Redeveloped Connaught Harbour visitor destination officially opens following €2.8m investment
Failte Ireland, Waterways Ireland and Minister of State Anne Rabbitte have launched a new extension of Connaught Harbour following €2.8 million investment for a redevelopment project. This redevelopment project aims to help the cruising and boating infrastructure of the harbour to thrive and grow. Additions to the harbour include an increase in mooring berths […]
German travel agents cruise on the River Shannon
Travel agents from German tour organiser ADAC Reisen have been travelling in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, cruising on the Shannon. They were guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and cruising tour provider Le Boat. As part of the tour, the group stopped for dinner at Paddy’s Bar in Terryglass and at The Ferry Inn Bar […]
Tipperary County Council Receives Funding Under Fáilte Ireland Scheme
Under Fáilte Ireland’s EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme Tipperary County Council received just over €766, 714 in investment grants. The total grant given has been divided between two projects in Tipperary. The first project to be funded by the investment grant is the detailed planning and design for the regeneration of […]
Fáilte Ireland unveils 2022 plans for tourism recovery, but availability of staff remains a major challenge
Doubling of investment in domestic marketing to €10million compared to 2019 to encourage people to take additional short breaks among 2022 priorities Strong recovery in inbound tourism based on air access projected to be 83% of 2019 levels Staffing and cost inflation most significant challenges currently facing tourism sector Package of measures […]
Fáilte Ireland announces sponsorship of RTÉ Weather to drive recovery of tourism sector
“Domestic tourism is the foundation stone of Ireland’s tourism sector, and it will be critical to its recovery. Fáilte Ireland’s strategic sponsorship of RTÉ Weather will enable our central message of holidaying at home to reach hundreds of thousands of viewers every week.” – Paul Kelly CEO Fáilte Ireland To help accelerate the recovery of […]
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the addition of 31 walking trails in 13 counties to the ‘Walks Scheme’
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the announcement this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD of the addition of 31 walking trails in 13 counties to the Government’s ‘Walks Scheme’. Fáilte Ireland research shows hiking and walking are ranked amongst the Top 10 Activities domestic tourists participated in this summer, with 57% engaging […]
Fáilte Ireland announces details of new €55million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector and priorities for 2021
Fáilte Ireland has today (1st February) announced details of its new €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The announcement was made at a special virtual industry event watched by thousands of operators, providers and employers from across the tourism sector. The allocation was secured by Minister Catherine Martin TD in Budget 2021 and Fáilte Ireland is […]
New Failte Ireland Guidelines are Bizarre- McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has sharply criticised the new and updated guidelines issued by Fáilte Ireland for restaurants describing them as bizarre and a step too far. The new guidelines suggest that no more than six people are allowed at a table in restaurants and cafés and that a record must be kept of what […]
Fáilte Ireland welcomes Rural Regeneration and Development Fund allocation to Beara Breifne Way
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the announcement made by the Department of Rural and Community Development on Thursday, 25 June 2020 that the Beara Breifne Way will benefit from the final Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The Beara Breifne Way will receive €300,000 in funding from the programme. The allocation is part of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which is funded under Project Ireland 2040. […]
Fáilte Ireland unveils new domestic marketing campaign and new COVID-19 Safety Charter to boost public confidence
Fáilte Ireland is revealing its new national domestic marketing campaign to the tourism and hospitality industry today. ‘Ireland, make a break for it’ will go live across media this weekend in what will be a major drive to encourage people to take domestic breaks this summer. The National Tourism Development Authority is also launching a […]
