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Visiting Ireland?

Couple crossing a stream with bikes

Tourism is a very important industry for Ireland.

Ireland remains a popular tourist location with 7.6 million overseas tourist visits in 2014.  It is one of the fastest growing sectors within the Irish economy, which is estimated to be worth almost €4 billion each year.

A number of airlines offer connecting flights to Ireland through Frankfurt, Dubai, London and Istanbul.

Ireland's main tourist attractions include its rich cultural heritage, scenery, friendly people and relaxed way of life. It is also a popular location for sporting enthusiasts with numerous golf courses in addition to fishing, cycling, riding, water sports and other activities.

If you want to learn more about Ireland, you can read Ireland in Brief.

2015 is set to be another exciting year for visitors to Ireland as they get to experience Ireland’s first long-distance touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way, stretching all the way from the Inishowen Peninsula in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork. The new route rivals the world’s best driving tours, along 2,500 km of the wildest, most captivating scenery, with lots to do and see along the way.

You can find the experience that’s just waiting for you at www.Ireland.com

The following links can also provide you with more information on Ireland as a tourist destination:

To get in the mood for planning your holiday, here's a taste of The Wild Atlantic Way: