Tourism

Tourism is a major industry in Ireland, generating 200,000 jobs and €5.3 billion in revenue in 2009. Ireland is considered an island of great beauty, rich in culture and heritage, a clean green environment, that has a special welcome for visitors. The South West is the gem of Irish tourism, Cork City has been named among the top 10 in the best cities in the World in the Lonely Planet Guide, while Killarney is known worldwide for its beautiful scenery, lakes and fishing.

The key tourism links are: