Increased Tourism Leading to Jobs Growth – Prendergast
Labour MEP for Ireland South Phil Prendergast has described new figures showing growth in tourism and related jobs as very encouraging. The Central Statistic Office (CSO) quarterly figures for December 2011 – February 2012 show tourism growth of 2.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. Ms Prendergast said: “These figures are very [...]
New Walking Guide to Tipperary and Waterford
John G. O’Dwyer has rambled the mountains and moorlands of Tipperary and Waterford for many years and he has now put this huge experience to good use in his new guide book to Walking in Tipperary and Waterford which is being published by the Collins Press. The book is a comprehensive guide to the best, [...]
Irish Tourism to Target Brazil and Russia
Tourism Ireland announces new strategy to attract more high-spending BRIC visitors Tourism Ireland has announced a new strategy to attract more high-spending visitors from the emerging tourism markets of Brazil and Russia. The organisation will target potential holidaymakers in these markets by working closely with airlines and tour operators to increase exposure and demand for holidays [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Thurles
St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in Thurles on Sunday , 18th March. The Parade will start from Abbey Road at 2.45 pm. The Parade is organised by a sub-committee of Thurles Town Council. People are invited to take part in the parade by either entering a float, sponsorship or helping out on the [...]
Saint Patricks Well Tipperary Tranquil Beauty
With Saint Patrick’s day fast approaching and all the fan fare that goes with it, all being great fun. Saint Patrick’s well is an a nice place to visit for a more reflective experience. This lovely tranquil place is just a short distance outside the town of Clonmel. The church here was built in the [...]
Lough Derg Trails Go Mobile
A smartphone application that uses GPS technology and Google Maps to guide tourists and outdoor enthusiasts around the trails of Lough Derg went live for the first time today. The mobile app – launched by the Lough Derg Marketing Strategy Group (LDMG) – will feature over 20 types of trails from walking, cycling and water-based [...]
Targeting German Tourists for Nenagh
Thirty five tourism organisations from around Ireland – including the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh – hit the road with Tourism Ireland in Germany last week, for a three-city travel mission, aiming to increase Tipperary’s and Ireland’s share of the valuable German holiday and business tourism market this year. The trade mission included Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and [...]
2012 Manchester Irish Festival set to maintain its crown as Europe’s biggest Irish Festival
2012 Manchester Irish Festival set to maintain its crown as Europe’s biggest Irish Festival This years 2012 Manchester Irish Festival is expected to attract over 200,000 people to its two week, 17 day celebration. The Irish Cultural extravaganza is set to feature over 200 events at 56 venues, making it Europe’s biggest Irish event. The [...]
Special Offers for Visitors to Tipperary in 2012
Special Offers for Visitors to Tipperary in 2012 Accommodation providers in North Tipperary have organised a variety of packages and special offers for visitors to North Tipperary during 2012. These offers will be promoted at the Holiday World Shows in Belfast and Dublin in January and also at the CMT Holiday Exhibition in Germany in [...]
Chinese tourists visit Birr to ring in the ‘Year of the Dragon’
30 January 2012 – A group of Chinese tourists was in Birr last week, ringing in the ‘Year of the Dragon’ Irish-style. During their time here they visited the magnificent Birr Castle demesne. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 Chinese visitors come to Ireland each year. However, Tourism Ireland believes that this market has the [...]
