# Fáilte Ireland

There's a lack of new hotel rooms in regional cities. Here's why investors aren't biting

Fáilte Ireland says that Kilkenny and Galway are crying out for fresh accommodation.

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Dec 7th 2018, 9:45 AM

Ireland could be pitched as a 'detox destination' for soul-searching celebs

A State-sanctioned report says the travel sector should chase well-heeled tourists.

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Nov 29th 2018, 4:25 PM

Fewer visitors toured Ireland by bus last year - and not everyone's blaming it on Brexit

Industry figures say poor parking facilities are also hindering the sector.

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Nov 1st 2018, 5:35 PM

# Surprising by nature

Tourism officials quietly overhaul Dublin's multimillion-euro marketing brand

Three years after its initial launch, the industry says the ‘breath of fresh air’ tag hasn’t been embraced.

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Oct 14th 2018, 7:30 AM

Tourism officials have quietly overhauled Dublin's multimillion-euro marketing brand

Three years after its initial launch, the industry says the ‘breath of fresh air’ tag hasn’t been embraced.

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Oct 11th 2018, 3:41 PM

How Donegal is using its status as one of the west's least-visited counties as a selling point

State tourism figures suggest the region’s overseas visitor numbers declined last year.

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Sep 30th 2018, 7:30 PM

'Brits aren't overly physical': How Irish tourism operators are being told to sell overseas

Fáilte Ireland has been handing out advice on marketing to key regions.

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Sep 20th 2018, 4:35 PM

# don't be shy

New festival series to try entice the diaspora to visit Ireland

The first events receiving funding from the scheme will take place this October in Limerick and Donegal.

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Aug 21st 2018, 3:03 PM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Here are Ireland's most – and least – popular holiday destinations

Everywhere bar the border region and midlands recorded an increase in overseas visitors last year.

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Aug 12th 2018, 8:00 PM

Here are Ireland's most – and least – popular holiday destinations

Everywhere bar the border region and midlands recorded an increase in overseas visitors last year.

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Aug 9th 2018, 5:08 PM

# Alcock and Brown 100

Heroes of the first transatlantic flight Alcock and Brown to be celebrated at Clifden centenary

In June 1919 John Alcock and Arthur Whitten-Brown made history being the first people to complete a non-stop transatlantic flight

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Jun 16th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Most Popular

Ireland's top 20 attractions, both fee paying and free, revealed

Fáilte Ireland has published its annual list of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions in 2017.

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Jun 7th 2018, 11:14 AM

The new Wild Atlantic Way? Ireland's midlands have been rebranded as the Hidden Heartlands

The campaign wants to entice visitors to experience the region’s nature and food.

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Apr 12th 2018, 12:33 PM

# fáilte romhat

Blasket Islands and Céide Fields among 4 heritage sites awarded €4.3m

The four Wild Atlantic Way sites were provided the funding by Fáilte Ireland and the OPW.

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Apr 9th 2018, 8:01 PM

# Stung

'We need to watch out': Fewer tourists think Ireland is good value for money

Industry officials warn that the issue could damage the country’s long-term reputation with visitors.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 4:01 PM

# Co Clare

Fáilte Ireland raised concerns with Doonbeg wind farm months after Varadkar email

Fáilte Ireland said that the development could have an impact on tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Mar 17th 2018, 8:40 AM

# The Last Jedi

The force is with Fáilte Ireland in this Star Wars-themed Wild Atlantic Way ad

Locations in Kerry, Cork, Clare and Donegal were picked for filming in the new Star Wars movie.

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Dec 13th 2017, 1:08 PM

Dublin has been named one of the top 'must-see' destinations in the world

National Geographic’s Traveller magazine praised the capital’s “friendly, village vibe”.

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Nov 28th 2017, 10:33 AM

'Dubliners haven't a clue how to get around the city - how do we expect tourists to manage?'

Tourism chiefs say visitors need help navigating the capital’s public transport system.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 3:51 PM

# bang for your buck

Poll: Is it value for money to holiday in Ireland?

While there has been a 3.8% boost in overall overseas visitors this year, there was a decline in tourist numbers last month.

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Aug 29th 2017, 8:30 PM

A 'world-class' Halloween could lure foreign tourists to Ireland's overlooked south-east

Regions on the Ireland’s Ancient East trail are currently dominated by domestic visitors.

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Aug 6th 2017, 3:30 PM

A 'world-class' Halloween could lure foreign tourists to Ireland's overlooked south-east

Regions on the Ireland’s Ancient East trail are currently dominated by domestic visitors.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:09 PM

# Hidden Gem

You might not have heard of this park - but it's one of Ireland's top free attractions

Doneraile Wildlife Park in North Cork has been named as one of Ireland’s best free to visit attractions.

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Jun 10th 2017, 10:00 AM

# ireland's ancient east

New €3m viewing platform and museum on the way for Dublin Castle's record tower

It’s one of a number of locations to receive funding thanks to Fáilte Ireland.

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Apr 14th 2017, 10:53 AM

# lack of demand

'Senseless': Fáilte Ireland's decision to shut down its Dublin Airport tourist office criticised

Fáilte Ireland is shutting down its T2 office in June, after closing its T1 tourist office last year.

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Mar 10th 2017, 6:28 PM

# The coast awakens

Skellig Coast tourism plan launched to capitalise on Star Wars interest

The Skellig Islands saw a huge boost in global interest after they were featured in the reboot of Star Wars franchise.

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Jan 25th 2017, 1:11 PM

# Visit Dublin

'Dublin is what happens in between': What's the meaning behind this new tourism tagline?

Tomorrow, an overseas marketing campaign will be launched in Great Britain to market Dublin to our nearest neighbours.

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Oct 16th 2016, 12:29 PM

Business up for vast majority of hoteliers across the country

A new survey shows four out of five hotels said that they had experienced increased profitability.

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Sep 18th 2016, 1:21 PM

# Room at the Glasnev-inn

These are Ireland's top tourist attractions

The home of the black stuff saw attendances rise by 18% in 2015, to just under 1.5 million.

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Aug 1st 2016, 12:37 PM

# is that a lake

12 hilarious observations from American tourists on Irish life

From the Aircoaches to the chippers.

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Jun 30th 2016, 11:47 AM

# welcome

These 'Dublin Champions' are tasked with ensuring tourists enjoy the capital

A group of 80 specially trained tourism workers are now ready to be let loose in Dublin.

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Jun 29th 2016, 11:42 AM

Dublin faces another crisis - because there aren't enough hotel rooms

A new report says supply is falling as demand is rising.

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Jun 15th 2016, 11:03 AM

# wild and wonderful

The Wild Atlantic Way just went all Virtual Reality, and it's deadly

A series of VR videos of various aspects of the Way have been produced so you can experience the Irish west from your seat. And they’re very, very cool.

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Mar 15th 2016, 4:07 PM

# feeling the force

R2-D2 salt cellars and Skywalker suites - Kerry tourism is braced for a major Star Wars windfall...

The Star Wars sequels have been using Skellig Michael as a filming location – and it looks like the association is set to bear fruit.

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Jan 19th 2016, 6:03 AM