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Tourist attendance at Irish attractions

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21 August 2024

Tourist attendance at Irish attractions

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

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Phoenix Park Visitor Centre was the most visited attraction in Ireland in 2022, followed by Kilkenny Castle Parklands and Dublin Zoo.

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Failte Ireland

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Ireland

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

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Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Recreational and sport activities

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In 2022, the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre emerged as the most visited attraction in Ireland, drawing 2.0 million visitors, according to Fáilte Ireland. Kilkenny Castle Parklands and Dublin Zoo followed, attracting 1.4 million and 1.2 million visitors, respectively. Ireland boasts a wealth of historic sites, comprising 37.0% of all attractions, alongside museums and galleries (17.0%) and heritage centres (14.0%). Out of the 397 attractions in Ireland, 32% offer free entry. Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, provides a free, automatically updated statistical dashboard, allowing exploration of visitor numbers for attractions participating in the Annual Visitor Attractions Survey.

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