Research

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Visit the Fáilte Ireland research page and learn more about attractions related visitor feedback and statistics.

Access the latest research for attractions

Funding

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Visit the Fáilte Ireland funding section to find out more about how we are investing in visitor attractions and other funding opportunities for attractions.

Find out more about funding

Attractions

The high-quality visitor attractions of Ireland are a key part of our engagement with tourists from around the world, enabling us to make connections with them through storytelling and innovative interpretation. The Fáilte Ireland attractions division is dedicated to developing and enhancing these visitor attractions through infrastructure investment and collaboration with both private and public bodies. 

Our vision is for Ireland to be recognised internationally as a place that consistently delivers year round brilliant experiences to tourists, with a strong regional spread of attractions designed to engage. To achieve this, we are committed to supporting the development and improvement of attractions that create and sustain jobs, while delivering an economic return both locally and nationally.

Here, we have pulled together the information of most interest and relevance to those of you involved in the development, management or operation of a visitor attraction. Our regional colleagues are available locally to offer advice and support and act as the first point of contact with Fáilte Ireland. 

 

Resources

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Use the Platforms for Growth toolkit for advice on how to develop an Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attraction.

Download the Immersive Heritage and Cultural Attractions toolkit [pdf, 8MB]

Strategic Partnerships: OPW and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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The partnership between Fáilte Ireland, the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage delivers a programme of works to improve the quality of the visitor and user experience at key historic and heritage sites across Ireland.

Learn more about the partnership

The Association of Visitor Experience and Attractions (AVEA)

The Association of Visitor Experience and Attractions has been established by the sector to provide a strong voice in tourism for businesses operating as visitor attractions or the provision of a visitor experience that entertains and engages visitors in Irish heritage and culture. 

Fáilte Ireland works in partnership with AVEA to measure sector performance; gather insights from the sector and provide networking, mentoring and training opportunities for their members.

These attractions received investments under the Fáilte Ireland Large Grants Scheme.
Fáilte Ireland launches Destination and Experience Development Plan for Galway City

Fáilte Ireland launches Destination and Experience Development Plan for Galway City

Fáilte Ireland has launched a new five-year strategy to sustainably grow the economic value of tourism in Galway City. Developed in collaboration with local stakeholders, the Galway City Destination and Experience Development (DEDP) plan sets out a clear vision to enhance the city’s unique appeal as a vibrant, cultural and coastal destination while reinforcing its role as a key hub on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Making Tracks opens in Co. Laois following €250,000 investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Making Tracks opens in Co. Laois following €250,000 investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Making Tracks, a new low-carbon, slow tourism enterprise, has officially opened in Ballybrophy, Co. Laois, offering a unique visitor experience that includes glamping, horse-drawn wagon tours, and an Irish country house hostel.

Emily Square reopens in Co. Kildare following €2.7M investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Emily Square reopens in Co. Kildare following €2.7M investment through the EU Just Transition Fund

Emily Square in Athy, Co. Kildare has been officially reopened today by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD in the presence of Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Carmel Kelly, following a transformative redevelopment led by Kildare County Council in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.

 Fáilte Ireland Publishes 2025 Tourism Careers Labour Market Research

Fáilte Ireland Publishes 2025 Tourism Careers Labour Market Research

Fáilte Ireland has today published the findings of its 2025 Tourism Careers Labour Market Research revealing that while the tourism and hospitality sector has made strong progress in rebuilding its workforce since the pandemic, momentum has now plateaued, and further action is needed to futureproof the industry.

Amgen Irish Open 2025 Tees Off at The K Club Showcasing Ireland as a World-Class Golf Destination

Amgen Irish Open 2025 Tees Off at The K Club Showcasing Ireland as a World-Class Golf Destination

The 2025 Amgen Irish Open got underway at the The K Club in County Kildare this week, bringing together some of the world’s top golfers for four days of thrilling competition on the iconic Ryder Cup Palmer North course.