Ireland Travel and Accommodation
 Frontpage Events Info Forums |
|
National Heritage Week 2012
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 the country. [Read more…]
Launch of The Butler Trail
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. [Read more…]
Lough Eske Castle, Donegal
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 wildlife and luscious country side, the 96 room castle and its surroundings provide the perfect setting for an active adventure, whilst the castle itself and its five star spa and dining facilities, offers well earned luxury. [Read more…]
The Cork International Choral Festival
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 make up your mind and provide a list of must-see festivals. For now, here are some top picks to get your holiday plans underway… [Read more…]
Hilton Dublin
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. [Read more…]
The Gorilla Rainforest - Dublin Zoo
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 days after the gorillas moved to their superb new habitat. The animal care team is delighted to confirm the baby gorilla is female. Proud mum Mayani is cradling the infant close to her chest and both mother and baby are thriving. [Read more…]
There's no one as Irish as Barack O'Bama
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 sleepy village during the president’s day trip to Ireland last week. [Read more…]
Fermanagh Seaplane Festival
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. [Read more…]
 |
 |
