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March

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
THE INTRODUCTION OF FREE RAIL TRAVEL GIVES SENIORS A REASON TO CELEBRATE!
THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY WILL SEE THE INTRODUCTION OF 'GOLDEN TREKKER', A SCHEME THAT WILL ALLOW VISITING SENIORS TO AVAIL OF FREE RAIL TRAVEL!

February

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
BROADCAST FROM IRELAND ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Why not broadcast from Ireland this St Patrick’s Day. Allow Tourism Ireland to help make this a reality.
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
CALLING ALL PATRICKS, PADDYS, PATS, PATRICIAS.....
WORLD RENOWNED FOR THEIR CELEBRATIONS, THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE INVITES ALL PATRICKS TO BECOME VIPS - VERY IMPORTANT PATRICKS - FOR ST PATRICK'S DAY AND TO JOIN THE FESTIVITIES FOR FREE!
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
THE LIMERICK ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL IS HERE ONCE AGAIN AND THIS YEAR IT IS BIGGER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER!
CELEBRATE ST PATRICK'S DAY IN ONE OF IRELANDS MOST ENERGETIC CITYS WITH THE NATIONAL LOTTERY SKYFEST, THE 40TH INTERNATIONAL BAND PARADE AND COMPETITION AND THE HUGE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EMERALD ISLE THIS MARCH, WHY NOT CELEBRATE IRISH HERITAGE IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THEY LAUNCH THE INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF BALLYCAHILL!
LACE UP YOUR WALKING BOOTS AND DISCOVER THE IRISH HERITAGE IN CHARLESTON, EXPLORE ARTS, POETRY AND MUSIC, OR SIMPLY SAMPLE IRISH INSPIRED CUISINE IN THIS UNIQUE CELEBRATION OF IRISH CULTURE!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
ALLOW THE EXPERTS TO RECONNECT YOU WITH YOUR IRISH ROOTS!
TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS HAS GOTTEN A WHOLE LOT EASIER AS IRISH ANCESTRAL HOLIDAYS COMBINE LUXURY HOLIDAYS WITH IRELANDS BEST GENEALOGISTS!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
NEW YORK TRAVEL WRITER, PAT PRESTON, SCOOPS 1ST PLACE IN NATIONAL TRAVEL MEDIA COMPETITION!
A TRUE IRELAND EXPERT, PAT'S 15TH BOOK ABOUT THE ISLAND 'IRELAND TRAVEL 101' LEADS THE FIELD AT THE 18TH ANNUAL AWARDS!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
EXPLORE AN ASTONISHING COLLECTION OF MANUSCRIPTS, PUBLICATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS SPANNING 400 YEARS OF IRISH HISTORY!
ALLOW CURATOR SINEAD MCCOOLE GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE JACKIE CLARKE COLLECTION, AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS, IN NEW YORK THIS MARCH!
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
VISIT AN EXHIBITION OF RARE CHINESE ART NEVER SEEN OUTSIDE OF CHINA AT CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY IN DUBLIN!
EXPERIENCE A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF ART FROM THE WORLD-RENOWNED SHANGHAI MUSEUM IN WHAT CRITICS HAIL AS ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST MUSEUMS!
Friday, February 12th, 2010
NEW TELEVISION SPECIAL,'MUSIC OF IRELAND - WELCOME HOME', CHRONICLES IRISH MUSIC'S GLOBAL IMPACT!
HOSTED BY GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER MOYA BRENNAN, THIS INSIGHTFUL NEW DOCUMENTARY FEATURES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS AND PERFORMANCES BY THE CHIEFTAINS, RIVERDANCE'S MICHAEL FLATLEY, U2, PETE SEEGER, SINEAD O'CONNOR, THE LATE LIAM CLANCY, AND OTHERS!
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
GOLF IN IRELAND TAKES ON A FAMILY FLAVOR!
THREE EXCITING FAMILY TOURNAMENTS IN 2010 ATTRACT GENERATIONS OF GOLF ENTHUSIASTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF IRISH GAELIC GAMES!
MASTER AN EXCITING NEW SPORT AND ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLE CULTURAL OUTING WITH 'EXPERIENCE GAELIC GAMES'
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
VISIT ST. VALENTINE IN DUBLIN!
AS LOVERS AROUND THE GLOBE PREPARE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS, DUBLIN CITY HAS MORE REASONS THAN MOST TO MARK THE MEMORABLE 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY!
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
LONELY PLANET, THE WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL GUIDES, SERVE UP A GLOWING REVIEW OF GALWAY!
HOT ON THE HEELS OF NAMING CORK ONE OF THEIR TOP CITIES FOR 2010, THE INFAMOUS TRAVEL EXPERTS ARE SINGING THE PRAISES OF IRELANDS WEST!
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
EU FLOWER BLOOMS AT BELLE ISLE CASTLE, CO FERMANAGH!
LUXURY CASTLE IS AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS EU FLOWERS ECOLABEL FOR EXEMPLARY GREEN PRACTICES!
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
THE SPARKLE OF A NEW BEGINNING AS WATERFORD CRYSTAL UNVEIL PLANS!
THE ICONIC CRYSTAL COMPANY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR A NEW PLANT AND VISITOR CENTRE!
Monday, February 1st, 2010
TRAVEL & LEISURE WORLD'S BEST HOTELS NAMES the g HOTEL AS TOP IRISH DESTINATION!
THE PHILLIP TREACY DESIGNED LUXURY RETREAT IN GALWAY WINS ONE OF TRAVELS MOST ENVIED ACCOLADES!

January

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL PREPARE FOR A SPECTACULAR 59TH YEAR!
THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL TOASTS A SUCCESSFUL 58TH FESTIVAL AND PREPARES FOR A 15 DAY OUTING IN 2010!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
B&B IRELAND LAUNCHES AS IRELAND'S LEADING B&B ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER!
B&B IRELAND OFFERS A GREAT WAY TO TRULY EXPERIENCE THE REAL IRELAND IN CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND!
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
CELEBRATE THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE INFAMOUS BALLYMALOE HOUSE!
SAVOUR A ST. PATRICK'S DAY LIKE NO OTHER IN THE ELEGANT SURROUNDINGS OF BALLYMALOE HOUSE IN CO. CORK!
Monday, January 25th, 2010
FALDO COURSE AT LOUGH ERNE SCOOPS A COVETED PODIUM PLACE AT ANNUAL GOLF AWARDS!
NICK FALDO DESIGNED GOLF COURSE AT LOUGH ERNE TAKES HOME THE BRONZE AS THE THIRD BEST INTERNATIONAL COURSE WORLDWIDE!
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
THE HUFFINGTON POST NAME BELFAST AS ONE OF THEIR MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS OF THE DECADE!
INFAMOUS WEBSITE AND BLOG NAME THE NORTHERN IRELAND CAPITAL AS ONE OF THE UPCOMING DECADES MUST-SEE LOCATIONS!
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
WHALE WATCHING HITS THE HEADLINES WITH ASTONISHING SIGHTINGS OFF THE WEXFORD COAST!
A SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE DISPLAY THRILLS ONLOOKERS OFF IRELANDS SOUTH EAST COAST!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
GET 2010 OFF TO AN ENERGETIC START IN DERRY!
BLITZ YOUR 2010 FITNESS GOALS AND SOAK UP BREATHTAKING SCENERY IN THE HEART OF NORTHERN IRELAND!
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS LURE WHISKEY LOVERS TO EXPLORE IRELAND!
A FLURRY OF EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS TEMPT IRISH WHISKEY ENTHUSIASTS INTO REDISCOVERING WHAT DISTILLERIES HAVE TO OFFER.
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
THE JAMESON DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE CAPITALS SILVER SCREENS!
THE INFAMOUS JDIFF RETURNS TO WOW AUDIENCES OVER 11 MOVIE FILLED DAYS AND NIGHTS WITH THE VERY BEST OF IRISH AND INTERNATIONAL FILM TALENT!
Monday, January 4th, 2010
A MESMERIZING MUSICAL DISPLAY AT TEMPLE BAR TRADFEST 2010!
DUBLINS PREMIER CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND CULTURE RETURNS TO THE CAPITALS STREETS TO CELEBRATE IT'S 5TH BIRTHDAY IN STYLE!

November

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
IRELAND - GREAT VALUE AIRFARES FROM $189 EACH WAY!
EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME WITH UNBEATABLE AIRFARES!
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
IRISH ACCENT IS VOTED THE WORLD'S SEXIEST!
THE IRISH ACCENT HAS BEEN VOTED THE WORLD'S SEXIEST OUSTING THE FRENCH FROM THE TOP SPOT!
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
LONELY PLANET RATES CORK A WORLD-CLASS CITY!
LONELY PLANET'S BEST IN TRAVEL 2010 LIST CORK AS ONE OF THEIR TOP 10 CITIES TO VISIT IN THE COMING YEAR

October

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL CELEBRATES IT'S 58TH YEAR!
THE WEXFORD OPERA FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS FALL TO CELEBRATE IT'S 58TH ANNIVERSARY AND IT'S SECOND YEAR IN ITS IMPRESSIVE NEW HOME - THE WEXFORD OPERA HOUSE
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
DUNDRUM HOUSE HOTEL OFFERS INCREDIBLE VALUE THIS FALL
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH EAST OF IRELAND, DUNDRUM HOUSE HOTEL GOLF AND LEISURE RESORT OFFERS INCREDIBLE FALL DEALS!
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
A TALE OF TWO CITIES!
EXPERIENCE THE RICH CULTURE AND LUXURIOUS SURROUNDINGS OF TWO HISTORIC CAPITALS!

September

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
FRANCIS BACON A TERRIBLE BEAUTY CENTENARY EXHIBITION
THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS CALENDER WILL OCCUR IN DUBLIN ON OCTOBER 28TH 2009 WITH THE OPENING OF "A TERRIBLE BEAUTY" FRANCIS BACON CENTENARY EXHIBITION AT THE DUBLIN CITY GALLERY THE HUGH LANE.
Monday, September 28th, 2009
THE CROSS BORDER ORCHESTRA OF IRELAND VISIT NEW YORK
FOLLOWING A NUMBER OF SUCCESSFUL TOURS THE CBOI WILL RETURN TO NEW YORK THIS OCTOBER HEADLINING THE CROSS-CULTURAL YOUTH FESTIVAL AND GIVING AN UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE AT THE LINCOLN CENTER.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
GREGANS CASTLE HOTEL - OFFICIALLY ONE OF IRELANDS HOTTEST GOURMET DESTINATIONS!
GREGANS CASTLE HOTEL SCOOP THE PRESTIGIOUS HOTEL AND CATERING REVIEW GOLD MEDAL AWARD FOR FINE DINING.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
LINKS GOLF IRELAND LAUNCHES INAUGURAL 2010 FRIENDS OF IRELAND GOLF CLASSIC
TAKING PLACE IN IRELAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND IN SEPTEMBER 2010, GOLFERS CAN COMPETE IN THIS 3 DAY TOURNAMENT AT THE LINKS COURSES OF THE EAST AND EXPERIENCE THE PERFECT LEAD INTO RYDER CUP WEEK!
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
FIRST EVER CULTURE NIGHT BELFAST
BELFAST'S UNIQUE TAKE ON THIS EUROPEAN PHENOMENON WILL SEE VENUES, ARTIST'S STUDIOS, GALLERIES, HISTORIC BUILDINGS, CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS, CHURCHES AND MORE IN THE AREA THROW OPEN THEIR DOORS FOR A MAGICAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.

August

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: TOURISM IRELAND WELCOMES THE 2011 SOLHEIM CUP
IRELAND CONTINUES ON COURSE AS A MAGNET FOR INTERNATIONAL GOLD TOURNAMENTS - THE PLETHORA OF WORLD CLASS COURSES, ALLIED WITH FABULOUS ACCOMMODATIONS, MAKE IT AN OBVIOUS CHOICE.
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN IRELAND THIS SUMMER
YOUR READERS WONT HAVE TO EVEN PUT THEIR HAND IN THERE POCKET!
Friday, August 7th, 2009
THE TALL SHIPS ATLANTIC ARRIVES INTO BELFAST THIS AUGUST!
ANOTHER GREAT EVENT TAKING PLACE IN BELFAST THIS SUMMER

July

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL VACATION TO IRELAND - THINK SPECIALIZED!
SPECIALIZED TRAVEL CONTINUES TO GROW AND OFFER CONSUMERS GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
CHECK OUT MORE FOOTAGE OF GOOD MORNING AMERICA IN IRELAND
A MUST SEE ATTRACTION FOR YOUR READERS VISITING IRELAND
Friday, July 10th, 2009
THE WEST BELFAST FESTIVAL, FEILE 09' LAUNCHES
A WEEK OF FESTIVITIES LEAVING TRAVELERS WANTING MORE!!
Friday, July 10th, 2009
CLIFFS OF MOHER FEATURED ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA WEEKEND PART 1
WATCH PART 1 OF OUR SPECTACULAR FEATURE ON THE HIT WEEKEND SHOW
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
ENNISCOE ESTATE IN COUNTY MAYO INTRODUCES NEW WONDERFUL WALK
YOUR READERS MAY LIKE THIS WALK THROUGH ONE OF IRELANDS TRANQUIL AND PEACEFUL ESTATES...

June

Monday, June 29th, 2009
A UNIQUE VENUE REOPENS...AT LUTTRELSTOWN CASTLE
ANOTHER GREAT 5 STAR RESORT IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
SUMMER IN THE CITY
RELAX AND KICK BACK FOR $119 AT THE HARBOUR HOTEL
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
INTERESTED IN JOINING IRELANDS WHISKEY TRAIL?
EXLPORE THE HISTORY OF IRELANDS WHISKEY
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
IRELAND RECOGNIZED WITH 2009 WAVE AWARD
IRELAND NAMED AS BEST FAMILY DESTINATION AT WAVE AWARDS IN L.A!!
Monday, June 8th, 2009
MR FOODS FIRST STOP ON HIS IRISH JOURNEY - ASHFORD CASTLE
FOLLOW THE DELIGHTS OF IRISH FOOD WITH MR FOOD
Friday, June 5th, 2009
CHECK OUT OUR LATEST WEBISODE - FOLLOW THE LOCALS
WEBISODE 3 - MEET NOELLE AND HILARY FROM DUBLIN
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
DUBLIN OFFERING AMAZING VALUE FOR MONEY IN 2009
EVEN MORE SAVINGS FOR US TRAVELLERS TO IRELAND THIS SUMMER
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
WANT TO OFFER YOUR READERS A DIFFERENT IRISH EXPERIENCE?
KILDARE SHOPPING VILLAGE OFFERS THE BEST OF IRISH FASHION BRANDS
Monday, June 1st, 2009
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE 250 SUMMER FESTIVAL
CELEBRATE WITH GUINNESS THIS SUMMER
Monday, June 1st, 2009
'DREAM IRISH WEDDINGS' LAUNCH NEW FAIRYTALE IRISH WEDDING LOCATIONS
WEDDING READERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LAND OF FAIRYTALE IN IRELAND

May

Friday, May 22nd, 2009
INTERNATIONAL WRITERS CONFERENCE BOUND FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Friday, May 8th, 2009
US FILM STARRING 'AMY ADAMS' IN PRODUCTION IN IRELAND
THE MOVIE TAKES IN SOME OF IRELANDS BEST SIGHTS!!
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
THE SEVEN STAR STEAL FOR YOUR READERS!!
A ONCE OFF GOURMET EXPERIENCE AT ONE OF IRELANDS BEST HOTELS AND...RESTAURANTS
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR US ROSES AT THE 50TH ROSE OF TRALEE...
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT GALWAY VOLVO OCEAN RACE STOPOVER
GALWAY AWAITS YOU 23RD - 6TH JUNE 2009!!
Monday, May 4th, 2009
DUBLIN VOTED AS FRIENDLIEST CITY IN EUROPE
TRIP ADVISOR KNOWS BEST! AS IRELAND SCORES HIGH AS FRIENDLIEST CITY IN EUROPE!!

April

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
HARRINGTON AND MCILROY IN ‘DUEL ON THE LOUGH’
OPEN CHAMPION AND NEW GOLFING SENSTATION TO MEET IN LOUGH ERNE CHALLENGE!!
Monday, April 20th, 2009
IMEDLDA MAY HEADLINES KINSALES ARTS WEEK 2009
AMAZING LINE UP AT THIS YEARS KINSALE ARTS WEEK 2009
Friday, April 17th, 2009
CHECK OUT THE TOURISM IRELAND RAINBOW ROUTE GUIDE!!
LOOKING FOR FACTS AND BACKGROUND ON IRELAND? THE RAINBOW ROUTE IS WHERE TO START!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: IRELAND TO THE FORE OF THE US MASTERS 2009
IRELAND TO HOST 2011 SOLHIEM CUP!!
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
PRESS RELEASE: IRELAND AT A GLIMPSE 2009
CHECK OUT THE POCKET SIZE BOOK OF UNBELIVEABLE 'MUST SEES' IN IRELAND!
Monday, April 6th, 2009
GOLF VACATIONS IRELAND $100,000 GIVEAWAY!!!
WILL IT BE THE 'LUCK OF THE IRISH' AT THE 2009 MASTERS TOURNAMENT?
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
WEBISODE 2 - MEET PADRAIC WHO TAKES YOU FROM ROUNDSTONE TO INISHEER
NATIVE, PADRAIC, TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY OF WHAT HE CALLS "HIDDEN IRELAND"
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
IRELAND NOMINATED FOR 2009 TRAVELAGE WEST AWARD!!
NOMINATED AS 'BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY FOR A FAMILY VACATION'

March

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW TO POUR A PINT OF GUINNESS...?
CHECK OUT OUR NEW "HOW TO POUR THE PERFECT PINT OF GUINNESS" VIDEO
Friday, March 27th, 2009
NEW RECIPE!! IRISH COFFEE MERINGUE
LEARN HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS IRISH COFFEE MERINGUE
Thursday, March 26th, 2009
TRAVEL CLASSICS 2009 NEWS
TRAVEL CLASSICS 2009 CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE IN BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Thursday, March 26th, 2009
TRAVEL CLASSICS POST CONFERENCE ITINERARY NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE POST CONFERENCE TOUR
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
CHECK OUT OUR LATEST WEBSIODES!! PART 1 - MEET CIARA AND RICKY IN BELFAST
STAY TUNED FOR MORE WEBSIODES HERE ON THE TOURISM IRELAND MEDIA ROOM!!
Friday, March 20th, 2009
48 HOURS IN DUBLIN
DISCOVER WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT DUBLIN IN 48 HOURS
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR "LATEST STORY IDEAS" IN OUR STORY IDEAS SECTION
JOURNALISTS WRITING ABOUT THE EAST COAST OR MIDLANDS CHECK OUT OUR STORY IDEAS SECTION NOW...
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
FLOW TO THE SHOW
VISIT THE 02 VENUE IN DUBLIN WITH LIFFEY FERRY SERVICES
Monday, March 9th, 2009
NBC TODAY SHOW TO DISCOVER IRELAND ON ST PATRICKS DAY
TUNE INTO TO THE NBC TODAY SHOW ON MARCH 16TH AND 17TH
Friday, March 6th, 2009
FIND OUT IN 30 SECONDS SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS BELFAST HAS TO OFFER
ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING AND COSMOPOLITAN DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE
Friday, March 6th, 2009
CHEF GERARD REIDY...ONE OF IRELANDS 2009 CHARACTERS
CULINARY ARTIST GERARD REIDY TOURING U.S WITH TOURISM IRELAND
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
DUBLIN HANDEL FESTIVAL - CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF HANDEL
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF THE GREAT GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL THIS APRIL IN IRELAND
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
DUBLIN STORY HOOKS
SPRING 2009 - CELEBRATE WITH US IN DUBLIN
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
BUSINESSWOMAN LAUNCHES IRELAND'S FIRST WHISKEY TRAIL
IRISH WOMAN BRINGS IRELAND'S WHISKEY HERITAGE TO LIFE
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
GREAT QUIRKY STORY IDEA - DRACULA LINKED TO DUBLIN CITY!!
FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS APRIL WHY NOT ATTEND ONE OF THE MANY EVENTS FOR "ONE CITY, ONE BOOK" WHICH WILL FOCUS ON DRACULA THIS YEAR

February

Friday, February 27th, 2009
ST PATRICKS DAY HIGHLIGHTS 2008
HERE IS JUST A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT THIS COMING YEAR...
Friday, February 27th, 2009
ROSS EXPO PRESENTS A PERMANENT EXHIBITION OF THE ROS TAPESTRY
EXPERIENCE THE EPIC STORY OF IRELANDS ROMANTIC NORMAN PAST
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
FLY TO IRELAND FROM AS LITTLE AS $110 EACH WAY WITH CONTINENTAL AIRLINES!!
NOW YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES NOT TO JOIN US FOR ST PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATIONS THIS MARCH!
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
ST PATRICKS DAY 2009 BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
CHECK OUT WHATS HAPPENING WHERE DURING THE 2009 ST PATRICKS DAY FESTIVAL, MARCH 12TH-17TH
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
KINGSLEY HOTEL WINS PRESTIGIOUS HSMAI AWARD
THE HOSPITALITY AND SALES MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL AWARDS HONOR IRELANDS BEST
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
ABBEY THEATRE TO STAGE ITS SECOND SAM SHEPARD WORLD PREMIERE IN TWO YEARS
‘AGES OF THE MOON’ STARS STEPHEN REA AND SEÁN MCGINLEY
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
LOUGH ERNE GOLF RESORT LAUNCHES IN NEW YORK
THE LUXURIOUS 5 STAR RESORT OFFICIALLY GIVES US TRAVEL INDUSTRY A TASTE OF THEIR NEW PROPERTY
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
KILKENNY 400 TO BANISH 2009 DOOM AND GLOOM!!
THE MEDIEVAL CITY KILKENNY CELEBRATES 400 YEARS THIS YEAR
Monday, February 9th, 2009
VOLVO OCEAN RACE NEWS: CELEBRATIONS IN CHINA
TEAM MEMBERS KICK BACK AT QINGDAO AWARDS CEREMONY
Monday, February 9th, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER TO HOST IMAGINE-CREATE FESTIVAL THIS APRIL
IMAGINE-CREATE 2009 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION IN DIGITAL ARTS
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
THE CREATIVE ALAN BURNS IS APPOINTED AS HEAD CHEF AT NO.1 PERY SQUARE HOTEL
CONTEMPORARY AND CLASSIC DINING AT NO.1 PERY SQUARE LIMERICK
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
IRELAND SIX NATIONS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP - IRELAND V. FRANCE
DONT MISS OUT ON THE MOST ANTICIPATED DAY OF RUGBY THIS WEEKEND!!

January

Friday, January 30th, 2009
VOLVO OCEAN RACE NEWS: THE RESILIENT GREEN DRAGON TEAM ON ROUTE
THE CHINESE-IRISH MAKE IT ACROSS TO MAINLAND CHINA
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
DON’T BE MISSING “LINKS” – GOLF IRELAND IN 2009
PRESS RELEASE: GOLF IRELAND
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
JAMESON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS...CLIVE OWEN
LEADING ACTOR CLIVE OWEN TO ATTEND DUBLIN JAMESON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THIS FEBRUARY
Monday, January 26th, 2009
GOLF NEWS: MOYVALLEY RESORT TO HOST EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP 2009
THE DARREN CLARKE DESIGNED RESORT IS ONE OF 24 VENUES TO HOST THIS YEARS EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
BELFAST GRADUATE TO SHOW FILM AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
FIRST NORTHERN IRELAND FILM-MAKER TO DEBUT AT SUNDANCE 2009
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
GUINNESS - ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST IRISH BRANDS CELEBRATES 250 YEARS
CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF BREWING HISTORY AT GUINNESS STOREHOUSE
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
CHECK OUT NEW "FISHING STORIES" UNDER OUR STORY IDEAS SECTION
THE MEDIA ROOM HAS ADDED FIVE EXCITING NEW STORY IDEAS ON FISHING
Monday, January 19th, 2009
TOURISM IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW 2009 TV CAMPAIGN
TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT ONE OF OUR THREE NEW TV ADS HERE!
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
THE GLAMOROUS g HOTEL RECEIVES 2009 CONDE NAST AWARD
The g Hotel awarded as one of the top three hotels in the world on prestigious Condé Nast Gold List 2009 for ambience and design
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP IRELAND ACCELERATES JANUARY 29TH 2009
Rally Ireland Returns For Another Year of Action

December

Friday, December 12th, 2008
NORTHERN IRELAND A FAVORITE WITH US TRAVEL WRITERS
Society of American Travel Writers travel to Northern Ireland
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Luxurious Georgian House at No.1 Pery Square Launches in Limerick
The highly anticipated opening of No. 1 Pery Square, a luxurious Georgian House, offers guests a unique hospitality experience in Limerick

November

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
COUPLE BEHIND ELY WINE BARS CREATE NEW COOKBOOK
The team behind the hugely successful ely restaurants have come together to create two books in one: a great cookbook and an indispensable wine reference.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
A New Northern Ireland Food Directory Launched This Week
A new local food directory, which provides information on food producers in counties Tyrone, Fermanagh and Londonderry, was launched today at the Lough Erne Golf Resort Hotel, Enniskillen.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Irish Museum of Modern Art Records Another Great Year
2008 marked as the most successful year
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Tourism Ireland “AMBASSADORS FOR TOURISM” Awards
Reaffirm Importance of Traditional Channels
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
The Launch of Ireland Eco Tours
A collection of Journeys through Time, Treasures & Thoughts
Monday, November 10th, 2008
Northern Ireland’s First AA Five Star Hotel
Lough Erne Resort - The Gateway to the Northwest
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt is Awarded Best New Hotel by Hospitality Ireland
Sublime facilities, an excellent location and high standards of comfort – in other words, superbly sybaritic
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Ireland Ahead of the Pack for Affordability with Free Things To Do
Listings just released for Free Things to Do Across Ireland

October

Friday, October 31st, 2008
Discover A New Passtime of Whale and Dolphin Watching On The Irish Coast
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Ireland
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Broadway Star COLM WILKINSON Returns for Irish Tour
The legend of musicals comes home to Ireland
Monday, October 20th, 2008
30 Days of an Irish November in a Nutshell
What's On This November
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Bono makes a surprise visit to the Green Dragon racing team in Alicante
Bono makes a surprise visit to the Green Dragon racing team in Alicante in advance of the start of the race on Saturday 11 October
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Duke of Abercorn to Speak on Irelands Exceptional Appeal at "Stars of the South"
Duke of Abercorn to Be Keynote Speaker on Ireland’s Travel Destination Products at “Stars of The South” Dinner in Atlanta. James Hamilton, Owner of Belle Isle Castle Estate & School of Cookery, Is The 5th Duke of Abercorn
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
A New "Timeless and Classic" at the Fitzwilliam in Belfast
The Fitzwilliam Hotel
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
The Origin of Irish Whiskey and Other Matters
"Uisce beatha" or water of life
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Whats Going on Over the 31 Days of October 2008" in the Emerald Isle

August

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
ENNISKILLEN PLAYS HOST TO 10-DAY ARTS FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL KICKS OFF 26TH SEPTEMBER – 5TH OCTOBER 2008
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Dublin's Art Fair to host 58 national and international leading galleries
Dublin Art Fair to take place in the RDS Main Hall from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th September 2008
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival announces 2008 programme
Festival runs from 25th September – 12th October
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Celtic Thunder Storms the US
IRISH SINGING SENSATION HITS THE ROAD THIS FALL ON 48-CITY TOUR

July

Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Dublin's Cultural Institutions gear up for Culture Night
When the Cultural Institutions stay open into the night on Sept 19 & offer a programme of events
Monday, July 21st, 2008
DUBLIN’S ATTRACTIONS REPORTED "BEST IN WORLD" IN VALUE FOR MONEY
Dublin’s top family attractions are the least expensive in the world, according to a survey of major cities conducted by The Sunday Telegraph.
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Taoiseach’s New York visit to help boost tourism business
‘Ireland – Can you afford not to go?’
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Waterford Crystal launches their First Fragrance Collection
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Fabulous Boutique Hotel Opens in Donegal
A new boutique hotel with truly glamorous interiors has opened in Adara, County Donegal.
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND - COUNTRY LIFE
TURLOUGH PARK, CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
The National Museum of Ireland To Participate in Milwaukee Irish Fest and Summer School, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life will be participating in the Milwaukee Irish Fest and associated Summer School for the first time this year. Running from 11-17 August, the event is the world's largest Irish Festival with an attendance of 130,000 people.
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Hugh Lane 100 Years
President Mary Mc Aleese to open Hugh Lane 100 Years Exhibition

June

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
50 of Ireland’s Best Ecoescapes - New Guidebook launch June 4th 2008
24 listed are current members of the Greenbox Network

January

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
New Scheduled Transatlantic Nonstop Air Service Between U.S. and Ireland West Airport Knock to Launch in May
The Emerald Isle’s Newest Transatlantic Gateway Airport Adds Choice Options for American Vacation and Business Travelers

December

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
The Kingsley Hotel and Ayurvedic Spa
A Haven in the Heart of Cork
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
Capella Castlemartyr Opens in Ireland

November

Monday, November 26th, 2007
A $45million facelift for Ireland’s latest Five-Star Hotel & Spa Property Puts Cork’s Kingsley Hotel on Must-Visit List for Discerning Travelers
An Ayurvedic Spa Offers a Haven in the Heart of Cork City
Monday, November 12th, 2007
VISITORS TO BELFAST TO BASK IN LUXURY
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Ireland Sees Strong Growth in 2007 American Visitor Numbers As Emerald Isle Builds Broad Destination Travel Brand Appeal
Seeking Experienced Travelers Across Diverse, Special-Interest, Mostly Upscale, Market Niches
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Marketing Review and New Action Plan Launched to Spur Faster Growth of U.S. Tourism into Ireland
Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue Details Plans and Research Underpinning Marketing Shifts

 

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