The vast majority of negative submissions opposed a plan to create a one-way system in one of its main streets, which has now been axed.

The 9% Vat rate is a proven success, is a key recovery tool, and needs to remain in place through to 2025 before it is reviewed

Although some locals have welcomed the plan, there are concerns that the space could become a post-pub gathering spot, disturbing local residents and hotel guests.

The majority of overseas passengers in August travelled by air with the rest travelling by sea

It is expected that the base, which was closed last October, could reopen before the end of this year.

The Metropole wants to hire experienced bar and floor staff, as well as cloakroom and cleaning attendants at an open recruitment day on October 12 and 13

A survey of almost 600 employers, including almost 140 hotels, shows a large majority of businesses in the tourism sector are experiencing major recruitment challenges.

What Covid restrictions are in place and what is needed for sun-starved Irish holidaymakers to get into some of the most popular holiday destinations

Money has also been allocated for projects in Dublin, Kilkenny and Drogheda, as well as Galway, which has received over €1m under the new funding stream

Coach tour operators have called for more government support, with more than 80% of providers not expected to financially recover inside the next 12 months and nearly three-quarters warning of “considerable” job losses.

During the first three weeks of August, the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team were called, on average, once a day to upland accidents.

There are 88 cruise liner visits to Cork confirmed for next year, with another 53 liners pre-booked for visits in 2023

Government must now bet big on tourism in Budget 2022, say sector leaders in wake of shutdown that cost 100,000 jobs

Airline shares fell sharply on fears of fresh travel restrictions due to the continued spread of the Delta variant, plus the traditional back-to-school period threatening to dent family holiday bookings and wider demand.

A survey also found 17% of Irish adults plan to take an overseas trip in the next three months

The Kerry Airport AGM heard that flights from Kerry to London Stansted, Luton, Alicante, Faro and Manchester have resumed

Pat Dawson warned the closure of Cork Airport for up to 12 weeks, for essential works, could hinder travel plans in the Cork area, despite those flights being diverted through Dublin.

Irish Tourism Industry Confederation chief says failing to provide for the recovery of air connections will cause long-term damage

The Clare landmark is described as one of the “continent’s loveliest spots” along the show-stopping Wild Atlantic Way

In the second in a series looking at dereliction across Munster, Pádraig Hoare examines the scourge of dereliction and long-term vacancy in County Cork

Tourism Ireland spent almost €50,000 on a marketing campaign to tie in with the release of the new instalment of hit video game Assassin’s Creed.

This is likely to include opening up so-far undeveloped areas, including tunnels, on the island which was once the biggest prison in the world

Combining holiday destinations with remote work is a growing trend in Spain and Portugal's sunniest archipelagos, as travel bans ease and the starved tourism industry offers discounted stays and dedicated workspaces

In June, 160,000 overseas passengers arrived in Ireland, compared to 85,400 in May, an increase of 87%

Up to 60 cruise liners are expected to visit Cobh next year and up to 100 in 2024 —  a return to the 2019 levels of visits

Coveney to update Cabinet now that Ireland is among the final contenders to host the prestigious sailing spectacular

All hands on deck in the build-up to harvest time

Visitors need a special Covid pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or movie theatres from Wednesday, the first step in a new campaign against what the government has called a “stratospheric” rise in Delta variant infections.

As the British government withdrew most Covid restrictions, UK cases approached 50,000 a day — enough to heavily spook the markets

Tourism Minister says discussions ongoing but no date set

The project could create a greenway all the way from the north Cork town to Waterford via Fermoy and Dungarvan

Cork native Kevin O'Gorman enjoys one of the most coveted positions in world whiskey

Lee Valley village has mounted a campaign to attract tourists back to the idyllic Inniscarra lake

As much as 90% of private coach and bus tour operators fear they will have to close part of their business or at least reduce supply due to the continued lack of international visitors to the country, a survey has warned.

On July 5, subject to Government approval, Ireland's hospitality industry will have its Freedom Day

"Twelve months later, has our gratitude for this island matured beyond the term 'staycation'? Because it's not that there are worse places you could "stay" for a vacation, but on a good day, can you find me a better one?"

On the spot fines will be issued in relation to any illegal and dangerous parking this weekdend, gardaí have said.

Gaming influencers all over the world will showcase Ireland's role in the game on social media platforms, potentially exposing millions of gamers to the landscape. 

I am writing in relation to the Irish Examiner article 'Very concerning’: Experts worry over new powers for gardaí. This new bill gives gardaí the right to invade privacy.

The island is now scheduled to open to visitors on Thursday, July 1.

Up to 250 permanent jobs are likely to be created by the expansion.

'Things have picked up right where they left off with bookings and food reservations strong'

The new museum has more than 600 items over two floors and celebrates centuries of innovation in watch and clock-making

Lighthouse seen as one of the "jewels" in Youghal's tourist crown.