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The article discusses the impact of the visit of former French President, General Charles de Gaulle to Ireland on the country's tourism industry. According to the Dublin, Ireland-based Irish Tourist Board, the visit of Gaulle, coupled with the publicity of his visit, has resulted in several million of dollars in additional revenue to the country. It cites as example the increasing popularity of The Heron Cove, a third-rate hotel where de Gaulle stayed during the first weeks of his vacation.