Archive for the ‘Ireland’ Category
Northern Ireland Gears Up for a Fantastic 2012 Full of Titanic Events
Toronto, ON (February 2, 2012) — Northern Ireland will welcome visitors throughout 2012 for a year-long programme of special events, anniversaries, new visitor attractions and compelling visitor experiences all under the banner âNorthern Ireland 2012: Your Time, Our Place.â
February 2, 2012
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Itâs Savage Craic: Western Ireland
by Richard Bangs Part 1 of 5 – Â It begins, as all good Irish stories, in a pub. Sitting, Guinness in grip, with old friend Karen Coleman, a radio and television host in Dublin, she effluxes: âYouâve got to go to the west of Ireland. Itâs good craic.â [...]
January 16, 2012
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Sustainable Tourism International Announces Auditor and Consultant Training Course in Ireland
WHITE SALMON, WA – Registration is now open for Sustainable Travel International’s annual Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program⢠(STEP) Auditor & Consultant Training. The program will take place November 12-17, 2011, at Belle Isle Castle & Cottages in Ireland.
August 30, 2011
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Tourism Ireland Offers Canadians Chance to Win Trip to âDiscover Dublin and Beyondâ
Toronto, ON (July, 2011) — Tourism Ireland has partnered with Air Canada and B&B Ireland to offer Canadians a contest for a chance to win a trip to Ireland to âDiscover Dublin and Beyondâ on Tourism Irelandâs Canadian Facebook page facebook.com/DiscoverIrelandCA
July 15, 2011
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Tourism Ireland Offers Chance to WIN Trip for 4 to 2011 Irish Open
Toronto, ON (July, 2011) — In honour of our very own Rory McIlroyâs recent win at the US Open, Tourism Ireland is offering a chance to win a trip for four to see Rory compete for the title at this yearâs Irish Open from July 28 to 31, 2011, at the Killarney Golf & Fishing [...]
July 11, 2011
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Titanic was Built in Belfast – Here are some Tours Around Ireland for Afficionados
The most famous ship since Noahâs Ark â THE RMS TITANIC â designed, built and launched in Belfast. Visitors to Northern Irelandâs capital city can connect with authentic people from its home town as they join in the celebrations to mark the anniversary of its launch in 2011 through to the 100-year anniversary of its [...]
May 27, 2011
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This Easter Ashford Castle in Ireland Features Easter Egg Hunts, Cooking lessons and a Visit to Dingle the Owl
New York – March, 2011: Ashford Castle, recently voted ‘Best Resort in Ireland’ in CondĂŠ Nast Traveler’s 2011 Gold List, invites families this Easter for an activity-packed adventure complete with a traditional Easter egg hunt, a children’s cooking lesson and a visit to the hotel’s resident mascot, Dingle the owl (pictured, below). And who knows, [...]
March 1, 2011
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Ireland Places First on Frommerâs 2011 Readersâ Favourite Destination List
Toronto, ON (November, 2010) â Frommerâs readers have voted Ireland #1 as the Readersâ Favourite Destination for 2011! The Readersâ Favourite Destination is part of the larger Frommerâs Top Destination List for 2011, which is a list compiled by Frommerâs writers and editors featuring the hot travel destinations for the upcoming year. After receiving 29 per [...]
November 24, 2010
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Win a Vacation to Ireland through Tourism Irelandâs New Facebook Page
Toronto, ON (November 9, 2010) — Tourism Ireland is giving Canadians a chance to win the vacation of a lifetime to Ireland through the launch of its new Facebook Fan Page DiscoverIrelandCA.
November 9, 2010
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Dublin Named UNESCO City of Literature
Toronto, ON (August, 2010) — Dublin has been designated a city of literature by the cultural arm of the United Nations, UNESCO, making it just the fourth city in the world to receive this award! âThe city of Dublin attracts visitors from around the world for its heritage attractions, cosmopolitan feel and friendliness,â says Jayne Shackleford, [...]
August 11, 2010
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