Irish travellers who may go during the June bank holiday weekend have been warned of many strikes taking place around Europe. In order to avoid serious interruptions to their trip plans, sunseekers have been advised to keep an eye on local news in the region they will be visiting. Over a massive 4 days, from … Read more
The most popular paid tourist attraction in Ireland that is run by the Office of Public Works (OPW) is Kilkenny Castle, which has exceeded some amazing competitors. The renowned local landmark came in first place among contenders including Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Clonmacnoise, and the Rock of Cashel. The OPW reports that the Kilkenny attraction … Read more
Estimates for the number of foreign visitors arriving in 2022 have been released by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC). ITIC estimates that seven million foreign visitors visited Ireland this year, a recovery of 73% from the pre-pandemic peak of 2019. The largest source market was Mainland Europe, where 1.5 million high-spending North Americans also … Read more
An English tourist remains in a critical condition in hospital after being punched in the head in Dublin’s city centre over the weekend. A man in his 30s will appear in court today in relation to the incident which happened on D’Olier Street about 2.30am yesterday. The 24-year-old victim had been socialising with friends in the … Read more
Over the past two years, we here in Ireland have gotten to know our country pretty well. From summer staycations climbing Croagh Patrick to Sunday sea swims and scenic walks along The Wicklow Way, we’ve explored all that this gorgeous country has to offer. After so many local adventures (or watching other people’s adventures via … Read more
Irish tourists traveling abroad from next month will be able to move freely anywhere in the EU with proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test. EU Ministers have decided to support the Council recommendations at a meeting of the General Affairs Council on Tuesday. This means anyone meeting the listed criteria will not face any … Read more