland’s top horseracing event attracts the best horses […]
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A Weave of Ice and Fire
Beautiful tapestry showcases Northern Ireland’s links with Game of Thrones® Game of Thrones® season 7 has finally hit the screens. Northern Ireland is one of the main filming locations for the hit TV series, and to immortalise the unforgettable series locations, from Winterfell to the Iron Islands, Tourism Ireland has unveiled a giant, 77-metre long, […]
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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” […]
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Soaring Over the Wild Atlantic Way
Take a road trip that you will never forget over Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest defined coastal driving route. Fly over the majestic Cliffs of Moher, snow-white beaches and azure seas – and that’s just for starters. Discover more at www.ireland.com/wildatlanticway