Fáilte Ireland

An exciting day for tourism in Co. Cavan as Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Thomas Byrne TD officially turned the sod at the Shannon Pot Discovery Centre site. Fáilte Ireland invested €7.4m in this project under the Platforms for Growth Investment Grants Scheme for Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attractions. It will be developed in partnership with Cavan County Council who will provide further funding of €2.6m. A brand new immersive discovery centre at Shannon Pot with new facilities including a unique skywalk through the trees at Cavan Burren Park will be part of the project, which will drive significant economic benefits for the region through tourism.

Fáilte Ireland is pleased to once again support the Dublin Horse Show which takes place at The RDS from 14-18 August. Festivals are a key element of the tourism offering in Ireland and provide a unique reason for visitors to choose a destination, increasing footfall for local businesses and supporting jobs and revenue generation. The Dublin Horse Show is a perfect example of this, attracting thousands of visitors from across Ireland and internationally. https://lnkd.in/ezEAnXB8 

Installation of new bespoke bilingual wayfinding signage has commenced in Tralee town centre. Funded by #KerryCountyCouncil and Fáilte Ireland, under the Destination Town Programme, the project will see directional, information and interpretive signage installed at 35 locations around the main town core.    The new signage will not only help visitors navigate Tralee but also highlights the town’s historical, natural, and cultural treasures - bringing the unique story of Tralee to life to new and exciting ways. The Fáilte Ireland Destination Town Initiative is part of our work to drive a better regional spread of overseas and domestic visitors and spend. #Tralee #WildAtlanticWay #Tourism

The countdown is on to Love This Place Day on Sunday, 28th July. Get involved by taking simple actions to show care and respect for Ireland’s outdoor spaces. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eb5GyBn #LoveThisPlaceDay

Fáilte Ireland is pleased to have a range of its business supports listed on the new National Enterprise Hub which was officially launched yesterday. The Government of Ireland initiative brings together information and resources on over 180 Government supports from 19 different Departments and State Agencies which can be accessed through the new online hub at neh.gov.ie. As part of the launch, Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly joined a panel discussion with Conor O'Donovan, Pippa Hackett. William Walsh, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Geraldine Magnier and John Murray, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board Emer Higgins focused on the importance of providing support to SMEs can grow and secure their future. Fáilte Ireland has almost 20 businesses support listed on the service, from Climate Action to Industry Digitalisation. To find out more see: https://www.neh.gov.ie/

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Want to join a Great Place to Work in 2024? We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Support Role, Ireland's Ancient East (part-time 0.5 FTE) Officer, Festivals & Events (Temporary, Specified Purpose) Officer, Strategy Management and Investment Analysis (Fixed Term Contract) Support Role, Strategy Management and Investment Analysis (Permanent, Part-Time) Officer, Digital Marketing (Full-Time, Specified Purpose) See details on how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ep6ng4P7 #jobfairy 

Púca Festival is returning to Trim and Athboy, Co. Meath from 31st October to 3rd November 2024! Developed in partnership with Meath County Council, Púca celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween and tells the origin story of Samhain or 'Summer's End'. The festival encourages visitors to come, stay and explore the home of Halloween and features a fantastic line up for 2024. Find out more: https://pucafestival.com

Fáilte Ireland works closely with local authorities across the country to drive sustainable tourism development and is pleased to support Your Council Day 2024.     Follow #YourCouncilDay or #DoLásaChomhairle to find out more about the work of your local authority.  

Following the enthralling finish to this year’s OFX Irish Legends comes the welcome news that the tournament will remain in #IrelandsAncientEast for 2025, with Mount Juliet Estate playing host to the prestigious event. The scale and significance of hosting major international events such as the OFX Irish Legends cannot be underestimated. The exposure the tournament brings will provide Fáilte Ireland with an excellent platform to tell the story of golf in Ireland’s Ancient East, as well all the other wonderful aspects of the region that come together with the golf, to make it a world class destination. https://lnkd.in/etUqNGES