Articles from Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland-- In a world that’s always rushing, Ireland is extending a gentle invitation: take your time. With its winding coastal trails, soul-soothing landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions, Ireland is emerging as one of Europe’s most natural fits for slow tourism — a growing global travel trend focused on deeper, more meaningful experiences over fast-paced itineraries.

People around the world revelled in all things Irish on 17th March – the annual global celebration of Irish culture, arts and heritage known as St Patrick’s Day.

As the long, dark nights roll in swiftly like the mist that appears on the autumnal Irish landscape, it’s easy to imagine how the shadows cast by firelight in the ancient Celtic countryside originally ignited the spark of Halloween over two thousand years ago. Halloween's origins are deeply rooted in Ireland, with traditions and customs that date back millennia to ancient Celtic practices. Originally known as the festival of Samhain, it was the day that marked the end of the harvest season and the dawn of winter.

Belfast’s iconic Thompson Dry Dock, known as the ‘birthplace of Titanic’, came alive with light and sound this September during an immersive production highlighting the city’s maritime heritage. For the first time ever, the slipway hosted the ‘Shadowdock’ event as part of Belfast 2024, a year-long celebration focused on the themes of People, Place & Planet. Hundreds of attendees embarked on an audio-visual journey, exploring the history, and the future, of Belfast in this inaugural cultural activation at the dock.

Taylor Swift fans are buzzing with anticipation for her upcoming Irish concerts from 28-30 June in Dublin, eager to know if she's already back on Irish soil. Taylor’s love for holidaying in Ireland and her passion for the humble Irish sweater are both well-documented, she created a global focus on the traditional Irish Aran jumper by wearing one to promote her album, “Evermore”.