A welcome boost - Ireland’s thriving tourism

WHEN Fáilte Ireland first began to rebrand the country as a tourist destination, some in the hospitality industry were fearful that it could backfire.

But the development of The Wild Atlantic Way, in the west, Ireland’s Ancient East, and the new Dublin brand are more than proving their worth.

Central Statistics Office figures show that the number of visitors coming to Ireland rose by 16.6% in the first three months of the year.