Winterval in Waterford

Winterval in Waterford

Discover the wonder of the Winterval Festival taking place in Waterford from November 17th - December 23rd, 2017. For 5 weeks, Waterford is transformed in Ireland’s Christmas capital.  Winterval takes its inspiration from enchanting Christmas markets all over Europe, brings the collective sights, sounds and festive charms to Ireland's oldest city. 

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Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets

The Belfast Christmas Market is set to return to the ground of Belfast City Hall for the 12 year at 12pm on Saturday, 18th November until 8pm on Saturday, 23rd December. 

The Galway Christmas Market are to return for its 8th year from 6pm on Friday, 17th November until Friday, 22nd December. 

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Family Friendly Halloween Midterm Breaks

Family Friendly Halloween Midterm Breaks

Whether it’s the Harvest Market in Derry, the spooktacular Happy Halloween Experience in Cork or a Ghostbus tour in the capital, there’s lots of family friendly fun to be had! Book in advance for the best rates.

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Foodie Heroes and Food Tourism in Ireland

Foodie Heroes and Food Tourism in Ireland

The quality of local food is becoming an important factor in Ireland’s boom in tourism. And when you look a little closer, perhaps that’s not so surprising. The dark dreary days of meat, potatoes and two veg covered with glutinous gravy are long gone and culinary hot spots like Cork, Belfast and Dublin have taken the-always-fantastic raw produce cultivated in Ireland and brought it to new local heights.

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The Wild Atlantic Way in Connemara

The Wild Atlantic Way in Connemara

Go West for the Wild Atlantic Way this year and enjoy the very best of Connemara in County Galway. Heed the wild power of the Atlantic Ocean as you drive narrow roads winding through the majestic landscape of the Twelve Pins and the Maamturk Mountains.

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Experience Limerick’s Rugby Roar Virtually

Experience Limerick’s Rugby Roar Virtually

Appropriately it was Limerick rugby legend who announced an exciting new visitor attraction for Limerick city recently with the news that a digital interactive visitor centre for the sport will be opened in Limerick in 2019.

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The Top 5 Belfast Breakfast Locations

The Top 5 Belfast Breakfast Locations

There are a huge number of things to do and see when you visit Belfast for business or for a few days off. And why not kick off the day the right way with a scrumptious breakfast? Belfast city is heaving with great places to break your fast so Travelodge Ireland Hotels thought we’d make it easier for you to narrow your choices down.

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Travelodge Focus on the Waterford Greenway

Travelodge Focus on the Waterford Greenway

Forty-six kilometres of wonderfully peaceful and safe cycling and walking trail will now take you from the Waterford City quays to the pretty seaside town of Dungarvan along an old railway line.

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Five of the Best Public Parks in Dublin

Five of the Best Public Parks in Dublin

Dublin City has over 120 public parks and there are now impressive plans recently announced by Dublin City Council to further improve these hugely popular green areas. The suggested improvements include more art and sculptures, tearooms and added bicycle facilities as well as increasing the amount of outdoor seating in city centre parks.

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Top 5 Eco Attractions in Ireland

Top 5 Eco Attractions in Ireland

The landscapes, the views, the stunning coastline; visitors to Ireland come for the greenness of the country and its vibrant scenery. It’s always been one of Ireland’s greatest attractions and it’s becoming more important in this time of climate change and its accompanying need for tourism which doesn’t impact the natural environment. So here’s Travelodge Ireland Hotels’ list of Top Five Eco Attractions in Ireland for you to enjoy and recycle.

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