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Minister Calleary announces funding for offshore islands Carnival Cruise Line cuts steel for new Ace class ship Carnival Destiny Royal…
Heathrow back below pre-pandemic numbers with 7,227,494 passengers in June
Heathrow handled 7.2m passengers in June. Passenger numbers fell 1.8pc year on year. Now 0.2pc back behind pre-pandemic levels Total…
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Killarney gets new cycle lines in major upgrade
The Transport Minister opened new cycle lanes at Rock Road and Park Road in Killarney.…
The year the Liffey DRIED up and the parched history of Ireland’s hottest summers
Eoin Moran Director of the Meteorological Service Saturday July 12 was the hottest day of…
Uniworld boutique river cruises launches complimentary land offer for 2027
Bookings must occur by 31 August 2026. The offer includes hotel stays on select 2027…
Wizz Air to open bases at at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises
Wizz Air to open bases at Madrid Barajas and Valencia Manises. Two A321-200NX aircraft base…
TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Seosamh MacGrianna
Travel Extra quote of the day, a selection of the literary, insightful, profound, prosaic, humorous,…
HIGHLIGHTS from West Cork Literary Festival
The West Cork Literary Festival runs over eight days each July in Bantry. It features…
Thai Airways secures government approval for eight B787 leases
The Thailand Board of Investment approved two projects on 8 July 2026. The projects cover…
Tour America Cruise Holidays reports 30pc rise in USA cruise and stay bookings
Tour America reported 30pc growth in USA Cruise and Stay bookings. Popular package includes 7…