Category: Tourism

  • Ray D’Arcy visits Tipperary as part if Irelands Hidden Heartlands

    Ray D’Arcy visits Tipperary as part if Irelands Hidden Heartlands

    From Tipperary to Galway, and from Athone to Carrick-on-Shannon and Roscommon, The Ray D’Arcy Show broadcasts from Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands The Ray D’Arcy Show has joined forces this summer with Fáilte Ireland, as part of its ‘Yours to Uncover’ new marketing campaign for Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, and will be broadcasting live with RTE Radio 1…

  • Ballina and Killaloe included in new Midlands’ Tourism Plan

    Ballina and Killaloe included in new Midlands’ Tourism Plan

    Ballina/Killaloe region included in new Midlands’ tourism brand 11 months after Cahill raises it in Dáil Local TD, Jackie Cahill has said that nearly 11 months after he first raised the need for the Lough Derg area to be included in a new Midlands’ Tourism brand, he is thrilled to see progress being made. Deputy…

  • Scaffolding to be removed from Rock of Cashel

    Scaffolding to be removed from Rock of Cashel

    Good news this morning for Cashel as the process to remove the scaffolding around the Rock of Cashel is to start today. The removal process will take around 10 weeks and the majority of the scaffolding should be down in time for Patrick’s Day. There will be restricted access to some areas of the Rock of…

  • Swiss Cottage, Co. Tipperary, a visitors perspective

    Swiss Cottage, Co. Tipperary, a visitors perspective

    This was written by Fiona who detailed her trip to the Swiss Cottage in Cahir. You can find her on Twitter or you can see her blog by clicking HERE At the end of August my little family and I went on a road trip to Co. Tipperary to visit Cahir Castle and Swiss Cottage.…

  • Lonergan’s in Fethard the place to be this New Years Eve

    Lonergan’s in Fethard the place to be this New Years Eve

    Every year, we try to decide where to go to ring in the new year. Many will go to the large towns and cities such as Kilkenny, Dublin or Clonmel. But if you are looking for a great time and fun this New Years eve, then Lonergan’s in Fethard is the place to be. Not…

  • North Tipp included in new tourism review by Fáilte Ireland – Cahill

    – Ireland Lakelands tourism brand currently being developed – Tipperary TD, Jackie Cahill has said that he is pleased that Fáilte Ireland is currently undertaking a study to ascertain the potential for tourism growth in north Tipperary, and in particular, Ballina and Killaloe along with villages and towns bordering on Lough Derg all the way…

  • Tipp needs to be Ready for Rugby 2023 – Cllr Moloney

    Tipp needs to be Ready for Rugby 2023 – Cllr Moloney

    Cllr Andy Moloney calls on Tipperary County Council to be ready to engage with the County GAA Board and GAA HQ if Ireland wins the bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2023. There had been much debate around the Selection of grounds for the World Cup and the omission of Thurles was leading to…

  • Jobs lost as Aherlow House Hotel closes with Immediate effect

    Aherlow House yesterday released a statement stating that they were to cease trading with immediate effect. The statement went on to say that the Aherlow house is not in a position to honour bookings, however they shall pass the details to the receivers, Grant Thornton, who may find a buyer who will be able to…

  • Dublin Shootings will hit Tipperary Tourism

    The escalating gun violence in Dublin with the recent killings which are gang related will have a profound effect on Tourism in Tipperary. On a recent trip to Oslo, I was speaking to a number of locals who said they were travelling to Ireland in the coming weeks, however are now reconsidering their holiday plans…

  • Carrick in shock as bus service to be removed from Sunday

    Carrick in shock as bus service to be removed from Sunday

    Residents of Carrick on Suir are left in shock today as they learned that their Number 7 Bus Route which serves Dublin will be removed and a direct X7 Expressway service installed in it’s place. Locals have learned that there is due to be a shuttle service between Carrick and Grangemockler which will replace the…