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Four French travel journalists – writing for magazines and a daily regional newspaper with a combined reach of more than 600,000 readers – have been exploring Northern Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Tourism NI. The group’s itinerary included Titanic Belfast, Titanic Hotel and a food and music tour of Belfast. The Gobbins Cliff Path, Glenarm Castle and whiskey tasting, as well as a wolfhound walk at The Harbourview Hotel also featured. Further along the Ca

In the run-up to its 2026 Annual Conference in the Convention Centre Dublin, early next month, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has outlined the ways Ireland’s EU Presidency – over the course of the second half of this year – can help the country’s inbound tourism offering. "The Presidency will bring Europe to Ireland. The opportunity for Irish tourism is to give Europe a reason to come back," ITIC said in its report. "Ireland’s six-month EU Presidency Ireland’

Iconic US morning television show - NBC's 'TODAY' - is coming to Ireland next month to broadcast live at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge resort in Kenmare, Co Kerry. NBC will broadcast all four hours of its flagship weekday morning programme live from the five-star hotel in Kerry on Friday, 16 October. The show is sponsored by Tourism Ireland. Sheen Falls Lodge is furnishing accommodations.The landmark broadcast marks the first time TODAY will broadcast all four hours live fr

The proposed €1.2bn takeover of Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) has been approved by shareholders.

The Grand Hotel in Malahide - which forms part of the FBD Hotels & Resorts group - has unveiled its newly renovated wedding and event space, The Tara Suite, following a complete transformation. Since taking over the hotel in March 2025, FBD Hotels & Resorts has invested €7m into the refurbishment of the hotel to create a space that reflects the elegant vintage glamour of past eras balanced with contemporary style notes. The first phase featured the ground floor areas and the

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has launched the new national website greenways.gov.ie at the National Active Travel and Greenways Conference in Cork today, 10 September 2026. The website showcases Ireland’s growing greenway network and provides a central source of information on routes, facilities, attractions and visitor information. The National Active Travel and Greenways Conference is an annual event that brings together representatives from local authorities, T

Tourism businesses from the Causeway Coastal Route and the northern section of the Wild Atlantic Way will have a unique opportunity to showcase the best of this part of the island of Ireland to top overseas travel buyers, at the inaugural Shared Island tourism workshop, which takes place in Derry today. The event brings together around 50 overseas tour operators from eight key tourism markets with 110 tourism SMEs from Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and the Causeway Coastal Route, f

Dublin Airport has reported another record month of passenger volumes - with its latest monthly figures showing a 1% year-on-year increase for August to 3.8 million passengers.

Dublin’s Brooks Hotel has been accepted into Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), an exclusive global community of independently minded luxury hotels spanning more than 90 countries. As part of the SLH portfolio, Brooks Hotel joins a carefully curated collection of independent hotels recognised for their high standards of service, individuality and strong sense of place. Brooks Hotel, a member of the MHL Hotel Collection, joins its sister property, the five star Glenlo

The future of the Dublin pub, grassroots music venues, international night-time policy and the role of major events in shaping the capital will be among the topics explored at Dublin City Council's new Bright Nights, Big City conference. Organised by Dublin City Council's Night-Time Economy Advisor in partnership with AIM Ireland, the conference will bring together leading voices from hospitality, music, culture, events and urban policy at the National Concert Hall on Tuesday

Six French business travel buyers – all specialists in organising international meetings and incentive travel programmes – have been exploring Northern Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Tourism NI and destination management company Horizons by TPG. The visit was designed to give the influential buyers a taste of what Northern Ireland has to offer as a destination for meetings and incentive travel, inspiring them to recommend Northern Ireland to their clients and ultima

Five travel journalists from Germany and Austria, with a combined audience of around 5.8 million, have been exploring Ireland, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and tour operator Raiffeisen Touristik Group. The journalists – representing various print and online publications – followed a bespoke itinerary showcasing some of the great holiday experiences on offer along the Wild Atlantic Way and in Ireland’s Ancient East. Their busy programme featured a sheepdog dem

Tourism Ireland has warmly welcomed Air Canada’s announcement of a new flight from Toronto to Shannon, which will operate three times a week from June to October next year. The new service will make it easier than ever for Canadian holidaymakers to explore the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. Canadian visitors to the island of Ireland have increased by around 30% since 2023 and, in terms of spend by overseas visitors, Canada is now a top five market. Welcoming the announcement,

As the world’s leading golfers prepare to compete for the Amgen Irish Open, Waterford is putting its own golfing credentials in the spotlight – with the prestigious tournament trophy once again being handcrafted in Ireland’s oldest city. Designed by Waterford Senior Product Designer Matt Kehoe and introduced in 2022, the Amgen Irish Open trophy is created entirely from Waterford crystal at the House of Waterford. Its sculptural design represents the journey and progression of

Hibernia Line - the new Irish ferry operator linking Cork to France - has signed up as corporate partner of the Cork Harbour Triple Crown Series 2026. This is a unique sailing competition that brings together four of Cork Harbour’s leading sailing clubs for three weekends of exciting racing this September. Now in its second year, the Triple Crown combines three iconic harbour races into one championship series, celebrating Cork’s rich maritime heritage, outstanding sailing ta

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD has launched Fáilte Ireland's national consultation on Accessible and Inclusive Tourism. People across Ireland are being invited to share their experiences of accessible and inclusive tourism, helping Fáilte Ireland better understand barriers, opportunities, and priorities for the future development of tourism. Accessible and inclusive tourism ensures all people can travel, participate, and enjoy visitor experienc

The Cork International Hotel is marking the return to school with a discounted Sunday Lunch for children under-12 for the months of September and October. The hotel is offering a two-course children’s meal for €5 and three-courses for €10. The offer is available only with an adult purchasing a two or three-course Sunday Lunch menu, with one child offer per qualifying adult. The price of a two-course meal for adults is €31 and €39 for three-courses. Diners have the option of a

Ireland-US relations emerged as the real winner from the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with a closely contested game between Texas Christian University and the University of North Carolina concluding a week of significant engagement among Ireland, Texas, and North Carolina. On the field, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels secured a narrow 15-10 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs at the Aviva Stadium. The result remained in doubt until the closing moments,

From Dublin's rich literary landmarks to the beautiful landscapes of Sligo and the Bellaghy countryside that inspired Seamus Heaney, a new Channel 4 travel series will take viewers on a captivating journey to the places that have inspired some of our literary greats. Sandi's Ireland: A Literary Journey, fronted by broadcaster, author and comedian Sandi Toksvig, begins airing in Great Britain on Channel 4 and More4 today (3rd September). Co-produced by Tourism Ireland and pr

Food lovers looking for an excuse to escape to the North Coast of Ireland this autumn can add Dunluce Lodge in Portrush to their diary, as the five-star hotel unveils a trio of special food and wine experiences celebrating exceptional local produce, international wines and some of the region’s finest culinary talent. The intimate 35-suite Dunluce Lodge, overlooking the fourth fairway of Royal Portrush Golf Club and close to Whiterocks Beach, has quickly established itself as