Race week 24 kicks off in style with a full city centre entertainment program Galway City is set to come alive with a full free entertainment program as the Galway Summer Vibes campaign kicks off on Monday, July 29th, running through Wednesday, July 31st. This campaign aims to kick start the race week festival in ..read more

Youngest Head Curator in Ireland’s Museum History. Clíona Purcell, a native of Carrick-on-Suir has recently been appointed Head Curator of Waterford Treasures collection of museums in Waterford City. The award-winning Waterford Treasures Museums tells the story of Ireland’s oldest city across five stunning museums and a guided walking tour of the Viking Triangle where visitors ..read more

PIC SHOWS: Sarah Hamilton, Tourism Ireland; Caitriona O’Mahoney, Lyrath Estate; Matthew Lepisto, JacTravel; Patrice Lavery, Hastings Hotels; Biddy Hughes, Westport Estate; and Debbie Moran, Fáilte Ireland, at GTM in Florida.~ Four tourism companies from the island of Ireland joined Tourism Ireland in Fort Lauderdale in Florida last week for the annual Global Travel Marketplace (GTM). GTM ..read more

Vessel to be used as floating arts space and for sail training Bádóirí an Chladaigh, the classic boat-building and training group, has announced the official donation and transfer of the Naomh Bairbre, the world’s largest Galway hooker, back to Galway County. The handover ceremony took place in the Claddagh Basin on Saturday, July 20, 2024 ..read more

  Leave No Trace Ireland is asking the public to celebrate Love This Place Day on Sunday 28th July by taking a simple action that helps protect the natural environment and shows care and respect for outdoor spaces. National Leave No Trace Day is part of the 2024 Love This Place National Awareness Campaign which promotes responsible enjoyment of Ireland’s ..read more

Thousands of accessible amenities throughout Ireland are detailed in a brand new app for people with disabilities. A progressive Irish company has developed the first app in Europe to give people with disabilities information on a wide range of accessible amenities across the country. Regarded as a major breakthrough in the promotion of accessible facilities, Able Active builds ..read more

Ireland’s iconic estate unveils a curated selection of seasonal immersive experiences SUMMER NEWS FROM ASHFORD CASTLE Ireland’s Iconic Estate Unveils A Curated Selection of Seasonal Immersive Experiences Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of County Mayo, the historic Ashford Castle is proud to unveil an array of brand-new immersive experiences designed to celebrate nature’s bounty, culinary ..read more

PIC SHOWS: German travel agents getting ready to enjoy a cruise on the Shannon, with Ona Barrett Perez, Tourism Ireland (back, right); and Brian Kirwin, Le Boat (centre, left). A group of travel agents working with German tour operator ADAC Reisen is visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, cruising on the River Shannon. They are here as ..read more

~ Tourism Ireland unveils new behind-the-scenes film for season three of Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla ~ Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new video to coincide with the launch of season three of Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix today (11 July), which was partially filmed in Ireland. The latest behind-the-scenes film from Tourism Ireland is fronted by English actor Leo ..read more

The first voco hotel in Northern Ireland opens its doors today in Belfast’s historic Gasworks district Belfast’s newest hotel, voco Belfast, was officially opened in the Gasworks district today following an impressive £3.6 million refurbishment of the former Gasworks Hotel. voco is part of the prestigious IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading ..read more