Tourism

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Tourism spending falls 16% in September 
This is despite a rise in the number of foreign visitors here when compared to the same month last year

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist
Almost half of Ireland's tourism businesses reported fall in income during summer season
Fáilte Ireland survey found 43% of all tourism businesses had reported a fall in income this summer compared to the same period in 2024

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Two Michelin star restaurant, Terre, helps five-star Castlemartyr Resort raise revenue
Two Michelin star restaurant, Terre, helps five-star Castlemartyr Resort raise revenue
Dinner at Terre is €220 per person excluding beverages

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Ernest Shackleton's footsteps: Antarctic hero's cabin is restored and open to visitors
Explorer's cabin had been used as a shed in Norway for most of a century — but now it's been brought back to his Irish birthplace and meticulously restored

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world
The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world
A University of Limerick team has created a data dashboard to help Ireland’s tourism industry tailor experiences in real time

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Longford Center Parc resort enjoys record revenues of €2m per week
Longford Center Parc resort enjoys record revenues of €2m per week
The Center Parcs Irish business also experienced a slight drop on the occupancy rates

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Tourism Ireland spend €200k on campaign for hit show 'Wednesday'
Tourism Ireland spend €200k on campaign for hit show 'Wednesday'
The latest season of Wednesday was shot at various locations, including Powerscourt House in Wicklow, Charleville Castle in Offaly and Deansgrange Cemetery in Dublin

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire
Budget 2026: Here's what's expected as talks set to go down to the wire
Paul Hosford and Louise Burne break down what we are likely to see on Tuesday across each of 12 government departments 

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey
Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey
The Economic Trends survey measured business sentiment and economic outlook

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Ireland's attractions see stagnant visitor numbers 
Ireland's attractions see stagnant visitor numbers 
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions said during 2024, its members recorded 19.2 million visitors compared to the 23 million recorded in 2019

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Aer Lingus A321 NEO at Manchester Airport
Monthly tourism figures increase for the first time in a year but visitor spending still down
About 772,800 foreign visitors completed a trip to Ireland in August, an increase of 1% compared to August last year, CSO data shows

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Times square in New York City
Irish spending in US drops 18% as UK overtakes Spain for top travel spend
New AIB data shows Irish spending in the US fell 18% in August, while the UK overtook Spain as the top destination

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Ireland's JustTip expands cashless tipping service across Europe
Ireland's JustTip expands cashless tipping service across Europe
The myPOS card terminals allow customers to pay both their bill and a tip directly with payments routed to the merchant’s account, and tips automatically separated, processed, and distributed through JustTip’s transparent platform

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Tourism In Dublin
Services sector growth slows in August as employment hits lowest since 2020
Irish services sector recorded only marginal growth in August, with tourism and leisure dragging jobs to lowest levels since 2020

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Blindboy fans turn Limerick's ‘Birdshit District’ into unlikely tourist destination
Blindboy fans turn Limerick's ‘Birdshit District’ into unlikely tourist destination
Blindboy’s nickname for Bedford Row has turned a starling roost — and its messy pavements — into an offbeat Limerick tourist attraction

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Aircraft landing at sunrise
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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