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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Fáilte Ireland gave out some awards today…
The chairman of Fáilte Ireland said it is a practical problem that needs fixing.
Charlie Chawke has said he only employs Irish workers as front-of-house staff.
Tourism operators report their best summer since the Celtic Tiger years.
New figures from CSO show visitor numbers up again.
They were assessed on the quality of the visitor experience they offered.
A new initiative aims at bringing the lucrative events to Ireland.
We owe our cousins in the UK a big thank you…
Fáilte Ireland said four major conferences have been secured over the next 12 months which will mean some serious revenue for the capital.
Just keep smiling, Minister…
…. as long as it isn’t ‘dirty’.
Let’s file that under ‘thing we need to see’.
The head of Fáilte Ireland believes more projects like the Wild Atlantic Way could achieve this.
Melting 99s, playing on the strand and getting sand in your togs.
But first she’s taking a short break to get spruced up.
The funding will support music, sport, food and cultural festivals around the country.
€3 million is being provided to support 700 local community-based events and festivals each year.
We’re Not Leaving Galway attempt a more accurate representation of the state of the country.
We’re here to help.
It’s… different.
Everybody’s talking about Rehab Group salaries, the sad passing of Christine Buckley and the continuing search for the Malaysian Airlines plane.
Leo Varadkar says that the funds are not there and those expressing interest will be asked if they would be able to meet some or all of the capital costs.
The ninth-friendliest city in the world has been honoured again this year.
Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan hoping for major programme to mark Battle of Clontarf (although, fact fans, it took place “closer to Glasnevin than modern-day Clontarf”.)
Fáilte Ireland promoting Ireland to digital influencers through international conference being held here.
Dublin Zoo? Book of Kells? Tayto Park? Here’s the places that took the top spots on this year’s list compiled by Fáilte Ireland.
Hiking/walking is the most popular activity for visitors to Dingle and the North West while museums and galleries came out as the top attractions for visitors to Dublin.
The only surviving daughter of US President John F Kennedy, Caroline, and his grandchildren will be in New Ross today for the celebrations.
Now in its second year, the award is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes “the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists”.
Tourists told Fáilte Ireland that Ireland has improved significantly in giving value for money over the past 10 years.
Research by the World Economic Forum says we’re still among the most welcoming countries in the world for visitors.
Festivals and events can bring much-needed tourism to a town, village or region, generating substantial economic and socio-cultural benefits. Feargus Dunne advises on how to organise one.
Journalists are being given a warm welcome this week in the hopes it will boost tourism.
This initiative is taking tourism away from the bureaucrats and returning it to the people on the ground, writes John Verling.
Thousands of people are expected to take to Dublin’s streets tomorrow night to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
It was chosen from a shortlist of ten top tourism towns.
The winner will be picked from a shortlist of 10 this afternoon. But have your say in our mini-poll.
Breaking via The Mire wire: A Gathering storm; Al-Quinnada; and Mitt Romney’s Irish cousin?
The money will be invested in a new “Medieval Mile” project and is just the first phase in a €15 million development package planned over the next four years.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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