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Visiting Ireland?

Ireland remains a popular tourist location with 8.4 million overseas tourist visits in 2014. It is one of the fastest growing sectors within the Irish economy, which is estimated to be worth over €4 billion each year.

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Ireland's main tourist attractions include its rich cultural heritage, scenery, friendly people and relaxed way of life. It is also a popular location for sporting enthusiasts with numerous golf courses, plus fishing, cycling, riding, water sports and other activities.

The following links can provide you with more information on Ireland as a tourist destination:

If you want to learn more about Ireland, you can read Ireland in Brief. To get in the mood for planning your holiday, here’s a taste of The Wild Atlantic Way.