Category: Tourism

  • Shannon Airport marketing campaign up for prestigious national award

    Shannon Airport marketing campaign up for prestigious national award

    Shannon Airport’s Summer 2022 marketing campaign is in the running for a prestigious national digital marketing award. The airport campaign has been shortlisted under the “best use of mobile” category at the Digital Marketing Awards 2022.  Now in its 19th year, the Digital Media Awards are one of the most prestigious digital awards in Ireland and recognise creativity and innovation across multiple areas which include digital content…

  • Transatlantic air services resume today at Shannon Airport after almost two years  Return of US air services

    Transatlantic air services resume today at Shannon Airport after almost two years Return of US air services

    After almost two years, transatlantic flights have resumed at Shannon Airport, restoring crucial connectivity to the region, and boosting the region’s economy. This week, Aer Lingus have resumed their services to Boston and New York/JFK from Shannon. Daily flights to Boston resumed today, with a daily New York/JFK service restarting tomorrow, 11th March. This marks the…

  • Tayto Park No More

    Tayto Park No More

    The county Meath theme park is set to get a new name some time next year. In a statement, Founder Ray Coyle gave a statement saying that Tayto’s existing title sponsorship would cease at the end of the year and it would be renamed next year. “Our partnership with Tayto Snacks has helped to create…

  • Clonmel Park Hotel under new ownership

    Clonmel Park Hotel under new ownership

    The 4 star hotel has been purchased by the Talbot collection adding to the seven hotels already owned by the group. Tetrarch had been managing the 120 staff in the Clonmel Park Hotel for the last seven years. The workers in the hotel were informed of the purchased of the hotel today and were informed…

  • Additional Walking Trails Boost for Rural Tourism – IFA

    Additional Walking Trails Boost for Rural Tourism – IFA

    IFA National Hill Farming Chairman Flor McCarthy has welcomed the announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys that 31 new walking trails will be added to the National Walks Scheme. Funding for new Rural Recreation Officers was also announced. The National Walks Scheme has been critical to developing recreational tourism in peripheral areas and supports farmers in…

  • Visit your local Tipperary museum this autumn for a weekend of special events

    Visit your local Tipperary museum this autumn for a weekend of special events

    A special programme of museum events will take place in Tipperary and across the country, over the weekend of the 11th and 12th of September to encourage visitors back into museums. The initiative — titled Museums Now — is being brought to the public by the Irish Museums Association and the NI Museums Council, which jointly represent more than 150 museums and…

  • 6 Tips to save fuel, money and emissions on your motoring staycation

    6 Tips to save fuel, money and emissions on your motoring staycation

    With the August Bank Holiday approaching, some will be jumping into their cars and heading off on a well-earned staycation. For those who haven’t switched to an electric vehicle and are still driving a petrol or diesel car, here are some tips to help you drive more efficiently. This will help you use less fuel,…

  • Lowry will Support Government Legislation on Indoor Hospitality

    Lowry will Support Government Legislation on Indoor Hospitality

    Deputy Michael Lowry says that he will support the Government Legislation on Indoor Hospitality.  The Bill, which is due to be published this afternoon, provides for three phases in rollout including Indoor Access for the Vaccinated, Indoor Access for those with recent negative PCR and Indoor Access for those with a negative Rapid Antigen Test.…

  • COMPETITION- CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF SUIR BLUEWAY TIPPERARY

      With the excitement building for the launch of beautiful Suir Blueway Tipperary this coming weekend May 18th, we are delighted to run a competition to mark the launch of this special amenity that is Suir Blueway Tipperary. Thanks to the generosity of Cahir House Hotel, Office of Public Works – OPW and GoPaddle.ie, We…

  • “Council confirm mediation on illegal Cabragh site despite Bord Pleanala ruling,” Mattie McGrath

    “Council confirm mediation on illegal Cabragh site despite Bord Pleanala ruling,” Mattie McGrath

      Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on Tipperary County Council to clarify why it’s Mediation Process with the Traveller families who are currently residing on Cabragh Bridge has included discussions around the ongoing use of the existing site if and when the families take up residence at the new six house development. Deputy McGrath…