Bunratty Castle and Folk Park shortlisted for two national tourism awards

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been shortlisted for two prestigious national tourism awards in The Irish Hospitality Awards 2022.

Discover the countryside with Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe - Corribside Hillwalking Club was set up in 1999 to enjoy the hills of Clare, Galway, and Mayo.

The club gets together at least every second Sunday, come rain, hail, or shine. Living in the west of Ireland means that the weather can be unpredictable, so members rely on good waterproofs to prevent soggy sandwiches.

Black Friday offers from The Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, located in Enfield, Co Meath, has some great special offers available for Black Friday.

Brand new festival for Inis Meáin — another reason to visit

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

BY DECLAN VARLEY
A brand new blackberry festival, ‘Féile na bPuiteachaí’ will take place on Inis Meáin on Saturday October 1, celebrating the island’s blackberries with a wide variety of events.

Shannon Airport says 'bon voyage' as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a service to Paris with new carrier Vueling this week. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays.

Murphy and Mulligan join the fold at Ashford Castle

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

What could be better than roaming Ashford Castle’s 350-acre estate with two magnificent Irish Wolfhound pups by your side?

It’s time to book a winter sunshine break

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Summer 2022 was a sell out season, and if like many Galwegians you didn’t manage to get away, you might well be in need of a break this winter.

Bus Éireann announces special direct services for Galway Garth fans

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is encouraging country music fans in Galway to leave their cars at home when travelling to the Garth Brooks concerts in Dublin this week, by taking one of their special direct services from Galway Bus Station to Busáras in Dublin instead.

Bus Éireann is running the special services on each day where a concert is scheduled, September 9/10/11/16/17. Services from Galway (direct to Dublin) will depart at 12.00pm from Galway Bus Station and arrive at Busáras in Dublin at 15.15pm. Return services will depart Busáras at 23.55pm and arrive at Galway Bus Station at 3.10am. Tickets are just €35 euro return and can be booked online at expressway.ie

Guide to budget sightseeing in Madrid

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Frugal travellers looking to explore Spain’s capital city are being offered a guide to budget-friendly sightseeing spots.

Experience the beauty of Cancun

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Fahy Travel are delighted to announce that there will be a non-stop flight from Dublin to Cancun in Mexico offering a wide range of holiday packages from next June (2023).

The appetite for travel is stronger than ever and customers who may not have travelled abroad at all, or as much as they would’ve liked over the last two years, can now plan well ahead into next year and setting their sights further afield.

Fáilte Ireland plans to revitalise cruise tourism in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Building on the recent interest shown by domestic visitors in hiring cruisers on the River Shannon, Fáilte Ireland has initiated a study to examine how the sector can be developed and grown within the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region over the next ten years.

Discover a new cruise experience

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Enchanted Princess® cruise ship offers an extraordinary new cruise experience.

Continuing on the Banana Pancake Trail

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Travellers visiting SouthEast Asia tend to flock to locations such as Bali in Indonesia and Thai Islands like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui. These destinations have become major hotspots over the years, known for their sandy beaches and wonderful scenery.

Malaysia at a glance

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Malaysia is one of the most underrated countries in SouthEast Asia. Having previously heard next to nothing about the region and finding little online, I travelled to Malaysia with few expectations.

Great deals now available on summer 2023 holidays

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

While the full programme is not yet on sale, there are quite a number of the more popular family holiday destinations open for booking for 2023 through Fahy Travel. Most departures are from Dublin, however charter flights from Shannon to Lanzarote and Salou are now loaded in the system, with a limited number of free child places available.

Book your cruise now for great savings

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

You can now enjoy incredible savings with Norwegian Cruise Line. Book today and enjoy 40 per cent off cruises and fly cruises all over the world.

The Lifts Of Moher — Electric buggies wheeled out at Clare visitor attraction

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

People with disabilities or reduced mobility can now fully enjoy every part of the Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare has to offer courtesy of two electric buggies.

Traversing the Banana Pancake Trail

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

BY AISLING COWLEY
After months of researching potential destinations and planning my trip to Southeast Asia, I came across the ‘Banana Pancake Trail’. The banana pancake trail received its name from the inexpensive banana pancakes that are served at street markets throughout Southeast Asia and are so popular with backpackers in particular.

Discover Andalucia with a guided tour

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Experience the world differently with a guided tour. See the side of a destination few will discover by experiencing hidden gems revealed by those in the know.

Take a journey into the past at the National Famine Museum

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

By Una Sinnott
Strokestown in Co Roscommon is far from a typical rural Irish town. At the end of the broad main street - the second widest in the country - grand arched gates mark the entry to a wonderful time capsule - Ireland’s National Famine Museum, which has reopened following a €5 million redevelopment.

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