DESTINATION IRELAND STAYCATION GUIDE 2021
CONTENTS
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THROUGH THE LENS Best of Irish Photography .
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EDITORS CHOICES Must see Destinations and Attractions .
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DESTINATIONS Where to visit in Northern Ireland .
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DESTINATIONS Ed Leady visits Boyne Valley and Newgrange .
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DESTINATIONS Karl Doyle Staycations in Cavan .
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48 HOURS IN Dun Laoghaire , Co . Dublin .
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48 HOURS IN Clare Coast , Co . Clare .
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WHAT ’ S HOT Best Gardens .
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WHAT ’ S HOT Dream Beaches .
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WHAT ’ S HOT Driving routes .
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WELCOME TO THE NEW DESTINATION IRELAND STAYCATION GUIDE .
Like most Irish businesses , the pandemic challenged us to review and look at new ways of working through one of the toughest economic times that Ireland has ever seen .
Destination Ireland is perfectly placed to promote destinations and attractions in Ireland . Our passionate Irish team offer a background in tourism , hospitality , marketing and journalism .
We would like to thank the industry for their overwhelming support of our new multi-media company and are delighted to present our free downloadable Summer Guide for 2021 .
This Guide will highlight some key summer holiday destinations including Northern Ireland , Boyne Valley , Monaghan , Donegal and Cavan .
We also bring you features on “ Editors Top Choices ”, “ 48 Hours In ”, “ What ’ s Hot ”, and “ Through the Lens ”, throwing the spotlight on some of our favourite photographs of Ireland as taken by our Instagram followers .
With restrictions having eased and indoor dining back open from 7th July , it is now time for us enjoy and embrace all that our Island has to offer . Whether you plan to hit the open road , explore a new county , go island
hopping off the coast , we hope our guide provides the inspiration to explore new places and to experience an unforgettable holiday in Ireland .
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PUBLISHER : Dermot Synnott EDITOR : Eoghan Corry MARKETING DIRECTOR : Kathy Synnott CREATIVE DIRECTOR : Darren Buckley ACCOUNTS : Darren Maguire
CONTRIBUTORS : Eoghan Corry , Ed Leahy , Karl Doyle , Tourism Ireland , Tourism Northern Ireland . FRONT COVER : Trim Castle , Boyne Valley .
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