WHEN we first learned how Santa Claus & his reindeer fly
When was Santa born? It is anyone’s guess, but the day 200 years ago when…
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LISTEN: Last minute travel – Radio discussion Eoghan Corry and Andrea Gilligan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik53UpJtgtY
GOLDEN age of flying: GLORIOUS Christmas ad from TWA 1969
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FOOTSTEPPING: The locations in Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas, was first published December…
Ailerons and winglets: How does Santa fly so far and so fast in ONE NIGHT with a sleigh that weighs as much as Icon of the Seas?
Somewhere in the domhan thuaidh, as the northern world was known in old Ireland, the…
DEAD on departure, passengers claim deceased woman was brought on board flight at Gatwick
Passengers are reporting that an 89-year-old English woman “appeared dead” when relatives wheeled her onto…
WATCH: A howling great Christmas ( Oh, Christmas Tree)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9BxfWWQE1s
First stop Cork (of course), how the red-coat Santa Claus came to Ireland
Santa Claus and Mrs Claus Christmas in Ireland is a snowdump of traditions from many…
‘Belief in Santa Claus seems to be dying out’ – a letter from the children of Ireland of 1938
The schools folklore collection was recorded in 1938. It serves as a valuable window into…
WATCH: Was this Ireland’s BEST Christmas parade? Santa & Mrs Claus in great form in Tralee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PSatVzrla0
WATCH: Dublin Airport’s famous Dermot dispenses good cheer at Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FgJqeyptoIU
Ryanair to appeal Italian competition commission fine for allegedly abusing dominant position with travel agents
Ryanair has confirmed it is to immediately appeal against a €256m fine from the Italian…
Ranelagh activists withdraw threat of judicial review to Dublin’s MetroLink after TII offers to buy TEN houses
Activists have withdrawn a judicial review application against Dublin’s MetroLink project following mediation. The challenge…
OPW paid €4m over market value for land purchase at Castletown House
The Office of Public Works has confirmed that a €11.25m purchase of lands at Castletown…
AerCap delivers first of ten Airbus A321neo to Thai Airways
AerCap have completed delivery of the first of ten Airbus A321neo to Thai Airways on…
‘Minimal delays’ – Air traffic control predicts smooth passage for Santa Claus on annual journey
Eurocontrol has issued a tactical update for Christmas Eve, indicating minimal delays for the annual…
Santa Claus plots his travels for Christmas Eve with Mrs Claus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-2bwFpNPg
Airlines boost Bahamas winter capacity
Multiple airlines have increased services to The Bahamas for the 2025-26 winter season with new…
UAE tourism records strong growth
The United Arab Emirates registered16m hotel guests in the first half of 2025 drivien by…
China Southern Airlines expands Australia routes
China Southern Airlines has confirmed increased flights to Australian cities starting in 2026. The airline…
Vodafone to refund customers for ‘improper’ roaming charges
Vodafone has agreed to refund €894,000 to around 20,000 customers for improper roaming fee notifications. …
€26m faoin scéim athnuachana bailte agus sráidbhailte – an liosta IOMLÁN de na deontais
D’fhógair an tAire Calleary €26m d’infheistíocht i 116 thionscadal athnuachana i mbailte tuaithe ar fud…
Ground handling strike targets IAG services at Madrid-Barajas airport
Unions USO and CGT have called a partial stoppages at South Europe Ground Services at…
Heathrow Airport plans major upgrades for terminals 2 & 4
Heathrow Airport has confirmed a €1.5bn investment for upgrades to Terminals 2 and 4 starting…
‘We kissed” Ryanair fuel tanker incident at Edinburgh
A Ryanair flight to Faro contacted a fuel tanker at Edinburgh Airport on December 22.…
Fáilte Ireland funds 17 regenerative tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland has revealed funding for 17 projects under the Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme. …
Aer Lingus commences winter routes to Turin and Geneva
Aer Lingus has commenced two new winter routes from Dublin to Turin and from Cork…
Minister Darragh O’Brien announces survey in advance of launch of Dublin-Derry air service
Transport minister Darragh O’Brien has launched a Market Sounding Survey for a proposed Public Service…
The twelve DELAYS of Christmas – HERE are the aviation strikes to watch out for over the season
Travellers face disruptions from strikes at airports and transport networks in Europe leading into Christmas…
Galway Council seeks proposals for Macnas year-round visitor experience
Galway City Council has invited development concepts of a year-round Macnas visitor experience. The partnership…
Ryanair reaches one million Erasmus students milestone
Ryanair has revealed it carried over one million Erasmus students through its partnership with the…
MSC Magnifica completes major refurbishment in advance of World Cruise
MSC Cruises completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at Palumbo Malta Shipyard on December…
HERE is the full list of rural projects awarded funding by Minister Dara Calleary
Minister Dara Calleary revealed €26m in funding for 116 projects under the Town and Village…
Ryan’s pub makes successful debut in Dublin Airport Terminal 2
Ryan’s Pub has opened in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. The Wright Group runs the…
Philippine Airlines receives first A350-1000
Philippine Airlines have taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 on December 22 2025. The…
Boyle courthouse theatre development proposal underway
Plans are emerging to develop a theatre at Boyle Courthouse in County Roscommon . The…
Greenway advocated to link Ballinamore and Mohill
Community groups and local councils continue to advocate for a new greenway connecting Ballinamore and…
Strandhill secures funding for tidal pool study
Strandhill in County Sligo has secured €50,000 funding for a tidal pool feasibility study to…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers onboard spend promotion
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines revealed an offer of up to €230 onboard spend per cabin…
HERE is the code for the TUI Ireland sale with savings to 70 destinations
TUI has unveiled its sale offering up to €300 off per booking using code SALE.…