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# Fáilte Ireland

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# tourism and transport
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.
# tourism and transport
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.
# tourism and transport
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.
# 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.
# tourism and transport
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.
# Tourism
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.
# tourism and transport
'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.
# 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.
# 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.
# tourism and transport
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.
# 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
# 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.
# Fáilte Ireland
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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Tourism
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”.
# Fáilte Ireland
'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.
# 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.
# Tourism
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.
# Fáilte Ireland
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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# 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.
# Fáilte Ireland
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.
# Tourism
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.
# is that a lake
12 hilarious observations from American tourists on Irish life
From the Aircoaches to the chippers.
# 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.
# Room at the Glasnev-inn
Dublin faces another crisis - because there aren't enough hotel rooms
A new report says supply is falling as demand is rising.
# 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.
# 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.
# Fáilte Ireland
A lot of people happened to visit the Guinness Storehouse in 2015
It was a record year for the tourist attraction as more than half of its visitors came from the UK and US.
# Céad Míle Fáilte
Thousands of tourism jobs predicted, but we don't have enough hotels to cope with growth
Tourism in Ireland is worth over €7 billion for the first time ever.
# history trail
Here's where 11 'interactive storyboards' have just gone up around Dublin
St James’ Gate, Kilmainham Gaol and Christchurch are among the sites highlighted along a heritage walking trail.
# new ideas in ancient spaces
Here's how much funding Failte Ireland awarded to these 13 projects
Projects from 10 different counties were funded.
# Céad Míle Fáilte
Drum roll please: These are the top tourist towns in Ireland
Did your area make the cut?
# Breath of fresh air
Here's why that new Dublin tourism campaign is being advertised in, er, Dublin
We have answers.