The Latest Breaking News from Tourism Ireland

Culloden estate and spa: A five star luxury retreat near central Belfast

Former Bishop’s Palace turned high-end hotel and spa is the perfect blend of historic grandeur and modern luxury

Evening Standard · Aug 1

NI tourism risks return to pre-peace deal patterns due to ETA, warns minister

Conor Murphy has urged the UK government to offer an exemption to international visitors travelling across the Irish border into Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024

Boards, bikes and hikes: my family adventure in West Cork, Ireland

With surfing, e-biking, kayaking, hiking and history, we join an all-action family break around County Cork’s spectacular bays, headlands and beaches

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Dublin voted best weekend destination in the world

This is the second year in a row that Ireland's capital has received the award

Dublin Live · Jul 3, 2023

Derry Girls stars feature in St Patrick's day ad to be shown around the world

The pair share the things about Northern Ireland which 'fills their hearts'

Belfast Live · Mar 16, 2023

‘Brits are suffering but for us it’s boom time’: how Brexit boosted French and Irish ports

The cheapest way from Ireland to Europe used to be via Dover. But now Cherbourg and Rosslare are thriving

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Derry Girls and Bad Sisters stars fronting new ad campaign to bring more tourists to Ireland

Tourism Ireland also announced they have a marketing budget of €78 million this year to bring more holidaymakers here

Irish Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

Tourism chiefs flagged "sensitivity" of St Patrick's Day "greening" of buildings amid Ukraine war

In emails, Tourism Ireland were told that Irish embassies around the world had already been told to hold off on any “greening” activity because of concerns over its “appropriateness” last March.

Irish Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Lufthansa dips toe in Northern Ireland with direct Frankfurt flight

The German flag carrier will fly from Belfast City Airport four times a week

Birmingham Post · Dec 16, 2022