Cork and Kerry can capitalise on current momentum by securing thousands of business tourists from the US east coast and the Asian market, tourist industry leaders have said.

An international media delegation has arrived to explore Ireland as a possible LGBT tourism hotspot.

A renowned travel and adventure show which broadcasts to millions of people across the US has been touring Ireland this week.

Eleven influential US golf writers, broadcasters, and online media — with a combined audience reach of almost 90m — will play golf courses along the Wild Atlantic Way next week.

Nicolas Roche’s Tinkoff-Saxo team have suffered a blow ahead of tomorrow’s Giro d’Italia start in Belfast, with new signing Edward Beltran having been refused visa access by the British Embassy.

Fáilte Ireland says several high profile international TV shows and print media will be among the tens of thousands of overseas visitors soaking up the Saint Patrick's Day atmosphere in Dublin this weekend.