Runway activists claim Dublin airport’s flight path issues still persist
Gareth O’Brien is a pilot and civil engineer North Dublin residents who have formed the…
Yearly Archives: 2025
WATCH: Saint Patrick’s parades in Ireland down the years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmAsWmMYOQ
FAQ file: Saint Patrick the FEW bits we know (and the MANY bits we don’t)
Traditional image of Saint Patrick, the mitre dates from 1150, 700 years after he lived,…
FOOTSTEPS: Visit ten beautiful places associated with Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick, where local landowner John de Courcy miraculously ‘discovered’ the body…
Viking to dedicate four river cruise vessels in Europe to Chinese market in 2025
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking will dedicate four river vessels in Europe to the…
Ruby Copenhagen sets opening date for first quarter of 2027
Elena Günther-Jakobsof Ruby Group Ruby Hotels is launching its first property in Denmark, converting an…
Eternal Malta – a tale of THREE islands
Eoghan Corry swimming, Comino, July 29 2021 Three islands? Most of us grew up in…
Norwegian Luna floats out in Italy ahead of delivery in April 2026
default Fincantier has completed its first float out, of Norwegian Luna ahead of its delivery…
WATCH: Why you should book with a travel agent – Eoghan Corry & Tara Povey Ireland AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esMcq2__BPg&feature=youtu.be
Hotel prices in Dublin have FALLEN for Saint Patrick’s weekend for first time
Barry Rogers, Head of Dublin City Tourism Unit Hotel prices in Dublin for Saint Patrick’s…
HERE are the 43 countries primed for US travel bans & restrictions as ESTA impact unclear
Donald Trump An executive order from President Trump to be signed this week is expected…
Naples & Pompeii – No change in advice to tourists following tremors
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Naples, Pompeii, and surrounding areas are facing increased seismic…
‘Critical to A4A operations & alliances’ – A4A letter calls for removal of Dublin airport passenger cap
Keth Glatz of A4A Airlines for America urged the Irish Government to remove the passenger…
Emirates to install telemedicine stations across 300 aircraft
Emirates is to roll out telemedicine stations across 300 aircraft by March 2025. The partnership…
SEVEN takeaways from BTL 2025 in Lisbon
At BTL 2025 in LIsbon,Francesca Rizzerello of Travel Department, Carlos Oliveira of Portuguese Tourism, Bettina…
One year later: The blowout from Boeing and the door-bolt blowout
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Shortly after takeoff on January 5, 2024, a door plug on…
REVEALED: Saint Michan’s so-called ‘crusader’ is a not-so-elaborate hoax
David Pierpoint Vicar of Saint Michan’s The historic crypt of St Michan’s Church is set to reopen to the…
Celestyal latest cruise line to cancel calls to Santorini
Chris Theophilides CEO of Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises has cancelled calls to Santorini in March…
Alarm at attempt by Bahamas to collect retroactive fees for O&D charges
Dionisio D’Aguilar Bahamas Aviation Minister The aviation industry expressed alarm at a move by Bahamas…
Clydebuilt reveals plans for 724-passenger residential cruise ship
Clydebuillt director Tommy McGinn Clydebuilt plans to launch the Dark Island, a residential cruise ship,…
Record January for visits to Spain from Ireland as figures rise 13.1pc
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Ireland visits to Spain in…
36 new suppliers sign up for April Irish Travel Trade Show in Dublin (AND 23 new in Cork)
Maria Sinnott of Business Exhibitions The Irish Travel Trade Shows will open their doors on…
Tourism Ireland promotes visits from our fastest growing inbound market, Spain, with ‘Semana de Irlanda
Susan Bolger Tourism Ireland manager in Madrid Tourism Ireland’s ‘Semana de Irlanda’ is promoting Saint…
‘Curiosity cruising’ – Silversea reveals new brand positioning
Bert Hernandez President of Silversea Silversea has announced its new brand positioning, “To Finding More,”…
Passenger fined for using toilet as aircraft approached landing at Dublin airport
An air passenger, Andris Ekis, has been fined and convicted for offensive conduct after refusing…
‘Exceptional items’ nudge Eddie Rockets food chain back into profitability
Eddie Rockets (Ireland) Ltd achieved pre-tax profits of €774,827 in 2023, marking a turnaround from…
Record February for Heathrow, Manchester & Stansted
Thomas Woldbye CEO of Heathrow February 2025 saw record passenger numbers across Heathrow, Manchester, and…
EVA Air options six A350-1000s in order for 18 aircraft
Bou-Shiu Lin Chair of Eva Air EVA Air has converted options for six A350-1000s as…
IHF signs with Musgrave MarketPlace as official foodservice sponsor
Musgrave MarketPlace has been appointed the Official Foodservice Sponsor of the Irish Hotels Federation for…
Gatwick to complete £140m Pier 6 extension by 2027,
Stuart Wingate CEO of Gatwick Airport London Gatwick Airport plans to complete the £140m Pier…
Approval granted for Courtyard by Marriott at Newquay airport
David Marriott Cornwall Council has confirmed an agreement for a Courtyard by Marriott hotel at…
Virgin Voyages reveals entertainment lineup for Brilliant Lady ahead of launch
Virgin Voyages is introducing an enhanced entertainment lineup for the Brilliant Lady, which is set…
Garden Terrace at Dublin T1 reopens after five months of renovations
Dublin airport Garden Terrace The Garden Terrace at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 has officially reopened…
Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s launch
Norwegian Aqua Fincantieri has successfully delivered the Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s…
Aercap-owned American Airlines B737-800 registration N885NN catches fire at Denver
American Airlines flight 1006 N885NN Investigations are ongoing after an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N885NN,…
Ireland’s 50 distilleries express ‘extreme alarm’ at threatened 200pc tariffs on exports to USA
Eoin Ó Catháin Director of the Irish Whiskey Association The Irish Whiskey Association has briefed…
‘Passenger cap at Dublin Airport continues to hamper aviation’ – airports council
Olivier Jankovec ACI Europe Director General ACI Europe reported a 6.9pc increase in passenger traffic…
Barcelona’s top court approves proposed ban on holiday rentals by 2028
Jaume Collboni Mayor of Barcelona Barcelona’s top court has approved a ban on holiday apartment…
An Bord Pleanála approves 192-bedroom hotel on outskirts of Athlone
Mark Cunningham hotel developer An Bord Pleanála has approved a €40m hotel project on the…
Tourism Ireland highlights cross-channel connectivity at Westminster Saint Patrick’s day event
Deirdre Fraser; Ciaran O’Brien, Minister Norma Foley, Martin Fraser, Ireland Ambassador in London; Minister Fleur…