All you need to know about the origins of Irish tourism Here are some of the major events, colourful players and curious facts which shaped the early years of Irish tourism Tourism • 30 Jun
All you need to know about the origins of Irish tourism Here are some of the major events, colourful players and curious facts which shaped the early years of Irish tourism Tourism • 30 Jun
Here are 10 landmark GAA sites to visit in 2025 A bucket list of GAA destinations to explore, all offering unique social insight and powerful historical connections to Gaelic games GAA • 23 May
Here are 10 landmark GAA sites to visit in 2025 A bucket list of GAA destinations to explore, all offering unique social insight and powerful historical connections to Gaelic games GAA • 23 May
Could a tourist tax be the next new tax in Ireland? What is a tourist tax, what are the arguments for and against, and how much might it raise in revenue for local councils? Tax • 25 Sep 24
Could a tourist tax be the next new tax in Ireland? What is a tourist tax, what are the arguments for and against, and how much might it raise in revenue for local councils? Tax • 25 Sep 24
How healthy Kerry sand dunes are worth €9 million a year Despite the value of the Irish coastal ecosystem, there is no coherent national investment policy for communities along the Wild Atlantic Way Marine • 08 Aug 24
How healthy Kerry sand dunes are worth €9 million a year Despite the value of the Irish coastal ecosystem, there is no coherent national investment policy for communities along the Wild Atlantic Way Marine • 08 Aug 24
Going underground: Ireland's best caves to visit this summer Most Irish caves are difficult to access, but there are a number of show caves designed to be visited by the public Caves • 26 Jul 24
Going underground: Ireland's best caves to visit this summer Most Irish caves are difficult to access, but there are a number of show caves designed to be visited by the public Caves • 26 Jul 24
How climate change is going to affect your holidays in 2024 if Europe continues to experience extreme weather conditions like last summer, many will think twice about booking a place in the sun Climate Change • 07 Jan 24
How climate change is going to affect your holidays in 2024 if Europe continues to experience extreme weather conditions like last summer, many will think twice about booking a place in the sun Climate Change • 07 Jan 24
A tale of fast tourism versus slow tourism in Co Clare The Burren needs a more sustainable form of tourism than is currently the case, but is hindered by infrastructural issues Tourism • 26 Sep 23
A tale of fast tourism versus slow tourism in Co Clare The Burren needs a more sustainable form of tourism than is currently the case, but is hindered by infrastructural issues Tourism • 26 Sep 23
How Instagram and TikTok are making you a worse tourist Many bad travel attitudes and habits have emerged as a result of social media-driven tourism Social Media • 28 Jul 23
How Instagram and TikTok are making you a worse tourist Many bad travel attitudes and habits have emerged as a result of social media-driven tourism Social Media • 28 Jul 23
Will this year's heat and fire force change in tourism? Wildfires are showing us favourite holiday destinations are no longer safe as climate change intensifies Climate Change • 26 Jul 23
Will this year's heat and fire force change in tourism? Wildfires are showing us favourite holiday destinations are no longer safe as climate change intensifies Climate Change • 26 Jul 23
What 19th century travel guides had to say about Ireland Travel reviews and reports from that period provide insights into Irish society, culture and 'people drinking whiskey, porter and punch' History • 15 Mar 23
What 19th century travel guides had to say about Ireland Travel reviews and reports from that period provide insights into Irish society, culture and 'people drinking whiskey, porter and punch' History • 15 Mar 23
Making VR tourism accessible for people with disabilities By considering the needs of PwDs in the design of VR-based tourism, the industry can create an environment that is welcoming and empowering for all Virtual Reality • 28 Feb 23
Making VR tourism accessible for people with disabilities By considering the needs of PwDs in the design of VR-based tourism, the industry can create an environment that is welcoming and empowering for all Virtual Reality • 28 Feb 23
Is it time to put a stop to tourism? Mass tourism is beginning to reach a stage where the costs to the location far outweigh the benefits Tourism • 18 Aug 22
Is it time to put a stop to tourism? Mass tourism is beginning to reach a stage where the costs to the location far outweigh the benefits Tourism • 18 Aug 22
How important is St Patrick's Day to Irish tourism? St Patrick's Day is a key opportunity to promote Irish tourism, trade and investment interests overseas Tourism • 15 Mar 23
How important is St Patrick's Day to Irish tourism? St Patrick's Day is a key opportunity to promote Irish tourism, trade and investment interests overseas Tourism • 15 Mar 23
8 reasons why tourists want to visit Ireland As tourists prepare to travel again, here are some of Ireland's unique selling points Tourism • 01 Feb 22
8 reasons why tourists want to visit Ireland As tourists prepare to travel again, here are some of Ireland's unique selling points Tourism • 01 Feb 22
Can staycations drive a more sustainable Irish tourism industry? Holidaying at home gives Irish people an opportunity to learn and appreciate our island through a process of rediscovery Tourism • 16 Aug 21
Can staycations drive a more sustainable Irish tourism industry? Holidaying at home gives Irish people an opportunity to learn and appreciate our island through a process of rediscovery Tourism • 16 Aug 21
How optimistic and pessimistic are Wild Atlantic Way businesses? Researchers spoke to Wild Atlantic Way tourism operators to assess how they felt after months of lockdown and restrictions Wild Atlantic Way • 27 Jul 21
How optimistic and pessimistic are Wild Atlantic Way businesses? Researchers spoke to Wild Atlantic Way tourism operators to assess how they felt after months of lockdown and restrictions Wild Atlantic Way • 27 Jul 21
How the coronavirus may hit the tourism industry The outbreak has the potential to cause unprecedented damage to tourism businesses home and away Coronavirus • 03 Mar 20
How the coronavirus may hit the tourism industry The outbreak has the potential to cause unprecedented damage to tourism businesses home and away Coronavirus • 03 Mar 20
How blood-thirsty Vikings became the stars of Irish tourism Ireland's Viking attractions are a big draw, yet Failte Ireland have downplayed their importance in the capital Culture • 09 Jan 20
How blood-thirsty Vikings became the stars of Irish tourism Ireland's Viking attractions are a big draw, yet Failte Ireland have downplayed their importance in the capital Culture • 09 Jan 20
10 myths about modern tourism Here are some of the many misconceptions about the changing patterns of travel and tourism Tourism • 26 Nov 19
10 myths about modern tourism Here are some of the many misconceptions about the changing patterns of travel and tourism Tourism • 26 Nov 19
How to attract tourists to rural Ireland Destinations must be distinctive to stand out from the pack, which can often be a challenge for places without iconic tourist attractions Tourism • 23 Oct 19
How to attract tourists to rural Ireland Destinations must be distinctive to stand out from the pack, which can often be a challenge for places without iconic tourist attractions Tourism • 23 Oct 19
How do we restore life to our public spaces? Creating public spaces that are lively, engaging and accessible requires vision and planning. The answer might lie in festivals. Brainstorm • 24 Sep 19
How do we restore life to our public spaces? Creating public spaces that are lively, engaging and accessible requires vision and planning. The answer might lie in festivals. Brainstorm • 24 Sep 19
How should cities and resorts deal with overtourism? Many destinations have become so popular that locals feel their quality of life is being adversely affected Tourism • 23 Jul 19
How should cities and resorts deal with overtourism? Many destinations have become so popular that locals feel their quality of life is being adversely affected Tourism • 23 Jul 19
Meet the crop-raiding gorillas of Rwanda Farmers in Rwanda face many problems, not least such protected species as gorillas, buffalos and elephants snacking on their crops Rwanda • 07 Dec 18
Meet the crop-raiding gorillas of Rwanda Farmers in Rwanda face many problems, not least such protected species as gorillas, buffalos and elephants snacking on their crops Rwanda • 07 Dec 18
Is the North Pole set to become a tourism hotspot? While there are now increasing opportunities to visit the Arctic and North Pole, huge ecological threats are posed by changes to this environment Environment • 21 Sep 18
Is the North Pole set to become a tourism hotspot? While there are now increasing opportunities to visit the Arctic and North Pole, huge ecological threats are posed by changes to this environment Environment • 21 Sep 18
How to make a world heritage site It's a route to media exposure, tourist attention and direct funding – so how exactly does somewhere become a UNESCO World Heritage Site? World Heritage Sites • 25 Jun 18
How to make a world heritage site It's a route to media exposure, tourist attention and direct funding – so how exactly does somewhere become a UNESCO World Heritage Site? World Heritage Sites • 25 Jun 18
