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Culture & Heritage

Cultural tourism embraces the full range of experiences on offer to visitors that serve to distinguish one destination from another – experiences that are defined by the lifestyle, heritage, landscape, arts, traditions and customs of that destination; and not least by interaction with its people.

Cultural Tourism

Signpost with multiple signsFáilte Ireland's Culture and Heritage team is responsible for assisting the development and interpretation of visitor experiences through support and advice given to relevant industry enterprises.

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Built Heritage

Stone circle at ClonakiltyGardens, stately homes, historic houses, and pre-Christian/Celtic/Medieval sites are examples of the "tangible" heritage that previous generations of Irish people have left us.

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Natural Heritage

Aerial view of Loop Head, Co ClareIreland's geological and ecological systems, which we have interacted with for millennia create the distinctive Irish landscape that visitors expect to experience and enjoy today.

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Traditional Culture and the Islands

Young GAA playerTraditional music, song, dance and storytelling, the Irish language, Gaelic sport, and Ireland’s traditional crafts and customs are all examples of traditional culture in Ireland.

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Contemporary Culture/Living Arts

Artist's studioThe performing arts (modern dance, theatre, classical and contemporary music, theatre, and opera), the visual arts, shopping and crafts, film, literature, and urban tourism are examples of Irish contemporary culture.

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Culture & Heritage Statistics

Pen and calculator on graphsFáilte Ireland publishes detailed data on cultural tourism and heritage products; segmented by tourism activities and visitor attractions; and based on research from the CSO and NITB.
 

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