The Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, together with Minister of State, Michael Ring TD, today (Tuesday 1th April 2015 ) officially launched Ireland’s Ancient East, Fáilte Ireland’s latest tourism initiative which will build on the wealth of historical and cultural assets in the east and south of Ireland. Fáilte Ireland has spent the last year working
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April 02, 2015 Center Parcs Longford will be the name of a new holiday village coming to the Irish market. Center Parcs – a leader in the UK family short break market, has announced plans to develop a holiday village at Newcastle Wood, five kilometres from Ballymahon, County Longford, and 21 kilometres from junction 9 (Athlone) of the M6 motorway
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Wicklow is situated immediately South of Dublin and is aptly named the ‘Garden Of Ireland’. Within an hours drive from Dublin, visitors can be trekking through beautiful countryside taking in forests, cliffs and wide open scenic landscapes. For family days out in Wicklow, the county has a multitude of activities, heritage and historic sites, golf, fishing, equestrian, shopping – the
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Days out in Carlow, situated just over 80km from Dublin with a haven of attractions providing excellent choices for families and groups. Located in the South East of Ireland, the county offers splendid countryside, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Blackstairs mountains that lie on the border of Co. Carlow and Co. Wexford. Carlow town enjoys a picturesque setting on
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Good news is always nice and it seems there’s more to go around after Fáilte Ireland (Ireland’s National Tourism Authority) published the 2013 guide to Ireland’s Top 10 attractions. The once again takes the lead, ahead of Dublin Zoo, with both venues crossing the million visitors mark which is a phenomenal achievement. Visitors to the famous Guinness Storehouse were up
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The best days out in Dublin and in the East of the country. Dublin has some of the country’s best days out including Ireland’s top paid Visitor Attraction – The Guinness Storehouse and also Ireland’s top free Visitor Attraction – The National Gallery of Ireland. Check out Dublin tours and visitor attractions, or stay overnight in some of the Ireland’s
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Find some of the best days out in Galway and things to do in the West of Ireland. View in a larger map is Ireland’s premier show cave and is situated in the Burren Co Clare, a place of stunning natural beauty on Ireland’s west coast. Take a 30 minute tour with expert guides as youi travel through this underground
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Bringing you some of the best day out in Cork and Southern Ireland for Families and Groups… View in a larger map Prince August Toy Soldier factory is Ireland’s only dedicated toy soldier making factory. Tours and work shops are available all year round with great Easter and Christmas events. Very popular for family days out and schools tours.
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from the web site… The ‘Wild Atlantic Way‘ is one of Fáilte Ireland’s signature projects to rejuvenate Irish tourism. Once fully-realised, the project will: assist in increasing visitor numbers, dwell time, spend and satisfaction along all parts of the route re-package the Atlantic seaboard as a destination to overseas and domestic visitors improve linkages between, and add value to, a
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