KENNY WELCOMES DISCOVER IRELAND SUMMER 2011 RAILWAY TRAVEL & TOURISM CAMPAIGN

Posted on May 27, 2011 3:18 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Deputy Seán Kenny today welcomed the €1 million Discover Ireland Summer 2011 promotion campaign and discounts of up to 50% for weekend rail travel, announced by the Minster for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar and his colleague, Minister of State Alan Kelly TD

"This package is good news for both Irish holidaymakers and tourism businesses", Deputy Kenny said.

"The 2011 Discover Ireland promotional campaign will be the biggest ever with €1 million allocated and Senior citizens from overseas will be able to travel anywhere within the Iarnród Éireann network for a maximum fare of €26 return, administered by Fáilte Ireland. A 50% discount on online rail tickets for Saturday travel and some Sunday services to promote weekend away-breaks from anywhere in Ireland and a €20 Day Return fare from Dublin to anywhere in the Republic of Ireland by rail on Saturdays (€10 for children, €50 for a family of two adults and up to four children).", Deputy Kenny commented.

Deputy Kenny said that he was looking forward to increased tourism through Irish Rail. "Thanks to the government's Jobs Initiative, tourism businesses should be able to offer even better value for money this year. This will give a boost to the home market looking for good value breaks in Ireland", he said.