HIKING and walking are now the most popular activity pursuits by tourists in Ireland, with upwards of two million people, including home and overseas visitors, taking part each year.

Tourism chiefs have launched a new promotion aimed at encouraging British film fans to visit this country.

FINALLY, after weeks of dodgy vocals, sub-standard singing and egos as inflated as their unnatural quiffs, controversial pop duo Jedward have given the public what it desperately deserves – an apology.

Ireland West Airport Knock will today launch its first-ever TV advertising campaign in the UK in a bid to lure more tourists to the region this autumn and winter.