US visitor numbers fell 40% in February, says CSO

The number of US visitors to Ireland in February fell almost 40% on last year, figures published by the CSO on Friday revealed, as overall tourist numbers fell 30%.

The number of US visitors to Ireland in February fell almost 40% on last year, figures published by the CSO on Friday revealed, as overall tourist numbers fell 30%.

Overall, some 304,300 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in February 2025, a decrease of 30% compared with February 2024. The visitors spent €196m on their trips (excluding fares), down 31% compared with February 2024.