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Friday 22 September 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Visitors

This year
2023
Danty starts for La Rochelle as Dillane named on bench for Leinster clash
Ronan O’Gara has announced a powerful matchday 23 for tomorrow’s decider.
The pessimism about England's chances in Dublin is stark
Steve Borthwick’s men have arrived in Dublin ahead of St Patrick’s weekend.
Last year
2022
Opposition focus - Finland's turbulent build-up to this crunch World Cup qualifier
Ireland go in search of a play-off spot against the Finns at Tallaght Stadium.
All time
Hospitals to require visitors to show proof of Covid vaccination or immunity from Monday
Frontline staff have welcomed the change, saying it was “ridiculous” that people had to show a Covid cert to enter a café but not an ICU.
Iceland to open borders to all who've had Covid jab from Thursday
With the new policy, Iceland hopes to boost the flow of visitors from its two largest tourism markets – the United States and Britain.
What is the new advice around household visits and travel?
The Government has announced its advice for December and the Christmas period.
NPHET recommends further nationwide visitor restrictions as it notes concern over 'disease severity'
New Covid-19 cases were confirmed in every county today, with 442 new cases.
Families concerned over new visiting restrictions in Dublin nursing homes, charity says
Just one nominated visitor per resident is allowed from today in Dublin nursing homes.
Fáilte Ireland may target Northern Irish visitors to bolster tourism trade
More and more people will be staying on the island for a holiday this summer.
‘Stay away from blame’: Health officials say no single reason for nursing home outbreaks
The issue of elderly patients being discharged from acute hospital settings was raised by Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly today.
Where possible, one family member should be allowed with someone who is dying - Irish Hospice Foundation
The Irish Hospice Foundation said that it had sought “clarity and advice” from the HSE on the matter.
Ireland are firm favourites but Schmidt warns of new Welsh strengths
Warren Gatland’s team have been using their forwards to pass the ball more often.
Tourists won't be barred from taking certain photos in Uzbekistan anymore
The strict rules are being eased in a bid to… attract tourists.
The Skellig Michael problem: How Kerry is preparing to manage an influx of tourists
With a profile boost other counties can only dream of, what effect will Star Wars have on The Kingdom?
Fancy helping people kiss the Blarney Stone? Here's your chance
Blarney Castle is looking for a new keeper – we found out what the job involves.
Visiting restrictions at Mercy University Hospital due to winter vomiting outbreak
Members of the public needing less urgent treatment have also been asked to avail, where possible, of other care services.
Tallaght Hospital restricts visitors over outbreak of antibiotic-resistant infection
The hospital said today that children are not permitted to visit any circumstance.
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.
Irish tourism had a big Christmas and New Year
And we went away more.
Luxury travel website names Ireland as one of its 'top 10 destinations to watch'
New figures from the CSO look at visits in the last three months.
Poll: Would you recommend Ireland as a tourist destination?
It’s a popular destination – does it live up to the hype?
Ireland could be heading for its best ever year of tourism
Figures from the CSO released today have shown a 11% increase in the number of overseas visits.
Have you noticed more Americans about town? Aer Lingus transatlantic passengers are up
The line could get a lot longer at the Book of Kells.
The east's answer to the Wild Atlantic Way is 'Ireland's Ancient East'
The new tourism programme aims to attract 600,000 overseas visitors.
Thinking of putting your home on Ebay? You might want to read this first
While there are houses for sale on the auctions website, the process isn’t quite easy.
Visiting suspended at 2 hospitals in Dublin and Cork due to flu outbreak
Mercy University Hospital in Cork isn’t looking too good either…
Citizenship and visa applications reach all time high
Some 172,000 new applications were received in 2014.
Tourism Ireland wants to surpass visitor records in 2015 ... here's how
The group wants 7.74 million visitors to come to our shores next year.
One millionth visitor to Cliffs of Moher wins €5k holiday
Rita Shaw from Florida is on holiday to Ireland with her husband.
National Library at 'critical point' due to funding cuts putting collections at risk
Visitor numbers to the NLI are up 42% on last year.
Americans living in Ireland provide perfect GIFs to demonstrate their experiences
What exactly are ‘tracksuit bottoms’.
Why do tourists love Ireland? Clever marketing
More than 7 million tourists are expected to visit Ireland this year.
Eamon Gilmore will be hoping Europe's top MEP can ease his Labour pains
It’s been a tough 24 hours for the Tánaiste but he has a big visitor today.
Tourists think Ireland is great value for money
Do you?
8 undeniable downsides to still living at home with your parents
As long as you live under my roof…
Over one million people visited Dublin Zoo in 2013
A number of high profile additions helped the numbers including an Asian lion and two snow leopards.
Aer Lingus Regional adds 50 extra UK flights including new route to Newcastle
The airline also announced the addition of 10,000 seats to London Southend due to increased popularity with the route.
The Gathering might return in five or seven years time, says Varadkar
The Gathering brought in more than 300,000 tourists, but he said it is not something that can be done too often.
Prison reports: Improving facilities, some violence and concerns about lock-ups
Food, education, solitary confinement and slopping out were among the issues discussed in the reports.
Drumroll, please: And the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland are...
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.