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Fáilte Ireland September Tourism Barometer 2025

Fáilte Ireland carried out a survey of the industry in August/September 2025 to inform our evolving responses to the continuing challenges facing tourism. A summary of results is provided in the attached.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 National Summary

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains national figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 WAW

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Wild Atlantic Way figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 IAE

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Ireland's Ancient East figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Dublin

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Dublin figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 IHH

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Ireland's Hidden Heartlands figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Cork

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Cork figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Clare

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Clare figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Sligo

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Sligo figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Donegal

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Donegal figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Galway

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Galway figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Waterford

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Waterford figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Wicklow

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Wicklow figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Wexford

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Wexford figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Mayo

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Mayo figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Limerick

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Limerick figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Kilkenny

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Kilkenny figures only.

Key Tourism Facts 2024 Kerry

Key Tourism Facts 2024 provides Fáilte Ireland’s estimates of overseas tourists’ and holidaymakers’ performance in 2024 and incorporates data from the CSO, NISRA and Fáilte Ireland. This document contains Kerry figures only.

Fáilte Ireland Tourism Barometer June 2025

Fáilte Ireland carried out a survey of the industry in April/May 2025 to inform our evolving responses to the continuing challenges facing tourism. A summary of results is provided in the attached report.

Air & Sea Access: Summer 2025

Overview of Summer 2025 (Apr-Oct) planned air & sea capacity to the Republic of Ireland, outlining changes vs. Summer 2024 and providing weekly average capacity by key markets.

Residents' Attitudes towards Tourism in Ireland

As part of its plans to drive sustainable tourism development across Ireland, Fáilte Ireland conducts research among Irish communities to understand public views on tourism. This summary outlines the main findings in 2024.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism - Sector Analysis

Fáilte Ireland carried out a survey of the industry in September 2024 to inform our understanding on current provisions and awareness of accessible and inclusive tourism in Ireland. A summary of results is provided in the attached report. If you require this report in an alternative format, please email inclusivetourismteam@failteireland.ie

Fáilte Ireland Tourism Barometer January 2025

Fáilte Ireland carried out a survey of the industry in January 2025 to inform our evolving responses to the continuing challenges facing tourism. A summary of results is provided in the attached.

Targeting French Holidaymakers [pdf, 691kb]

France is an important market for Ireland. Learn more about how best to target and position Ireland to this market.

Targeting British Holidaymakers [pdf, 691kb]

Britain is a key source market for Ireland. Learn more about how best to target to this market who often consider Ireland as an extension of their domestic market.

Targeting US Holidaymakers [pdf, 691kb]

America is an important market for Ireland. Learn more about how best to target this market and what motivates travel.

Targeting German Holidaymakers [pdf, 691kb]

Germany is an important market for Ireland. Learn more about how best to target this market and what differentiates Ireland.