National Geographic Traveller UK - 04.2020

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f you haven’t been to Ireland for a while, you might be

surprised to learn what you’ve been missing. It’s a

destination — both Northern and Republic — that’s

su ered from stereotypes and misconceptions for

decades, yet is now embracing its future while at the same

time celebrating its history and heritage. From cra

spirits and murals to bands and design galleries, Ireland is

more multifaceted and intriguing than ever before.

A er more than a decade of record-breaking tourism

growth, the island of Ireland now receives well over 11

million visitors a year, with around 40% of these from

Great Britain. Not surprising, perhaps, given the

proximity. But, according to the fi gures, over a third of

those visiting in 2018 were doing so for the fi rst time. And

it’s the travellers venturing beyond Dublin — to the likes

of Belfast, Donegal, Kerry and Galway — who are driving

new experiences and attractions.

With Dublin’s new Museum of Literature Ireland

honouring the island’s storytellers; Galway’s status as

European Capital of Culture; and Game of Thrones

continuing to draw visitors to County Antrim and beyond,

Ireland is calling.

PAT RIDDELL, EDITOR

British Travel Awards 2019: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Travel Writer

• BGTW Awards 2019: Best Europe Travel Feature • BGTW Awards 2019: Best Transport Feature

• Travel Media Awards 2019: Young Writer of the Year • Travel Media Awards 2019: Specialist Travel

Writer of the Year • AITO Travel Writer of the Year 2019 • AITO Young Travel Writer of the Year 2019

• French Travel Media Awards 2019: Best Art & Culture Feature • BGTW Awards 2018: Best Travel

Writer • Travel Media Awards 2018: Consumer Writer of the Year • Visit USA Media Awards 2018: Best

Consumer Travel Magazine Feature • BSME Talent Awards 2018: Best Designer • British Travel Awards

2017: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine • BGTW Awards 2017: Best Travel Writer • BGTW Awards

2016: Best Travel Writer • British Travel Awards 2015: Best Consumer Holiday Magazine

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