Driving tourism forward — Gleneagle Group relaunches coach tours from across Ireland
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney has announced the relaunch of its hugely popular coach tours for 2022.
Read more ...A history holiday at Ashford Castle this April
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
A holiday brimming with history, heritage and culture is a traveller's delight and Ashford Castle is one hotel that can promise all three in abundance. The 800-year-old castle has withstood many key moments in Irish history, none more so significant than Ireland’s fight for freedom from British rule.
Read more ...The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Sitting in the magnificent 350-acre estate of Ashford Castle, the Lodge at Ashford Castle overlooks the magical Lough Corrib. The Lodge is a 64-bedroom hotel where guest bedrooms are individually appointed with furnishings and style to reflect luxury and comfort. With flat screen TVs, goose down duvets, pillows and even a pillow menu, complimentary triple filtered water, and a beautifully selected tea and coffee station in each room, guests are sure to feel pampered.
Read more ...Discover the Maldives with Fahy Travel
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
With more than 150 resort islands in the Maldives, choosing the most suitable for you can be daunting. Talk to the Maldives experts at Fahy Travel and let them help find the most perfect option for you.
Read more ...Trevi Fountain the holiday attraction with the best luck, survey shows
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy stands as the most popular location to visit for good fortune this year with a popularity score of 9.5 out of 10 - 90% higher than the average of 5 out of 10.
Book your long-awaited holiday with Fahy Travel
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
As Ireland opens up again, so does the world. Fahy Travel is the one-stop agent to help you plan the perfect family holiday.
Read more ...Live for a year in a restored ‘1 Euro’ Sicilian home
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
BY DECLAN VARLEY
The search is on for the ideal candidate to live rent-free for a year and host a decayed-turned-designer Italian heritage home. With a newfound flexibility to live and work remotely, one person will be given the opportunity to relocate to Sicily with their family, partner, or friend and move into this uniquely restored house.
The search is on for the ideal candidate to live rent-free for a year and host a decayed-turned-designer Italian heritage home. With a newfound flexibility to live and work remotely, one person will be given the opportunity to relocate to Sicily with their family, partner, or friend and move into this uniquely restored house.
Read more ...Set sail with Cruise Worldwide Fahy Travel
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Whether you are a cruise connoisseur or have yet to dip your toes into the world of luxury on-board travel, Fahy Travel can help you choose the perfect cruise. The dedicated Cruise Worldwide team, under the management of Caroline O’Toole, can guide you with incomparable personal experience and cruising knowledge, all you need to do is tell them where you want to go.
Read more ...Enjoy Ireland's biggest outdoor playground — the million acres of Coillte
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Welcome to Ireland’s biggest outdoor playground. It boasts one million acres of lush forests, wild bogs, magical mountains, flowing rivers, and beautiful beaches - all waiting to be enjoyed and explored.
Read more ...175,000 passengers fly through Ireland West Airport in 2021
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
2021 has proven to be another tough year at Ireland West Airport as the impact of COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on passenger numbers. Last year just 175,000 passengers passed through the airport, the second consecutive year where annual passenger numbers have fallen below 200,000, following passenger numbers of just 143,000 in 2020.
When compared to pre pandemic levels, passenger numbers in 2021 declined by 79% compared to the record high of 807,000 passengers in 2019.
Read more ...LegenDerry food and drink scene ensures rosy cheeks all round this winter
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Derry has oodles of yummy LegenDerry food and drink options to help visitors stay warm this winter. From cosy cafes to fireside restaurants and street food marvels to artisan bakers, the walled city is bursting with unique food experiences for all the family.
Read more ...Fáilte Ireland unveils first viewing points along the Burren Discovery Trail
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Fáilte Ireland has unveiled the first viewing points along the Burren Discovery Trail, a new looped route off the Wild Atlantic Way designed to encourage visitors to explore more and stay longer in the Burren.
Read more ...Clayton Hotel Galway nominated as finalist in prestigious wedding industry awards
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
The hard work and dedication to excellence of all the team at Clayton Hotel Galway was rewarded again last week as both the venue and their Wedding & Events Manager Debbie Foott have been selected as finalists in the prestigious weddingsonline awards.
Shortlisted for ‘Hotel Venue of the Year Connacht’ and “Wedding Co-Ordinator of the Year’, the overall winners will be announced at a ceremony on Monday 28th March 2022.
Read more ...Ryanair to commence new twice weekly service to Birmingham in March 2022
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement by Ryanair of a new year round service to Birmingham to commence in March 2022.
Read more ...Ashford Castle launches ‘meet the makers’ wine, dine and learn series
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Meet four of France’s leading winemakers and enjoy pairings with flavours of the West of Ireland
Read more ...Enjoy wonderful Wexford with a Christmas break at the Ferrycarrig Hotel
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Ferrycarrig Hotel offers guests the chance to relax and unwind this Christmas with a choice of two and three night packages including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St Stephen’s Day on offer.
Take the stress out of Christmas this year. Spend the festive season in a cosy and tranquil 'home from home' atmosphere, where the friendly staff will ensure a memorable experience for all the family.
Read more ...One in two Irish people living abroad are thinking of coming home for Christmas
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
One in two Irish people living abroad are considering coming back to Ireland for Christmas, according to a new survey from FRS Recruitment. This is up from the 3 out of 10 who said they were planning to travel at this time last year.
Those living in the UK or in the Middle East are the most likely to return home in December, with 64% saying they are considering the trip. This was followed by those living in other parts of Europe (57%), while only 42% of those in the US or Canada are likely to travel and on 31% of the Irish abroad living in Australia/ New Zealand.
Read more ...Aran Island Ferries wins Best Irish Experience
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Aran Island Ferries was awarded ‘BEST IRISH EXPERIENCE’ 2021 by travel2ireland and the Irish Travel Trade Network this week.
Read more ...Fáilte Ireland turns Dublin’s history and heritage into memorable experiences
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Minister Catherine Martin TD and Fáilte Ireland have announced that €1.7 million worth of enhancement work will soon be completed on 10 Dublin visitor attractions which will create new immersive experiences that bring to life stories that have shaped Ireland’s history and culture.
Read more ...Lally Tours offer for frontline workers
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
The winter has always been a particularly tough time on health services, the colder darker season brings with it the usual illnesses and ailments that put our frontline nurses and doctors under added pressure, this has long been true even before the last 20 months of pandemic battle.
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