Event promotes Ireland to Middle Eastern travel agents 27 tourism companies from across Ireland are taking part in a virtual event hosted by Tourism Ireland. Business • 08 Mar 21
Event promotes Ireland to Middle Eastern travel agents 27 tourism companies from across Ireland are taking part in a virtual event hosted by Tourism Ireland. Business • 08 Mar 21
Ireland wins 'best destination' award in New York Ireland has won a major travel award in New York, the "best destination in Europe" - for the seventh year in a row. Business • 22 Dec 20
Ireland wins 'best destination' award in New York Ireland has won a major travel award in New York, the "best destination in Europe" - for the seventh year in a row. Business • 22 Dec 20
Tourism Ireland's plans to kick-start overseas tourism Tourism Ireland is planning a major marketing campaign to kick-start the resumption of tourism back into the country next year, when the time is right. Business • 16 Dec 20
Tourism Ireland's plans to kick-start overseas tourism Tourism Ireland is planning a major marketing campaign to kick-start the resumption of tourism back into the country next year, when the time is right. Business • 16 Dec 20
Niall Gibbons 'most influencial' CEO on social media Tourism Ireland's Niall Gibbons has emerged as the most influential Irish CEO on social media this year, according to a report released by communications firm the Reputations Agency. Business • 03 Nov 20
Niall Gibbons 'most influencial' CEO on social media Tourism Ireland's Niall Gibbons has emerged as the most influential Irish CEO on social media this year, according to a report released by communications firm the Reputations Agency. Business • 03 Nov 20
Trips to Ireland rise by 1.8% in 2019 - CSO The total number of trips made to Ireland by overseas residents rose by 1.8% last year to reach a total of 10,807,500, new Central Statistics Office figures show. Business • 28 Jan 20
Trips to Ireland rise by 1.8% in 2019 - CSO The total number of trips made to Ireland by overseas residents rose by 1.8% last year to reach a total of 10,807,500, new Central Statistics Office figures show. Business • 28 Jan 20
Irish people make highest ever number of trips abroad New Central Statistics Office figures show the number of trips made abroad by Irish people in the third quarter of this year reached its highest ever, while spending by Irish people abroad also reached record levels. Business • 11 Dec 19
Irish people make highest ever number of trips abroad New Central Statistics Office figures show the number of trips made abroad by Irish people in the third quarter of this year reached its highest ever, while spending by Irish people abroad also reached record levels. Business • 11 Dec 19
Lonely Planet names Galway as top destination in 2020 Galway has been named the fourth best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet. The travel media company described Galway as "brilliantly bohemian" and "arguably Ireland's most engaging city". Business • 22 Oct 19
Lonely Planet names Galway as top destination in 2020 Galway has been named the fourth best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet. The travel media company described Galway as "brilliantly bohemian" and "arguably Ireland's most engaging city". Business • 22 Oct 19
Brexit woes hit British tourist plans - survey New research carried out by Tourism Ireland has found that a growing number of people in Britain are booking their holidays later and will take fewer short breaks than normal in the next 12 months because of Brexit. Brexit Countdown • 22 Oct 19
Brexit woes hit British tourist plans - survey New research carried out by Tourism Ireland has found that a growing number of people in Britain are booking their holidays later and will take fewer short breaks than normal in the next 12 months because of Brexit. Brexit Countdown • 22 Oct 19
Chinese view Ireland as 'most promising destination' Ireland has won the 'most promising overseas destination' award at a travel summit in China. Business • 07 Aug 19
Chinese view Ireland as 'most promising destination' Ireland has won the 'most promising overseas destination' award at a travel summit in China. Business • 07 Aug 19
Positive first half of 2019 for Irish tourism The first half of the year has been a positive one for Irish tourism with overseas visitors up 3.7%. Business • 15 Jul 19
Positive first half of 2019 for Irish tourism The first half of the year has been a positive one for Irish tourism with overseas visitors up 3.7%. Business • 15 Jul 19
53km Suir Blueway opens in Co Tipperary A 53km-long series of walking, cycling and watersport trails has been officially opened in Co Tipperary. Munster • 20 May 19
53km Suir Blueway opens in Co Tipperary A 53km-long series of walking, cycling and watersport trails has been officially opened in Co Tipperary. Munster • 20 May 19
400 global icons set to go green for St Patrick's Day The CEO of Tourism Ireland has said he hopes that nearly 400 global icons will be lit up in green for St Patrick's Day this year. Ireland • 21 Feb 19
400 global icons set to go green for St Patrick's Day The CEO of Tourism Ireland has said he hopes that nearly 400 global icons will be lit up in green for St Patrick's Day this year. Ireland • 21 Feb 19
Ryanair warns that more airlines will go bust Ryanair has warned that more airlines will go bust over the coming 12 months due to higher fuel costs and the strengthening dollar. Business • 11 Oct 18
Ryanair warns that more airlines will go bust Ryanair has warned that more airlines will go bust over the coming 12 months due to higher fuel costs and the strengthening dollar. Business • 11 Oct 18
Number of visitors to Ireland on the rise - CSO The number of overseas visitors to Ireland increased by 6.6% to almost three million between April and June, when compared with the same period a year ago. Business • 05 Sep 18
Number of visitors to Ireland on the rise - CSO The number of overseas visitors to Ireland increased by 6.6% to almost three million between April and June, when compared with the same period a year ago. Business • 05 Sep 18
Tourism up 6.7% as Brexit-hit UK visitors return The number of tourists coming here grew by 6.7% in the first half of the year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 26 Jul 18
Tourism up 6.7% as Brexit-hit UK visitors return The number of tourists coming here grew by 6.7% in the first half of the year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 26 Jul 18
Govt urged to build on success of Irish Open in Donegal The man responsible for bringing the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open to Ballyliffin in Co Donegal has called on Government and tourism agencies to build on the success of the event. Ulster • 17 Jul 18
Govt urged to build on success of Irish Open in Donegal The man responsible for bringing the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open to Ballyliffin in Co Donegal has called on Government and tourism agencies to build on the success of the event. Ulster • 17 Jul 18
Visitor numbers to Ireland rise by 8.7% in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that trips to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 8.7% to reach a total of 1,025,600 in May. Business • 27 Jun 18
Visitor numbers to Ireland rise by 8.7% in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that trips to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 8.7% to reach a total of 1,025,600 in May. Business • 27 Jun 18
Competitiveness key as tourism numbers continue to rise The total number of trips made to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 12.4% to 575,300 in February, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 27 Mar 18
Competitiveness key as tourism numbers continue to rise The total number of trips made to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 12.4% to 575,300 in February, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 27 Mar 18
Number of visits to Ireland rises by 7.1% - CSO The number of overseas visitors to Ireland increased by 7.1% to more than 2.5m in the three months to November, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 21 Dec 17
Number of visits to Ireland rises by 7.1% - CSO The number of overseas visitors to Ireland increased by 7.1% to more than 2.5m in the three months to November, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 21 Dec 17
Drop in UK visitors continues amid 'currency challenge' There was a 4% drop-off in the number of visitors to Ireland from Britain between March and May, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 27 Jun 17
Drop in UK visitors continues amid 'currency challenge' There was a 4% drop-off in the number of visitors to Ireland from Britain between March and May, when compared with the same period in 2016. Business • 27 Jun 17
Number of British visits to Ireland continues to fall The number of overseas visitors to Ireland from Great Britain continued to fall during the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 Jun 17
Number of British visits to Ireland continues to fall The number of overseas visitors to Ireland from Great Britain continued to fall during the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 14 Jun 17
Ireland ranks third globally for tourism marketing Ireland ranks third in the world for the effectiveness of its marketing and branding to attract tourists, according to a study by the World Economic Forum. Business • 07 Apr 17
Ireland ranks third globally for tourism marketing Ireland ranks third in the world for the effectiveness of its marketing and branding to attract tourists, according to a study by the World Economic Forum. Business • 07 Apr 17
Number of overseas visitors to Ireland up by 10.9% The number of overseas visitors to Ireland rose by nearly 11% to more than 9.5m last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 27 Jan 17
Number of overseas visitors to Ireland up by 10.9% The number of overseas visitors to Ireland rose by nearly 11% to more than 9.5m last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 27 Jan 17
Film tourism boosts 2016 visitors to record levels An estimated 10.5 million people will have visited Ireland by the end of 2016, making it the best ever year for Irish tourism. News • 13 Dec 16
Film tourism boosts 2016 visitors to record levels An estimated 10.5 million people will have visited Ireland by the end of 2016, making it the best ever year for Irish tourism. News • 13 Dec 16
Trips to Ireland up 16% in three months to April New figures show that the total number of trips to Ireland increased by 16% to 2,062,500 in the months from February to April. Business • 26 May 16
Trips to Ireland up 16% in three months to April New figures show that the total number of trips to Ireland increased by 16% to 2,062,500 in the months from February to April. Business • 26 May 16
