Destinations

Jump Into Ireland’ events heading to Montreal, Ottawa

Tourism Ireland and a selection of seven Irish and two Canadian travel partners will take Canadian travel agents, operators, airlines and media on the adventure of a lifetime at their forthcoming “Jump Into Ireland”road show events taking place in Montreal and Ottawa, just before St. Patrick’s Day on March 12 and March 13, respectively. Guests attending the events at Montreal’s Loft Hotel Espace Cormier and Ottawa’s Museum of Nature will discover that a visit to Ireland is a feet-first “Jump In”experience. Tourism Ireland’s tagline “Jump Into Ireland”describes the “joyful immersion that comes with a trip to Ireland, a sense of uplifting joy as you take part in uniquely Irish iconic experiences, creating memories that will endure for a lifetime.”A key message for guests is the invitation to join The Gathering Ireland 2013. Whether Irish born, Irish bred or Irish in spirit, Canadians are invited to help celebrate The Gathering throughout 2013 with over 3,000 festivals and events getting underway in towns, villages and cities nationwide. This year’s highlights also include the Derry-Londonderry, UK City of Culture 2013 celebrations, with a number of special events including the world famous Fleadh Cheoil. Tourism Ireland will be joined by some of Ireland’s premier tourism partners, including Adams & Butler Driver Guides; The Causeway Coast and Glens; Manor House Hotels and Irish Country Hotels; Irishtourism.com; Harvey’s Point Country Hotel; The River Lee Hotel; Golf Vacations Ireland; Trafalgar Tours and Transat Holidays. (http://www.ireland.com)