Canadian Journalists Develop a Taste of Connemara

A Canadian media group – including journalists from some of Canada’s major newspapers and travel magazines – is visiting Galway and the West of Ireland this week.  Invited here by Tourism Ireland in Toronto, they are here to experience the world-famous Galway International Oyster Festival at first-hand.  They will have a chance to sample some new season Galway Bay oysters and will attend the Oyster Festival Gala Ball in the Radisson Blu Hotel.
Also included in the journalists’ itinerary, designed by Fáilte Ireland, are visits to the Connemara Smokehouse in Ballyconneely, a walking tour of Galway city and a visit to Inishbofin island.
Commenting on the visit of the influential journalists, Jayne Shackleford, Tourism Ireland Canada, said: “Tourism Ireland is delighted to bring these journalists to Galway, to showcase Ireland’s beautiful west coast and allow them to experience the famous Oyster Festival at first-hand.  Media visits such as these are extremely important to help build awareness of Galway, and the island of Ireland in general, among potential holidaymakers around Canada.  The West of Ireland is a popular region for Canadians and the visit of these journalists provides an excellent opportunity for them to share the excitement and fun of the Oyster Festival, the fantastic visitor attractions and the warm Galway welcome with thousands of potential Canadian holidaymakers.”