DUBLIN: The total number of trips to Ireland increased by 13.4% between March and May 2015, official statistics revealed today.
The number of trips was up to 2,159,800 – an overall increase of 255,500 compared to the same period in 2014, according to the CSO.
Trips by residents of Great Britain increased by 11.5% to 906,500 while trips by those from European Countries other than Great Britain increased by 12.9% to 789,300.
The number of visitor trips from North America increased by 17.1% to 347,100 while trips to Ireland from Other Areas increased by 21.5% to 116,900.
The total number of overseas trips made by Irish residents during the period increased by 6.5% to 1,626,000.
