Get to know Celebrity Cruises at Fahy Travel event next week

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Valerie Murphy of Celebrity Cruises will be present at Fahy Travel Galway on Thursday, March 21 at 6.30pm to answer all your questions about this innovative cruise company.

Ireland West Airport welcomes announcement of record summer sun schedule with Ryanair

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement of Ryanair’s biggest ever summer sun and European city break schedule from the airport, along with the commencement of a new service to Tenerife this summer with Ryanair.

Take to the literary trail in Longford

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

A new and exciting audio tour has been launched to guide visitors along Longford’s 73km Literary Trail. The audio tour, which celebrates Longford’s rich literary history at nine points along the trail, is now freely accessible to visitors online at Longford.ie.

Explore Andalucia with an escorted tour

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

One of the more popular escorted tours available through Fahy Travel is the Essence of Andalucia Tour, which is available again this autumn.

Step into spring with a visit to Birr Castle Demesne

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Birr Castle Demesne has a world-famous collection of plants and trees, and spring/summer is the best time to experience the spectacular floral displays in this historic destination.

Discover the delights of Gran Canaria

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fahy Travel's office manager Clodagh is just back from holidays in Amadores, Gran Canaria with her son, staying in the four-star Gloria Palace Amadores Hotel. There are weekly departures from Shannon to Gran Canaria during the winter months, and you can avail of winter sun temperatures between 18°C and 24°C, perfect for Irish holidaymakers.

One of the highlights was a visit to Puerto Mogan by water taxi. Often called 'Little Venice', this resort is a very quaint village on the sea front, famous for its vibrant flowers and charming architecture.

Low snow impacting your ski holiday? your rights explained

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

As Europe faces another warm winter, millions of travellers who embrace the slopes annually, are confronting a stark reality: significant snow shortages across favourite ski resorts in Europe and North America. This development is particularly disheartening for those planning ski holidays for half term and up until the season's end around April, particularly when costs can end up amounting to thousands of euros per person.

Forbes awards Ashford Castle and its spa the highest ranking possible in global awards

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Winning a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating is a milestone moment for any hotel, but retaining it can be the challenge, according to Niall Rochford, Managing Director at Ashford Castle, which has retained its Forbes ranking for a fifth consecutive year. The annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards (FTG) rates the world’s most luxurious properties and is the world’s only independent rating system. Ashford Castle was Ireland’s first hotel to achieve a Five-Star ranking in the annual honours list (2020), the top rating possible and the ultimate gold standard in hospitality.

Have an eco-friendly holiday

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

With the recent controversy over the limit on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport, sustainability is becoming more important as we plan our annual getaway. We can all play our part in small simple ways, including tour companies which are developing eco friendly holidays.

The team at Fahy Travel can help you choose eco-friendly accommodations at most destinations. TUI Holidays has a TUI Blue programme featuring properties which practise energy conservation and waste reduction.

South Africa honeymoons

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

South Africa is one of the more popular honeymoon destinations, it offers a unique blend of beautiful countryside, a varied climate, and a host of activities not available in any other country.

Discover the world’s best stargazing sites

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Stargazers looking for the best spots to see some of the galaxy's most breathtaking constellations are being advised on top locations around the world.

Book now for amazing cruise offers

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

If you are still thinking of that special holiday for the coming season, according to Fahy Travel, Galway now is the time to take advantage of an amazing offering from MSC Cruises.

MSC is an award-winning cruise company and currently Fahy Travel’s best-seller for families in the Mediterranean with special rates for children 17 years and under.

Enjoy hassle-free exploring on a coach tour

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Fahy Travel has seen a growing interest in coach touring holidays this season. This type of holiday offers several advantages, allowing you to explore and relax at the same time.

Irish festivals and events to look forward to this spring and summer

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

From food and music festivals to sculpture trails, sailing events, outdoor adventures, science extravaganzas and scare attractions, make 2024 a year to remember by adding some of these top festivals and events to your calendar.

Get ready to plan your 2024 getaway with Fahy Travel

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Fahy Travel would like to remind all customers that the shop will be reopening on Saturdays from January 6.

Looking forward to a bumper season, the company is encouraging customers, particularly families, to get in as early as possible.

Get on board for the Aer Lingus January Sale

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

Aer Lingus launch January sale and announce three new destinations to for its 2024 summer schedule: Sicily, Crete and Turkey.

Book now for summer 2024

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

"We have never had as much interest in summer 2024 at this time of year," says Maura Fahy, managing director of Fahy Travel.

Bookings for next season are well up on last year, and Galway’s award winning travel company is encouraging customers to book early, particularly for the Shannon and Knock departures, where prices will continue to increase as the best prices are picked up by those in a position to make their mind up now.

Belfast among TikTok’s favourite cities for a winter experience

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Belfast has been named as one of the best cities for a winter holiday experience, with more than eight million seasonal hashtags on TikTok, a survey has found. London, New York, Manchester, Edinburgh and Paris round out the top five.

Go to National Museum for Christmas carols, local crafts, and a Charles Dickens classic at Turlough Park

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The National Museum of Ireland is inviting people to discover some Christmas traditions from yesteryear, through a new programme of events and activities at Turlough Park, Castlebar, this month.

Now is the perfect time to book a cruise

Thu, Nov 23, 2023

The team at Fahy Travel, Bridge Street, are just back from the Worldchoice annual conference at the Radisson Hotel in Little Island, Cork.

The event was attended by the main industry suppliers of the Worldchoice group.

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