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Ireland5 Sep 2026 · 10:16

Ireland’s Campsites Had a Record-Weather Summer — Why the Rush Fades So Quickly After August

Ireland’s hottest summer on record helped fill campsites, while value-conscious families, overseas visitors and flexible motorhome travel added to demand. September’s sudden return of…

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Ireland5 Sep 2026 · 09:52

Ireland Has Lost One in Four Pubs — Why the Decline Is Deepest Beyond Dublin

Ireland had 2,205 fewer pubs in 2025 than in 2005. The decline reflects far more than tax: changing drinking habits, rising labour and energy…

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Ireland5 Sep 2026 · 09:01

When a Family Day Out Becomes a Budget Decision — Why Ireland Is Investing in Free Events

Ireland’s households are earning more, but housing, food, transport and service costs still leave many families watching discretionary spending closely. Free festivals cannot remove…

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World4 Sep 2026 · 20:41

Dubai and Doha Are Still Flying — So Why Is Ireland Warning Travellers Away From the Gulf?

Ireland now advises against non-essential travel to Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia while telling citizens not to travel to Iran. The airports…

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Ireland1 Sep 2026 · 11:52

Spain, France and Portugal: Why These Three Countries Remain Ireland’s Favourite Holiday Markets

Irish residents made more than 15 million overseas overnight trips last year, with holidays accounting for 60 per cent. Spain remains the undisputed leisure…

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Ireland13 Aug 2026 · 17:32

Ireland’s 15 Best Hiking Trails: Mountains, Cliffs, Lakes and Forests Worth Walking

From the boardwalk high above Glendalough to the limestone wilderness of the Burren and the summit of Carrauntoohil, Ireland offers exceptional walks for almost…

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Ireland11 Aug 2026 · 10:07

From Pandemic Collapse to Higher-Value Growth: How Irish Tourism Is Entering a New Era

Five years after travel restrictions brought international tourism close to a standstill, Ireland has rebuilt a multibillion-euro visitor economy. The recovery has not followed…

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Ireland11 Aug 2026 · 09:42

Beyond Blarney: How County Cork Is Building a Broader Tourism Economy

Strong air connectivity, a growing cruise business, food tourism and the extraordinary variety of Cork City, the harbour and West Cork are giving the…

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Ireland10 Aug 2026 · 09:55

The Road West from Bantry: A Family Adventure to the End of Sheep’s Head

Bantry has the shops, harbour and great food. Durrus marks the gateway to a quieter world. Beyond it, Ahakista, Kilcrohane and the road to…

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Ireland10 Aug 2026 · 08:45

Seven of Ireland’s Most Beautiful Beaches for Families — And What to Do Beyond the Sand

From the white sands of Donegal and the sheltered waters of Kerry to West Cork surf, Wexford dunes and a spectacular bay on Achill…

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Europe9 Aug 2026 · 21:36

Global Travel in 2026: Tourism Is Growing Again, but the Way the World Travels Is Changing

Europe is welcoming record numbers of visitors while North America has emerged from a historic World Cup summer. Yet slower air-traffic growth, higher fuel…

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