#Tourism
Ireland’s Eye sold to private investment group
The island was included in the recent sale of Howth Castle and demesne to Tetrarch Capital.
Gran Canaria wildfire sparks evacuation of hundreds of people
Police said they detained a man for allegedly starting the fire by using welding equipment.
Children and teens taking the reins of horse-drawn tourist carriages in Dublin city centre
Last year the council stopped issuing carriage licences due to legal ambiguity – drivers have warned this lack of regulation will cause serious issues.
Dublin City Council need to 'aggressively go after' properties breaching new short-term let laws
Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin says Minister Shane Ross does not hold responsibility for regulating Airbnb.
Ireland's top tourist attractions, free and fee-paying, are revealed
Cliffs, castles and theme parks all made it onto the list of Ireland’s most visited tourist attractions.
Fáilte Ireland pledges €150m to develop new tourist attractions throughout Ireland
The investment will fund projects with the greatest potential to grow tourism across the country.
Here's the map of Irish Blue Flag beaches for 2019
A total of 88 swimming spots received the accolade this year.
'This is a disgrace': Second Meath adventure firm faces closure due to 'ridiculous' insurance hike
Boyne Valley Activities said there was a 400% hike on its premium since 2013 despite the fact that it has not made any claims.
Calls for Dublin to get its own version of the Wild Atlantic Way
The proposed cycling route would link Kilmainham, Inchicore, Drimnagh and Walkinstown.
Star Wars movie receives €3.43m in tax credits from Revenue
The shooting of scenes on Skellig Michael and elsewhere has provided a boost to the Irish tourism industry.
Fancy Mountain Biking on the Slieve Blooms? Rural projects given government funding go-ahead
The regeneration of Lahinch Seaworld has been approved for government funding today.
Sod turned on the new runway at Dublin Airport, but some residents are not happy
Residents who live next to the airport have accused the government of ignoring their concerns over noise levels.
185-bedroom Vicar Street hotel given green light by DCC despite local objections
In total, 12 objections have been lodged against the plan.
'An iconic, bucket list experience': Major international Halloween festival set for Meath this year
Fáilte Ireland wants to attract a further 100,000 visitors to the country through the festival as part of the Ancient East initiative.
Fancy a stroll? Walkways and trails around Ireland are getting an upgrade
Nearly 80 projects have been approved for funding.
Three British tourists killed, four seriously injured in Iceland crash
The vehicle crashed through a railing on a one-lane bridge.
A junior minister tried citing a 25-year-old policy to spare tourism firms some pain from VAT hikes
But the appeal to his Fine Gael colleague, Paschal Donohoe, doesn’t appear to have paid off.
British tourist dies after contracting rabies from cat bite in Morocco
People travelling to rabies-affected countries are being reminded to avoid contact with animals.
The Little Museum of Dublin is on the move... to the building next door
The Little Museum of Dublin was established in 2011 and since then has become a popular tourist destination.
The duo behind Dublin's newest tourist attraction say its near-end was like 'sudden death'
Four years since the idea was floated, the Vaults Live is open after being spared from examinership.
Tourism officials quietly overhaul Dublin's multimillion-euro marketing brand
Three years after its initial launch, the industry says the ‘breath of fresh air’ tag hasn’t been embraced.
Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?
Industry figures say it could lead to job losses in the sector.
How is it fair that the tourism industry still gets a subsidy of half a billion euros?
The landscape has changed since the VAT rate was cut for the hospitality sector in 2011, writes Eamon Murphy.
How Donegal is using its status as one of the west's least-visited counties as a selling point
State tourism figures suggest the region’s overseas visitor numbers declined last year.
New festival series to try entice the diaspora to visit Ireland
The first events receiving funding from the scheme will take place this October in Limerick and Donegal.
Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Cork City
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Galway city
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Dublin city
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Tour groups 'pulling a fast one' are overrunning Cork's English Market
Traders in the iconic marketplace have complained that snap-happy visitors are hurting business.
Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Limerick
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wicklow
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Wexford
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Waterford
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Westmeath
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Tipperary
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in South Dublin
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Airbnb accused of turning villages into 'holiday resorts' as it reveals 640,000 Irish summer visitors
The company claims that Airbnb visitors will contribute €57 million to the Irish economy this summer.
Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Sligo
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Roscommon
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Your summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Offaly
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