News - tourism
Call for Bord Failte to invest in B&B's to boost Longford tourist bed numbers
The lack of tourist accommodation in Longford has been an issue for several years
May 15, 2023 08:49
800 tourism jobs could be displaced locally due to hotel shortage
Figures presented to Government focused on a number of tourist destinations around Ireland.
May 9, 2023 13:30
Failte Ireland to hold local drop in tourism clinics this week
The events will be held in Longford, Roscommon and Ballinasloe.
May 8, 2023 13:58
Domestic tourist levels double to 800,000 locally last year
These tourist trips to our local counties have almost doubled since 2021.
Apr 26, 2023 14:02
Local author says Longford's book festival will boost tourism
John Connell's says the three day event aims to bring some of the nation's finest writers to Granard to discuss their work.
Apr 17, 2023 14:04
Corporate conference centres in huge demand argues Athlone CEO
CEO of Elevate Enterainment, Colm Wright, says that his current meeting room is booked out constantly by businesses from across the region.
Apr 16, 2023 12:51
Call for mountain bike trail in Newcastle forest Ballymahon
The south Longford councillor believes it wouldn't cost a lot of money to develop a bike trail at Newcastle forest
Mar 29, 2023 09:25
Local tourism providers reap benefits at Meitheal event
The Meitheal trade event is taking place in Killarney this week
Mar 22, 2023 12:57
Public consultation underway for tourism strategy for Westmeath
The full draft is available on the council's consultation hub.
Mar 11, 2023 09:57
Locals urged to have their say at upcoming tourist consultation evenings
Failte Ireland is calling on the public to help develop local tourism plans
Feb 15, 2023 18:01
Lack of tourist accommodation in the NW will damage regional economy- Local TD
Deputy MacSharry believes the region will suffer from a lack of strategic planning on the inevitable adverse effects
Feb 15, 2023 17:53
Permission granted for modifications to Longford distillery
Approval was given with 14 conditions.
Feb 15, 2023 07:19
Roscommon native renews call to retain 9% hospitality VAT rate
A meeting was held with ministers and hospitality representative last night.
Feb 14, 2023 13:17
Tourist providers on Royal Canal greenway urged to work together
Fiona says she believes attractions like the Royal Canal greenway has huge tourist potential for the midlands
Feb 7, 2023 08:22Shannonside Newsletter
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