Singapore fling: Roaming the Lion City

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Singapore is a destination that seems to have rewritten the rules of urban travel.

Top five winter sun cruise destinations

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

If you are dreaming of leaving grey winter days behind and sailing into the sunshine, the cruise and luxury holiday experts at JWT Travel have picked their top five winter sun cruise destinations.

Canary Islands and Madeira

Fahy Travel’s Maura Fahy highlights the positive role of AI at ITAA 2026 conference

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association’s (ITAA) 2026 Annual Conference brought together travel professionals from across Ireland for four days of networking, learning and industry insight on Spain’s beautiful Costa Dorada.

Discover Lithuania’s wild side with a walking holiday

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Beyond Lithuania’s cities lies a landscape of quiet drama: ancient forests, misty bogs, glacial lakes and dunes shaped by the Baltic winds. Best explored on foot, these wild places offer a different side of Europe — one where you can walk for hours through seemingly untouched landscapes and still be back in town by evening.

Discover the world with Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Fahy Travel has built an enviable reputation for creating memorable holidays, with escorted tours becoming an increasingly popular choice among travellers. The company is a two-time winner of the ITTN Touring Award and an expert in all things touring. Alongside an extensive range of sun holidays, ski breaks, cruises and honeymoons, Fahy Travel's escorted tours offer the perfect opportunity to discover new destinations with the reassurance and expertise of their experienced sales team.

For solo travellers, escorted tours have grown significantly in popularity. Travelling alone no longer means travelling alone – these tours provide the chance to meet like-minded people, make new friendships and share unforgettable experiences while exploring destinations both near and far.

Shannon Airport breaks one million summer passenger mark as traffic jumps 11.5%

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

More than one million passengers travelled through Shannon Airport between May and August this year, as the airport recorded an 11.5% increase in summer passenger traffic compared with the same period in 2025.

Lonely Planet names Killary Fjord among world’s top destinations for 2027

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Killary Fjord has earned global recognition after being named among Lonely Planet’s top destinations to visit in 2027.

Fahy Travel enjoys a bird’s-eye view of the Irish Open with Emirates

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Fahy Travel Galway was among the special guests of Emirates at the Irish Open last weekend, enjoying a memorable few days at Doonbeg and a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the 18th hole as Shane Lowry produced a thrilling performance to claim victory.

Celebrate Halloween in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Samhain in the Heartlands has unveiled its programme for 2026, with a rich calendar of Halloween events set to unfold across Longford and Westmeath in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.

Shannon Airport and Air Canada announce new non-stop Shannon-Toronto service

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Shannon Airport and Air Canada have announced a new non-stop service between Shannon and Toronto. Launching in June 2027, the new route provides travellers with the only direct connection to Canada from Shannon.

Fahy Travel highlights Toronto as new city-break destination from Shannon

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Fahy Travel is delighted with the announcement of a new direct Air Canada service between Shannon Airport and Toronto, highlighting the Canadian city as an exciting new option for Irish holidaymakers.

Looking for somewhere new? The new Shannon-Toronto service offers connections to America's West Coast and Cancun in Mexico, a very popular destination for Galway holidaymakers.

JWT Cruise and Luxury Holiday Show takes place this Sunday at the Salthill Hotel

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

The JWT Cruise and Luxury Holiday Show takes place at the Salthill Hotel this Sunday, September 13, from 11am to 4.30pm.

Autumn is Killarney's quiet triumph

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

There is something wonderfully familiar about autumn in Killarney. The crowds soften, Killarney National Park takes on richer colours, and the crisp Kerry air seems to invite you to slow down, explore and simply enjoy the Kingdom. At The Brehon Hotel & Spa, the team are very fond of this season – and for good reason.

Fahy Travel’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2027

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Ready to swap those dark winter mornings for sunshine, sandy beaches and a well-earned escape? Now is the perfect time to start planning your winter 2027 getaway, and the team at Fahy Travel have some fantastic destinations to choose from.

New passport requirement for motorists travelling between Ireland and Britain

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

All passengers and motorists travelling with Irish Ferries between the Republic of Ireland and Britain will soon be required to carry a valid passport.

Get your tickets for the JWT Cruise and Luxury Holiday Show 2026

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

The JWT Travel team in Galway is getting ready to welcome visitors to the third edition of their show, this year featuring both stunning cruise and luxury holidays.

Discover a different kind of holiday with Sunway

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Looking for a holiday with a difference? Fahy Travel can help you discover the perfect Sunway escorted tour, where travel, friendship and unforgettable experiences come together.

Family days out in Ireland’s Ancient East

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

From ancient monuments and historic houses to woodland adventures, water sports and family-friendly attractions, Ireland’s Ancient East is packed with experiences that bring the past and present together. Stretching across a rich landscape of counties, the region offers plenty of opportunities for families to explore, learn and, most importantly, have fun together.

The 17-county concept that connects 5,000 years of stories

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Ireland’s Ancient East is a tourism marketing concept developed by Fáilte Ireland to bring together one of the richest concentrations of history, heritage and culture in the country.

The wonders of Ireland’s Ancient East

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

There are places in Ireland where the past does not feel distant. It rises from the landscape in weathered stone, in the curve of an ancient hill, in the hush of a ruined abbey, and in the stories that seem to linger on the wind. Nowhere is this sense of living history more enchanting than in Ireland’s Ancient East — a region where thousands of years of human imagination, faith, conflict and creativity have left their mark upon the land.

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