Tourism

Front row (L-R): Alan Maye, Mullingar Bike Hire; Cllr Bill Collentine, Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council; Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD; Sharon Lavin, Head of Marketing and Communications, Waterways Ireland; Back row (L-R): John McDonagh, CEO, Waterways Ireland; Grainne Cornally, Head of Just Transition, Fáilte Ireland; Barry Kehoe, Chief Executive, Westmeath County Council

€650,000 Royal Canal Greenway Animation project is launched

Airbnb’s Velma Corcoran said they were delighted to launch the second year of Airbnb's Rural Tourism Fund — doubling the funding to €200,000 (Alamy/PA).

Longford groups invited to apply for €200,000 Airbnb Tourism Fund

Longford Westmeath Deputy Micheál Carrigy has said the reduction in VAT for hospitality will help businesses remain competitive

9% VAT rate will support businesses in Longford to grow

Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh, Longford Rose Sara-Lee Greene , Tánaiste, Minister for Finance and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris TD, Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan and Senator Paraic Brady at the Longford Agricultural Show

Longford Show 'a display of all that is good about rural Ireland'

Attendees at the Lough Ree Cluster Networking event which welcomed over 50 tourism businesses, community groups and local leaders

Potential of South Longford area showcased at major tourism workshop

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast

Short-term lets register ‘took longer than it should have’, Tanaiste says

Councillor Mark Casey has raised concerns over the proposed anaerobic digestion plant for Ballymahon

'Smells like rotten vegetables' Concerns over Longford anaerobic plant

Aer Lingus confident summer flights will operate despite rising fuel costs

Opposition blames Cabinet infighting for short-term let register confusion

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Irish tourists warned to avoid parts of Mexico due to 'high levels of violence' ...

Plans have been underway for the Longford Lights Festival

Longford Lights! Crowds! Action! How to plan a visit for the iconic festival

Cuba is in the midst of an energy crisis

Irish holidaymakers urged to avoid popular destination amid 'life-threatening ri...

Irish holidaymakers warned against going to Cuba

Hat – Wendy Louise Designs (Stand C67) - Longford; and White & gold earrings, Capulet & Montague (Stand C96) - Longford

Work of talented Longford designers centre stage at launch of Showcase - Ireland...

Fancy living on a remote island? Rare job opportunity opens on Great Blasket Isl...

Launch of the Longford Tourism network

€14 million investment in Longford tourism

Minister promises ‘new era’ for tourism with 400m euro investment Staff reporter

Belfast Fleadh predicted to emulate tourism impact of hosting Open at Portrush

The visit highlighted the depth of the Irish business footprint in Canada and the scale of Canadian investment in Ireland

Longford-Westmeath Burke drives opportunities for Irish firms on Canada trade mi...

The new tourism initiative is called the Irish Whiskey Way

New Longford 'landmark' to boost tourism opportunities in single trail

Longford’s Dead of Night

All you need to know about tonight's Dead of Night spectacular finale in Longfor...

Some exciting guided tours are now being offered to anyone that would like to explore Lanesboro

A new (ad)venture: Longford man pursues guided tour business

Warning to Irish tourists heading to Spain amid 'high' terrorist threat PIC: Stock image/Pixabay

Irish tourists warned to 'take extreme precautions' as Storm Alice to batter hol...

All events are free of charge thanks to the support and funding from Longford County Council, the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland, Longford night-time economy and Longford tourism

Host of exciting and free county Longford Culture Night events

The Mayor of Dubrovnik has revealed plans to crackdown on over tourism amid a Game of Thrones visitor surge to the city

Warning as European hotspot popular with Irish holidaymakers clamps down on tour...

The funding was announced this morning by Minister Dara Calleary

Senator welcomes Longford funding with Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Sex And The City star spotted on holiday in Ireland

And Just Like That and Sex And The City star spotted on holiday in Ireland

It was agreed that Longford County Council will write to Failte Ireland, Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) and MEPs in the region to seek an extension

Longford County Council supports six-month extension to Just Transition Fund
It was agreed that Longford County Council will write to Failte Ireland, Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) and MEPs in the region to seek an extension
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Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses

Irish tourists warned as mosquito diseases on the rise across Europe

Number of foreign visitors to Ireland drops, figures show

A Fianna Fáil councillor wants to see progress for improved access for swimmers as well as the Town Park

Ideas to invest in Longford's River Shannon to boost tourism potential

Four innovative Longford tourism projects have been awarded over €565,000 as part of the scheme

Financial boost for Longford tourism projects through Fáilte Ireland

Irish tourists in Spain warned amid RED ALERT weather warning and 'extreme risk'

'People have had enough' - Bizarre reasons Irish tourists face big fines in Port...

Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain set for major anti-tourism protests

Tourists were running for their lives as volcano erupts suddenly

Irish tourists warned amid volcanic eruption in popular holiday destination

A new dedicated Small Business Unit will be focusing on the needs of small businesses across the country, including in Longford

New Small Business Unit will assist businesses in Longford

Culture Night is a powerful reminder of the creativity, diversity and community spirit that thrives across our county

Longford groups reminded that grant funding is now open for Culture Night 2025

Stark warning for Irish tourists as tsunami threatens popular holiday destinatio...

'We assume Gen Z are the digital generation, but Boomers are just as reliant on connectivity, if not more so,' said Mr Barrett

REVEALED: Irish travellers' top demand when booking a hotel, and it may surprise...

Millions of euros in funding welcomed, but more time and flexibility needed

Longford MEP Ciaran Mullooly says businesses and community groups need more time...

Irish tourists travelling to UK warned of two major rule changes at airport

'You could see people get more panicked' - Irish tourist reveals anxiety of Spain's power outage

'You could see people get more panicked' - Irish tourist reveals anxiety of Spai...

Passengers queue at Madrid airport during the outage

Irish tourists rejoice as power restored in Spain and Portugal

Crews from ESB Networks are working to restore power to almost 40,000 customers across the country | FILE PHOTO

ALERT: Irish tourists warned before travelling amid 'snap blackout' in parts of ...

Pictured: A mock-up of the Dublin Arena from the Prime Arena Holdings website

REVEALED: Plans for what might be Ireland's first ever winter sports arena are a...

Image by sabuzak Kim from Pixabay

Longford town cafés urged to apply for 'Café Lates' grant

OPINION: I took the ferry to France for a holiday - there's one reason I wouldn't go again

OPINION: I took the ferry to France for a holiday - there's one reason I wouldn'...

There are almost 30,000 Airbnb's in Ireland

Controversial new rules for Airbnb owners could 'destabilise tourism' in Ireland

Rory McIlroy has ‘changed people’s perceptions’ of NI around the world

Drunk Irish tourists in European hotspot warned amid local law and big pub measu...

Irish holidaymakers warned as highly contagious disease sweeps across Europe

Irish holiday-goers warned of delays this summer amid shortage of air traffic controllers

Irish holiday-goers warned of delays this summer amid shortage of air traffic co...

Wolverine star Hugh Jackman spotted in Ireland during rare week of sunshine

Ireland ranks 15th in list of World's Happiest Countries

Saunas have ‘exploded in popularity’ around Ireland

Thematic Experience comprising a framed structure extending to 8.0 meters with a visitor periscope to view the surrounding landscape

Bord na Móna plans for network of walking and cycling trails in Longford approve...

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