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  • Halloween in Ireland

Derry’s Halloween Spectacle: Ancient Myths, Fireworks & Family Magic Set the Night Ablaze

Derry Girls Halloween projection on city building during Derry Halloween Festival in Northern Ireland.
Journey to Derry’s Halloween carnival where ancient Celtic rituals meet fire dancers and banshees in Europe’s wildest festival. The city transforms trauma into spectacle. Thousands celebrate where it all began.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • September 23, 2025
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  • Derry

Step Inside the Siege Museum Roof and See Derry Like Never Before

Two visitors at the Siege Museum in Derry~Londonderry examine a set of large historic keys, with a statue and historical artwork in the background.
Stand atop Derry’s forbidden war theater where cannons once roared for 105 days. The Siege Museum’s rooftop reveals the Maiden City’s unbreached past. History awaits above.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • August 14, 2025
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  • Irish Tourism News

Derry’s Tourism Booms as NI Visitor Numbers Tumble, What’s Fueling the Reversal?

People walking across the Peace Bridge in Derry, with the Guildhall and city skyline in the background on an overcast day.
While Northern Ireland tourism plummets, Derry defies the trend with explosive 29.1% visitor spending growth. Local authentic storytelling trumps tourist traps. Businesses boom as the city races toward its million-visitor goal.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • July 22, 2025
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  • Blog

Green Light for Outdoor Water Park on Donegal-Derry Border Sparks Eco-Tourism Buzz

outdoor water park approved
While Donegal and Derry share a troubled history, this groundbreaking eco-water park transforms borders into bridges. “Water and Wildwood” fuses wild swimming with sustainable accommodation in pristine nature. Would you brave its waters?
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • July 1, 2025
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  • Belfast

Why County Derry Might Be Northern Ireland’s Most Overlooked Gem

county derry s hidden beauty
While everyone rushes to Belfast, County Derry quietly boasts Ireland’s oldest settlement, unbreached 17th-century walls, and a Nobel laureate’s homeland. The authentic magic happens where tourists aren’t looking.
  • ITR
  • May 9, 2025
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  • Destination

Derry & Donegal Set for Cruise Expansion: Foyle Port Projects 21% Rise in 2025

cruise expansion at foyle port
While the world sleeps, Derry & Donegal transform into cruise giants—17 ships bringing 5,000 visitors and a staggering 50% increase above pre-pandemic numbers. The economic windfall awaits.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • April 17, 2025
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  • Donegal

Tiny Country-Sized Land in Donegal Joins Glenveagh National Park in Bold Expansion

Panoramic view of Glenveagh Lough surrounded by rolling hills and golden moorland in County Donegal, Ireland, under a bright blue sky.
Monaco-sized land joins Glenveagh National Park in groundbreaking expansion. While celebrities flaunt their tiny Monaco estates, Ireland quietly builds a wilder, wetter version. Public consultation closes April 25.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • November 12, 2025
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  • Derry

Why Free Outdoor Attractions in Northern Ireland Might Be More Valuable Than You Think

Peace Bridge with bus crossing in Derry City, Co. Derry, Northern Ireland, with the Guildhall and city skyline in the background.
Think you need to pay for breathtaking views? Northern Ireland’s free natural wonders rival costly attractions worldwide. UNESCO sites, ancient temples, and rare ecosystems await without emptying your wallet. Nature’s greatest spectacles cost nothing.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • September 30, 2025
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  • Blog

Why Ireland’s Only Beach Horse Race Happens in Meath—and Nowhere Else in Europe

meath beach horse racing
Europe’s only sanctioned beach horse race survived a deadly 1994 tragedy that killed three horses. The 150-year tradition in Meath persists against all odds.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • July 29, 2025
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  • Destination

Why Rick Steves Says This Wild Irish Road Trip Beats the Rest for Sheer Scenic Magic

scenic irish road trip
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way may ruin every other coastal road trip for you. From emerald fields to slate-gray cliffs, this 1,500-mile adventure defies expectations at every turn. Rick Steves isn’t wrong about this one.
  • Irish Tourist Radio Team
  • July 9, 2025
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  • Destination

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Ruins of Dunluce Castle at sunset on the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. A dramatic, moody sunset over the crumbling ruins of Dunluce Castle, perched on a cliff edge overlooking the sea. The historic ruins of Dunluce Castle stand against a dark, cloudy sky as sunlight breaks through, illuminating the coastline.
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