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  Top diving spots on the island of Ireland The waters around the island of Ireland offer divers an underwater world of fascinating shipwrecks, dramatic undersea cliffs and an abundance of marine life.   From the Wild Atlantic Way to secluded Dublin Bay, there are great diving sites around the island of Ireland. And for those seeking a sustainable adventure, scuba diving...

Unearth the Hidden Charms of Cobh, Co. Cork this summer -Picture-perfect from every angle, the scenic and historic town of Cobh has more to offer visitors per square metre than any other town in Ireland. -In addition to all the well-known attractions there is lots more to discover this summer off the beaten track! Perched gracefully on the edge of Cork Harbour,...

Minister Martin and Minister Murphy make joint statement on sustainable tourism   At the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Tourism Sectoral meeting this morning the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., and the Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy MLA., affirmed their commitment to sustainable tourism. This was the first NSMC Tourism Sectoral meeting since the...

Summer festival fun on Northern Ireland’s stunning coast   Fabulous food, fireworks and festival fun will light up Northern Ireland’s prettiest seaside towns and villages this August and September. Northern Ireland offers visitors a host of fun events over the summer and into autumn and in its picturesque coastal villages there will be a focus on fabulous local food and family friendly...

Dive into Dungarvan - a Summer Family Break Destination   Outdoor Movie Nights, Family Yoga, Cycling the Waterford Greenway, Parks and Playgrounds, Castles and Gardens, Swimming in the Pool or in the Sea, there is so much to do on a Summer Getaway to Dungarvan Park Hotel As school holidays are swiftly approaching, it's time to start thinking about your Irish summer...

Dungarvan is Seisiún ready as TuneFest 2024 Festival Beckons Head to Dungarvan from 21st-23rd June for concerts, including headline gigs with Cherish the Ladies, Talisk and Danú, music workshops, dancing, pub sessions, youth buskers, cd launches, and free outdoor gig rig performances. TuneFest Dungarvan, Ireland’s most exciting emerging traditional Irish music festival, will take place in the scenic harbour town of Dungarvan...

Set sail to the Foyle Maritime Festival for seafaring fun   Derry~Londonderry’s waterfront will be overflowing with maritime-themed events and activities when the Foyle Maritime Festival returns.    A four-day programme of events, from Tall Ships, on-water activities, circus and maritime market to music, animation and comedy will run from 27–30 June in the walled city. The theme of this year’s Foyle Maritime...

Celebrate a summer of LGBTQ+ love on the island of Ireland   Pride events across the island of Ireland this summer will see hundreds of thousands of people celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Ireland is an LGBTQ+ friendly place and in June, July and August, cities across the island will stage colourful and joyous Pride parades and festivals to celebrate and show...

Discover a world of spirits in Northern Ireland   A new Spirit Trail and Distillery Passport experience is encouraging visitors to discover the range, quality and unique character of Northern Ireland’s spirits. The Spirit Trail is a guide to 14 unique distillery-led experiences across Northern Ireland. It’s an invitation to meet the characters and see the passion behind each brand as...

Joyce’s Dublin recalled in Bloomsday Festival   Ireland’s annual celebration of James Joyce’s seminal work, Ulysses, returns to Dublin in June with the five-day Bloomsday festival. Art, music, theatre, lectures, readings, walking tours and food events make up the packed programme that invites Joyce fans to see his famous novel Ulysses through a multitude of lenses. Bloomsday (11–16 June) recalls 16 June 1904,...