Clare to gain from home breaks

Minister of State for Tourism, Michael Ring, has said that tourism in Clare would be a natural beneficiary if Irish people continue to take more breaks at home.
The minister was launching Fáilte Ireland’s new home holiday campaign in Dublin. The campaign emphasises the variety of festivals and events taking place both in Clare and around the country during 2013, the year of The Gathering.
The new home holiday campaign incorporates an animated series of TV ads, radio and print promotion. The national tourism development agency also rolled out a revamped and upgraded Discover Ireland App to accompany an initiative providing free Wi-Fi in tourist information offices around the country.
“With visitors from all over the world coming to Ireland this year for The Gathering, there’s every reason for Irish people themselves to stay around and join in with the festivities,” Minister Ring said.
“Over the last few years, the tourism sector has served up improved value while maintaining great quality. So, if Irish people are after good fun and great value, I will be telling them to check out all that’s available through the Discover Ireland brochures, website or new smartphone app and to plan a break in Clare now,” he added.