So there I was; Moscow

Tue, Nov 03, 2020

Travelling abroad in 2020 has pretty much been a no go option for most of us due to the pandemic. No doubt our travelling itches are growing more irritable by the day so Matt Cassidy is here to provide a few suggestions on where we should go next year (fingers crossed).

Galway is voted friendliest city in Europe

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

We may not be able to travel very far at the moment, but Galway is the place to be according to readers of prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, who have named it the friendliest city in Europe in the annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Galway topped the list of the Top Ten Friendliest Cities in Europe in the latest edition of Condé Nast Traveller, ahead of second place Dublin, showing that Ireland is still top of people's minds when it comes to holiday destinations.

Ryanair announces four week suspension of flights from Ireland West Airport

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Ryanair has announced it will suspend flight operations from Ireland West Airport and the other regional airports from Saturday November 14 until Sunday December 13. The airline has said the suspension of flight services is due to a collapse in travel demand as a result of the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the current travel restrictions in place.

Treat yourself to a Skeffington Arms Hotel voucher

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The three-star Skeffington Arms Hotel in Galway City is an intimate, luxury boutique hotel with a BIG personality, offering affordable accommodation in the 'City of the Tribes'. This hotel offers you fantastic value with a premium service located directly on Eyre Square.

Discover Loughrea from the Loughrea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

My heart-strings make sweet music if I but think of you

And if you should call me darling, I would wear a feathered shoe

Grá for Gaillimh at The Galmont  — take a Galway-cation!

Mon, Oct 12, 2020

Take a Galway-cation and explore your locality this autumn with a stay in The Galmont Hotel & Spa. Enjoy everything that is The Galmont — lovely rooms, dining out on the best of fresh local produce, the swimming pool and Spirit One Spa, and views of Lough Atalia from the outdoor hot tub.

Halloween family fun at The Charleville Park Hotel

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

As one of Ireland's best loved family hotels, the four-star Charleville Park Hotel has the perfect fun family staycation for you this Halloween.

Make a break for it with Treacy’s Hotel Group

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Are you thinking about making a break for it this autumn? Treacy's Hotel Group has created great value packages at its hotels in Waterford, Wexford, and Clare. The Treacys Trio offer is the group's top selling autumn package with three nights B&B for only €99 per person and is a massive hit with our guests.

BIM and Chef Network partner up in a tour of Connemara’s seafood highlights

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, has teamed up with Chef Network, a professional community which connect chefs across the country, to promote the seafood experience of Taste The Atlantic.

The partnership aims to showcase the enormous potential for visitor food experiences (particular seafood experiences) on the Wild Atlantic Way, to promote and encourage the use of local seafood on menus by other chefs/hospitality operators, and to encourage the partnership between producers and chefs to deliver this.

Discover Donegal from the Central Hotel

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Make a break for it this autumn and book your staycation along the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal town. Enjoy a great value midweek offer with three nights' bed & breakfast from €135 per person sharing, available on select dates this autumn.

Enjoy a fun-filled family break at Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown was recently listed by TripAdvisor in its Best of the Best Travellers' Choice Awards in two categories in Ireland - in Top Hotels Ireland for overall score, and it was also listed as a great value hotel in the Bargain Hotels category.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

Discover old Dublin charm at the Castle Hotel

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Right in the heart of Dublin, the city’s oldest hotel is a Georgian classic offering family-friendly accommodation with outstanding Irish hospitality.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

Learn to paint with Don Conroy at The Lodge at Ashford

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Artist and national treasure Don Conroy will be at The Lodge at Ashford this October to host a weekend painting workshop.

Go with the flow in Athlone this autumn

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

If you think tourism has looked a bit frantic over the summer, a slow break in Athlone could be just the ticket for your autumn break away. Inspired by the River Shannon, lazily meandering south from Lough Ree, Athlone is embracing slow tourism with enthusiasm. River cruises, walking tours, gentle cycling routes, and relaxing spa treatments all play their part in creating the ultimate laid-back holiday experience in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.

When Is the Right Time to Travel This Summer?

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

When you’re chomping at the bit to travel abroad and escape the lockdown situation, where should you go, and is it the right time to do so?

Summer is surely a time to get away from it all, decompress, and see new sights. Yet it’s a highly unusual year compared to previous years. Some countries are opening up, but others are closing back down again or tightening restrictions due to the risk of Covid-19.

The one night foodie escape — relax and unwind at The Johnstown Estate

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Leave the lockdown behind and escape with a one night foodie package at The Johnstown Estate. And yes, that means someone else prepares every gorgeous bite you eat during your stay, and then cleans up again afterwards. Bliss!

Family adventures at Trinity City Hotel

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

A sister property of Galway’s Galmont Hotel & Spa, Harbour Hotel, and Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Trinity City Hotel is providing readers of the Galway Advertiser with a special family offer of €136 bed & breakfast.

Derry Girls' Nicola Coughlan in new Tourism Ireland film showcasing Galway

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Nicola Coughlan, a star of the hit Channel 4 comedy series, Derry Girls, features in a new Tourism Ireland film showcasing Galway.

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