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Silver Accolade To Powerscourt

traveladmin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:23:20 +0000

The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt was chosen for a Silver award in Conference & Incentive Magazine’s (C&IT) Hot List 2012. The hotel was the only Irish Hotel to be mentioned on this list and goes greatly to assisting the hotel in developing the important MICE market both in Ireland and the UK. Dublin was also given a [...]

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National Heritage Week 2012

traveladmin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:05:40 +0000

On Saturday, 18th August, National Heritage Week will kick off and run for eight days until Sunday 26th August. Throughout the week, over 1500 events, the majority of which are FREE, will take place across Ireland. Over 600,000 people are expected to attend events, meaning a huge knock-on economic impact for towns and villages across [...]

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New Tipperary Tourist Trail

traveladmin — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:48:45 +0000

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister Leo Varadkar T.D. will officially launch ‘The Butler Trail’, a new tourism initiative by the South Tipperary Tourism Company. As part of the launch at Ormond Castle in Carrick-on-Suir, built by Black Tom Butler in anticipation of a visit by Elizabeth the 1st, the Minister will observe [...]

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Scout Challenge At Lough Eske Castle

traveladmin — Wed, 30 May 2012 07:48:46 +0000

If you’re looking for an active break with a difference, or a Father’s Day treat to remember, Lough Eske Castle’s Ultimate Boy Scout Challenge is for you! The five-star Lough Eske Castle is located just outside Donegal Town, nestled within 43-acres of forest woodland hugging the shores of Lough Eske. With rugged mountain terrain, vast [...]

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May Bank 2012

traveladmin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:43:18 +0000

Kick start the summer season this May Bank Holiday weekend and discover a host of festivals and events taking place around Ireland. With everything from choral n Cork, to BBQ’s in Limerick and drama in the Lakelands, the only dilemma will be deciding on what to do! Luckily discoverireland.ie is on hand to help you [...]

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Red Carpet For Chinese Travellers

traveladmin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:52:40 +0000

Hilton Dublin today announced the launch of its Hilton Huanying programme in time for the Chinese New Year. Derived from the Chinese word for “welcome”, Hilton Huanying enables travellers and tour operators to book participating hotels, knowing that they will meet the cultural needs of Chinese travellers visiting international destinations. As part of the programme, [...]

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Opening of the Gorilla Rainforest at Dublin Zoo

traveladmin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:05:47 +0000

In one of her last official engagements, President Mary McAleese opened the wonderful new Gorilla Rainforest, proudly sponsored by Freddy Fyffes, during a ceremony in Dublin Zoo. In a double celebration, Dublin Zoo also announced the birth of another healthy baby gorilla born to first-time mum, Mayani, on Friday 16th September. The baby arrived just [...]

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Obama Boost for Ireland

traveladmin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:20:12 +0000

After Barack Obama put it on the map by downing a gulp of Guinness, residents of the US president’s tiny ancestral home of Moneygall have spent the past week greeting busloads of tourists. “It’s still all happening. We’re still buzzing,” said Moneygall resident Marian Healy, whose son Henry welcomed his distant cousin Barack to the [...]

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Fermanagh Seaplane Festival Returns

traveladmin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:02:40 +0000

After a two year wait the Fermanagh Seaplane Festival returns to a new location on the shores of upper Lough Erne. One of the most unique festivals in Europe it promises to be even bigger and better than the last festival in 2009. Supported by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Waterways Ireland and Media Sponsor [...]

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