‘Tourism’ Archives
Business and Sports Tourism delivers EUR50M boost to Clare and Limerick
The Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau has attracted business and sports tourism worth an estimated €50million euro to counties Limerick and Clare during the past decade, figures released today show. (more...)
Minister Varadkar officially opens Great Southern Trail
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar today (Saturday, 23 February, 2013) officially opened a new section of The Great Southern Trail in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick. (more...)
Tourist Destination Plan to make Adare gateway to Shannon Region
A strategic tourism plan aimed at establishing the County Limerick town of Adare as a gateway location for the wider County Limerick and Shannon Region has been launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar. (more...)
The Burren – 300 Million Years in the Making
An introductory course examining how plate tectonics, volcanic activity and earthquakes have shaped the landscape of the Burren Region will take place during March and April. (more...)
Armada Hotel Wins Munster Wedding Venue Of The Year
The Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, County Clare has been named ‘Best Wedding Venue in Munster’ at the WeddingsOnline.ie 2013 Awards held in Clontarf Castle on Monday night (18 February, 2013). (more...)
PHOTOCALL 10th Anniversary Event For Conference and Sports Bureau
WHAT: An event marking the 10th anniversary of the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau will be held. The gala event will be attended by Irish and UK event organisers, sporting federations, tourism bodies and dignitaries, and will feature a showcase of cuisine and entertainment from the Shannon Region. You are invited to send a [...]
PHOTOCALL Minister Varadkar to Launch Adare Destination Plan
WHAT: Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport will officially launch The Adare Destination Plan. The event is hosted by Adare Heritage Trust Ltd. Members of the media are invited to attend. Interview and photograph opportunities will be provided. WHEN: Friday, 22 February at 6.30pm WHERE: The Adare Heritage Centre, [...]
Clare Gathering Could Be a Record Breaker
The Gathering Ireland 2013 will be the subject of a unique world record breaking attempt this June when the largest ever gathering of persons with the same first name is attempted in County Clare. (more...)
Closing Date Nears For Submissions To Shannon Estuary Plan
The agencies behind a major strategic plan for the future development and management of marine-related industry and tourism along the Shannon Estuary have advised that the closing date for submissions is this Friday (February 15th 2013). (more...)
PHOTOCALL Gathering Clare Record Attempt To Be Announced
The Gathering Ireland 2013 will be the subject of a unique world record breaking attempt this June when the largest ever gathering of persons with the same first name is attempted in County Clare. A photo opportunity will take place at the Check in Area, Shannon Airport, Co Clare this coming Monday (11 February 2013) at 1.45pm. Full details [...]
First Outing For Gathering Clare Symbol
County Clare’s symbol of The Gathering Ireland 2013 will make its first official appearance at a Gathering event today when it is put on display during The Concertina Cruinniú in Miltown Malbay. (more...)
Doolin Short Story Competition and Writer’s Weekend Announced
Details of the Doolin Short Story Competition 2013 have been announced by the Irish Writers' Centre in association with Hotel Doolin. (more...)
Barbershop Singers Bootcamp Takes Place In Clare
The Irish Association of Barbershop Singers (I.A.B.S) will host its annual Weekend Bootcamp in Ennis, Co Clare, this weekend (2-3 February, 2013). (more...)
Prestigious CIE Gold Award For Cliffs Of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience in County Clare has been awarded the CIE Gold Award of Overall Excellence for Best Visit in Ireland during 2012. (more...)
Clare Hotels Strike Gold In Hospitality Awards
Hotel Doolin and the Armada Hotel have each won Gold Medal Awards in the Irish Accommodation Services Institute’s (IASI) National Accommodation Awards 2013, held on Saturday night. (more...)
Huge Turnout For Gathering Clare Showcase
More than 2,000 people attended the Clare Gathering 2013 official launch and Expo at Glór in Ennis yesterday (Sunday). (more...)
PHOTOCALL Celebrities To Launch Gathering Clare 2013
WHAT: The Gathering Clare 2013 will be launched at the Gathering Clare Festivals & Events Expo. Members of the public are being invited to attend the free event which will feature exhibits of 100 of the estimated 250 Gathering festivals and events taking place throughout County Clare. Former Munster, Ireland and Lions rugby star Keith Wood [...]
Limerick To Host 61 Gathering Events During 2013
An International Fashion Week, an Angela’s Ashes musical and a major race meeting attracting racing enthusiasts from all over Europe are some of the highlights of the 61 funded events that Limerick will host for the Gathering during 2013. (more...)
Clare To Host Annual Conference For Irish Hospitality Industry
The Irish Accommodation Services Institute (IASI) will hold its annual conference and the National Accommodation Awards 2013 at the Armada Hotel in County Clare this Saturday (26 January 2012). (more...)
Clare Events Benefit From €60,000 Gathering Fund
93 Clare groups and organisations hosting Gathering events during 2013 have been successful in their applications for funding. (more...)