Tourism

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Number of tourists coming to Ireland dips slightly in July 
Every month so far this year has seen fewer tourists visit Ireland compared to the corresponding month in 2024

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Tourist apartments given go-ahead in grounds of historic Kerry castle despite objections
Tourist apartments given go-ahead in grounds of historic Kerry castle despite objections
An Coimisiún Pleanála overruled its inspector to grant permission for seven short-term tourist accommodation apartments at Ballyheigue Castle

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Puck Fair: Kerry festival still draws crowds despite animal and drinking controversies
Puck Fair: Kerry festival still draws crowds despite animal and drinking controversies
Despite controversies about animal welfare and late-night drinking, Killoglin's centuries-old goat-centered hooley attracted hordes of revellers yet again this year

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Cork tourism boost as first-ever cruise ship stops at Baltimore harbour
Cork tourism boost as first-ever cruise ship stops at Baltimore harbour
Captain Jose Fonseca of Noble Caledonia’s luxurious Island Sky vessel dropped anchor beneath Baltimore's landmark beacon on Thursday

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

The Arenal beach, crowded in the summer, Javea on the Costa Blanca, Spain
Hot topic: Why bake on the Med when you can have a 'coolcation' at home?
With scorching temperatures and heatwaves increasingly common in southern Europe, many people are opting for cool-weather tourism, a trend Ireland can take full advantage of

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Ireland’s most regionally important industry is signalling distress — is Government listening?
Ireland’s most regionally important industry is signalling distress — is Government listening?
Despite signs of strength, tourism leaders warn Ireland’s competitiveness and connectivity are eroding without urgent government support

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

OPW bans tour guides from wearing green or orange at site of the Battle of the Boyne
OPW bans tour guides from wearing green or orange at site of the Battle of the Boyne
The directive is being communicated directly to new guides by a supervisor at the visitor centre after they have been hired

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Discover Ireland's hidden gems with these memorable guided tours
Discover Ireland's hidden gems with these memorable guided tours
There are many ways to explore Ireland, and guided tours offer a unique insight into our culture, history, and landscape. We spoke to three seasoned tour guides to learn what makes a truly memorable experience for visitors and locals alike

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The Arenal beach, crowded in the summer, Javea on the Costa Blanca, Spain
'Prices have risen outrageously': Spaniards avoid holiday hotspots overrun by foreign tourists
Spaniards are increasingly taking their holidays in lesser-known destinations, where prices are lower and mass tourism is yet to hit

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

West Cork island seeks new head teacher — and more children to help keep its school open
West Cork island seeks new head teacher — and more children to help keep its school open
Cape Clear is wooing young families to help boost enrolment at its primary school, while also advertising for a new head teacher as well as a new tourism manager

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Inbound tourism drops 10% in May as persistent decline continues 
Inbound tourism drops 10% in May as persistent decline continues 
About 560,500 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland during the month, down 10% compared with May 2024

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Beautiful modern hotel room
Hotel lobby quietly backs introduction of a tourist tax, says Fine Gael TD 
It has been estimated as much as €12m could be collected each year through the proposed levy

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Skellig Michael opening delayed again with tour guides unavailable
Skellig Michael opening delayed again with tour guides unavailable
'After losing so much of the season already, every single day is vital'

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

England Fans Enjoy Holiday Life In The Algarve
Tourists in Albufeira face fines in crackdown on nudity and drunken behaviour
Penalties of up tp €4,000 for holidaymakers who flout new rules

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Shannon Airport's CEO on navigating the current strained transatlantic relations
Shannon Airport's CEO on navigating the current strained transatlantic relations
Despite adding new routes, the Shannon Airport CEO, Mary Considine, tells Emer Walsh that our aviation policy must change

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Star Wars filming in Ireland
Skellig Michael delayed boat permits row to be decided this week
A High Court judge has given "top priority" for a case involving the granting of boat permits to ferry people to Skellig Michael.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Lights, camera, Leeside — why it’s time Cork claimed its place in the film spotlight
S Michael Moynihan: Lights, camera, Leeside — why it’s time Cork claimed its place in the film spotlight
Inspired by Sicily’s screen-fuelled tourism boom, a new Cork film initiative dares to imagine a brighter, bolder future

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Giant’s Causeway being damaged by tourists leaving coins
Giant’s Causeway being damaged by tourists leaving coins
Scores of coins have been left wedged into the cracks of the basalt rock columns of the Giant’s Causeway in north Antrim

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Boats sail out to Skellig Michael in protest to 'urgent threat to tourism'
Boats sail out to Skellig Michael in protest to 'urgent threat to tourism'
Thursday's protest saw the boat operators head from Portmagee to Skellig Michael, circling the island in a bid to drawing attention to the escalating crisis

Thu, 22 May, 2025

'It is the Holy Grail': locals fear for tourism future as Skellig Michael stays shut
S 'It is the Holy Grail': locals fear for tourism future as Skellig Michael stays shut
Tourism operators and business owners across South Kerry warn of major losses as permit dispute delays Skellig Michael's visitor season into next month

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Munster
Skellig Michael: Tourism chiefs plead with OPW to issue temporary boat permits
Unesco World Heritage site may not reopen until June — 'a complete disaster' which risks 'lasting damage to businesses and Ireland’s reputation as a world-class tourism destination'

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Skellig Michael will not reopen to visitors due to legal challenge by boat operators
Skellig Michael will not reopen to visitors due to legal challenge by boat operators
Iconic 'Star Wars' location and Unesco World Heritage Site cannot open for the 2025 season as three boat operators whose permits were not renewed have taken a legal challenge

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'
Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'
Fáilte Ireland's Cork Harbour tourism plan could bypass the seaside town due to an inability to cope with increased visitor numbers

Sun, 04 May, 2025

AerLingus strikes
John Whelan: Airlines feeling the pain of Trump policies
Some of Europe’s largest carriers have warned of a dip in transatlantic bookings

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Fishing Boats in Dingle Bay
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú: 'Restricting Airbnbs will ruin local economies like the Dingle peninsula'
My party plans to restrict short-term lets by requiring planning permission, a process that could cost thousands of jobs in tourism-reliant rural areas

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Time is not right for a tourism tax – Simon Harris
'I'd be very nervous about it,' said Tánaiste. 'I am conscious of the fact that at the moment tourism is already going through quite a challenging time'

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

U.S. Customs And Border Protection Symbol
Trump’s America: Irish travellers now wary of US border chaos
Irish travel to the US has dropped sharply amid growing fears over visa rules, phone checks, and border detentions

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away
US economy set to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away
Goldman Sachs estimates in a worst-case scenario, the hit this year from reduced travel and boycotts could amount to almost $90bn

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

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Cabinet delayed strict Airbnb rules due to need for legal 'clarifications', says minister
The proposals will see effective bans on short-term lets in any town of more than 10,000 people

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Clare council not planning to 'wield the option' of compulsory purchase of land for Cliffs of Moher walk
Clare council not planning to 'wield the option' of compulsory purchase of land for Cliffs of Moher walk
The report said the Cliffs of Moher coastal walk is privately owned by 36 individual landowners and that 'it can be concluded that the roles and responsibilities in relation to the [coastal walk] are unclear at best and have led to confusion'

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

CSO denies declining tourism numbers 'at odds' with industry data
CSO denies declining tourism numbers 'at odds' with industry data
CSO findings questioned by groups such as Tourism Ireland and the Restaurants Association of Ireland

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Focus on greenways in north and south Kerry leaves other areas 'by the wayside', council told
Focus on greenways in north and south Kerry leaves other areas 'by the wayside', council told
The licensing of beach saunas is to be trialled as part of a pilot scheme, the March meeting of Kerry County Council was told

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Balearic Islands announce triple whammy of tax rises for tourists
Balearic Islands announce triple whammy of tax rises for tourists
It follows protests last year over problems associated with mass tourism such as pollution, traffic chaos and lack of affordable housing for locals linked to Airbnb holiday rentals

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
'A childish act': Greens at Donald Trump’s Co Clare golf course dug up 
Gardaí said they are investigating 'an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a commercial premises in West Clare'

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Cork city rose to the occasion during covid, but is starting to lose its shine
Cork city rose to the occasion during covid, but is starting to lose its shine
How we use our city and town centres changed a lot during the pandemic — and they haven't fully recovered

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy
Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy
New IHF survey shows that almost every region in the country experienced a drop of 1% to 3% in occupancy rates during 2024 compared to 2023

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

How Bantry aims to grasp a €2.5m cruise tourism opportunity
How Bantry aims to grasp a €2.5m cruise tourism opportunity
Ambitious targets will see 30 cruise ships coming to the South-West annually

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Virus Outbreak Portugal
Tourists warned of potential fines in Albufeira if walking streets in bikinis or swim shorts
Town hall chiefs in Albufeira on Portugal's Algarve have announced a penalty fee as part of a crackdown on semi-nudity outside of 'exempted areas' like beaches and hotel swimming pools

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Google Maps reveals Ireland's most-reviewed destinations
Google Maps reveals Ireland's most-reviewed destinations
Topping the list is the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare with 32,854 reviews, it is followed by The Book of Kells Experience in Trinity College with 14,884 reviews

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Tourism Ireland launch event
Agency targets long-term growth for Northern Ireland tourism
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation CEO, Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, described the passenger cap at Dublin Airport as the 'biggest single handbrake on growth'

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

FBD hotel group acquires the Grand Hotel in Dublin's Malahide
FBD hotel group acquires the Grand Hotel in Dublin's Malahide
The Grand Hotel, which employs more than 200 people, dates back to 1835 and has been in the ownership of the seller, the Ryan family, since 1974

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Officials warned against introducing different Vat rates for hospitality sector
Officials warned against introducing different Vat rates for hospitality sector
Estimates from the department showed that it would cost €764m a year to cut the Vat rate to 9% for the entire hospitality sector, falling to €545m if it only applied to food and catering services

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Tourism and hospitality sector not immune from global risks
Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Tourism and hospitality sector not immune from global risks
The geopolitical context looks somewhat fraught entering 2025

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

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