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Millions of Americans consider Ireland a home away from home. But as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States surges, many Irish businesses say they have been forced to turn away some of their most lucrative customers – vacationing Americans – according to a report by NBC News. Most visitors to Ireland, including those from the US, have to fill out a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form that includes their contact details while in the country and where they will be staying. They also are required to self-quarantine for 14 days, staying indoors and avoiding contact with other people as much as ... Read more

Ryanair has initiated legal proceedings against Ireland, questioning the legality of travel restrictions that have kept a quarantine policy in place for all but 15 countries. The Irish carrier, Europe’s largest budget airline, said it is challenging what it described as the Irish government’s “ineffective” green list of countries, for which a 14-day quarantine requirement does not apply, Reuters reports. Ireland has taken a more cautious approach to reopening its economy and skies than many European countries. The green list, announced on July 22, contained some popular destinations Ryanair flies to, such as Italy and Greece, but not others including ... Read more

Ireland’s world-renowned pub culture has been hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown and pub owners are certain that if the restrictions are not eased, they would be in utter ruins. The country has imposed probably the strictest lockdown in Europe, under which the pubs can only reopen in August and must keep drinkers two metres apart. A Reuters report quoting Ronan Lynch, owner of The Swan, a small, Victorian pub said relaxing the guidelines will be the difference between reopening or not. “We’re at the periphery of Europe with a peripheral view of the two-metre rule. No business can operate ... Read more

Ireland has been named one of the best countries in the world for experiences and top European country for experiences according to new TripAdvisor data. Research conducted by TripAdvisor showed that users gave Ireland an overall 4.57 ranking out of 5 stars, which landed the country in fourth place for best travel experiences in the world. Costa Rica claimed the top spot, with New Zealand, Vietnam, Ireland, and Scotland following. “Ireland’s ranking among countries like Costa Rica and New Zealand firmly cements the country, with its magnificent outdoors and vibrant culture, as a top destination for travel experiences,” said TripAdvisor spokesperson ... Read more

Tourism Ireland is planning to increase the number of the Chinese visitors to the island of Ireland to 175,000 by 2025. This will represent a 150 per cent increase over 2017 in the next eight years. Around 70,000 Chinese visitors visited Ireland in 2017, which include the Republic of Ireland and Britain’s Northern Ireland. “China is the largest outbound travel market in the world and one that Tourism Ireland is committed to growing over the coming years,” said James Kenny, Tourism Ireland’s Manager China. “The introduction of the new direct flight from Beijing (to Dublin) next week is a major game-changer and ... Read more

The first nude beach on the island of Ireland will officially open at Hawk Cliff in Dalkey, south Dublin in April. Public notices are being posted in the area to warn fellow sunbathers not to be shocked at the sight of naked people roaming freely on the beach. Irish Naturist Association has been campaigning for a nudist beach for a while and finally got its wish when Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council agreed to display signs at Hawk Cliff warning people of nude sunbathers, a first for Ireland. According to Irish Naturist Association chief Pat Gallagher, Hawk Cliff is already popular with ... Read more

Ireland has been named the ‘best overseas self-drive touring destination’ by Ctrip, the leading online travel agent in China, with more than 250 million customers, and the second largest travel agency in the world. Ireland was one of the four destinations listed in the ‘best overseas self-drive touring’ category – in good company with Australia, Portugal and Guam, to take the number one spot! Ireland was included for its stunning routes and great driving experiences, including the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route. Accepting the award, James Kenny, Tourism Ireland’s Manager China, said: “We are delighted that Ireland has ... Read more