Seven-in-10 Irish residents planning domestic trip in next six months

The Beacon at Baltimore, Co Cork. The south-west region of the country is the most popular destination for holiday-goers. Picture: Dan Linehan

Almost three-quarters of Irish residents intend to take an overnight trip in the country within the next six months, according to a new survey.

The intention to travel survey, conducted by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), found the south-west region of the country is the most popular destination for holiday-goers, with 28.7% of people intending to take an overnight trip visiting counties in this area.