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Visit Ireland

An experience like no other

Ours is a land of constant surprise, where town meets country in a landscape of ancient beauty.

Whether you live life in the fast lane or take the road less travelled, here you’ll find breath-taking landscapes and the world’s warmest welcome.

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Discover the best of Ireland

What is Ireland like to visit?

People first settled in Ireland 9000 years ago, and you can find remnants of the past, from stone age ruins to crumbling castles to medieval streets, all over the country.

Symbols of modern Ireland include vibrant cities like Dublin and Cork, unique towns and villages, and above all, the cozy pub full of friendly locals.

Whenever or wherever you visit, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.

Tourism Ireland
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Ireland at your fingertips

We have partnered with French artist 'The Blind' to present this immersive art experience, showcasing corners of Ireland and glimpses into Irish culture.

Immerse yourself in scenes shot around Ireland, exploring the full 360° view and listening to the audio description of the sights and sounds of each location.

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Discover stories of life and culture in Ireland

Ireland is a fun place for discovery and adventure. Explore stories that demonstrate Ireland's captivating culture, warm people and world renowned food and drink.

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St Patrick's Day

Here, we highlight the work of our global community for Ireland's national day.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge

Every year, we celebrate the Irish language through community events during Seachtain na Gaeilge

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Made in Ireland playlist

Fresh new releases weekly from Ireland from First Music Contact

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Bloomsday

Every year on 16 June, we celebrate James Joyce’s epic tale of Ulysses, a day and night in Dublin

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Common threads

40 artworks combined by the Irish Patchwork Society, were displayed at EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.

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Great Irish Songbook

The story behind iconic Irish songs, curated by Niall Stokes (Hot Press) in collaboration with the National Concert Hall’s Gary Sheehan

Walkers dressed in Famine-era costume in Strokestown Co Roscommon

Global Irish Famine Way

Explore the longest heritage trail in the world, commemorating the Great Irish Famine

Ivana Kolaric climbing a mountain on a sunny day

Ultramarathon record holder Ivana Kolaric

The Croatian tells us how Ireland ignited her record-breaking love for running

Panti Bliss on stage on St Patrick's Day

The Irish roots of some of drag’s most famous artists

An interview with Rory O'Neill

A statue of a goat wearing a crown, by the bridge entering the town of Killorglin

5 of Ireland’s lesser-known festivals

Explore unique cultural celebrations you won’t find anywhere else

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Fill your heart

The charm of Ireland

Visitors to Ireland will appreciate the charm of traditional music, lush valleys and the rugged Atlantic coastline.

Come and experience the charm of Ireland for yourself.

Our partners

Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media oversees the protection and presentation of Ireland's cultural assets.

Tourism Ireland

Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.

Fáilte Ireland

Supporting the tourism industry and working to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination.

The Wild Atlantic Way

Official tourism information for the Wild Atlantic Way.

Ireland.com

Official tourism information for the island of Ireland.

Visit Cork County

Official tourism information for Cork County.

Ireland's Ancient East

Official tourism information for Ireland's Ancient East.

IrishImmigration.ie - visa information

IrishImmigration.ie provides information on immigration service delivery, including visas.