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21/10/2014
Ireland Ranked In Top Five Countries To Visit
Ireland has ranked in the top five countries to visit by the Lonely Planet Travel Guide.
Labour TD Michael McCarthy, has welcomed news and said the top billing gives a glowing review of Ireland.
Mr McCarthy said: "The Wild Atlantic Way is already attracting visitors to Ireland as they seek to explore the longest defined coastal drive in the world. Running from the Inishowen Peninsula, to the picturesque town of Kinsale, it provides visitors with stunning scenery at every turn including historic cities to picture perfect coastal villages, cliff top views, great hikes and some of the best surfing in the world.
"The Lonely Planet endorsement is extremely welcome and proves that Ireland is now in a prime position to capitalise on the rapidly growing market for the ecotourism and adventure sector, such as surf or golf tourism and food tourism."
(CD/JP)
Labour TD Michael McCarthy, has welcomed news and said the top billing gives a glowing review of Ireland.
Mr McCarthy said: "The Wild Atlantic Way is already attracting visitors to Ireland as they seek to explore the longest defined coastal drive in the world. Running from the Inishowen Peninsula, to the picturesque town of Kinsale, it provides visitors with stunning scenery at every turn including historic cities to picture perfect coastal villages, cliff top views, great hikes and some of the best surfing in the world.
"The Lonely Planet endorsement is extremely welcome and proves that Ireland is now in a prime position to capitalise on the rapidly growing market for the ecotourism and adventure sector, such as surf or golf tourism and food tourism."
(CD/JP)
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