Visitor numbers to Ireland drop sharply as tourists weigh their travel choices

Cost a factor for overseas visitors planning trip to Ireland, tourism body said

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show some 338,900 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in January, below 2024 and 2023 levels. Picture: Press 22

The number of tourists visiting Ireland fell sharply in January, down 25% compared to January 2024.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show some 338,900 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in January, below 2024 and 2023 levels. It meant visitor spending, excluding air fares, was also down, dropping 27.9% to €214m.