Ryanair calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to return from Davos and scrap passenger cap
Ryanair urges Micheál Martin to scrap Dublin Airport cap before January end amid Davos trip.…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Dara Calleary publishes Action Plan for Irish Language Public Services 2026-2028
Action Plan 2026-2028 published for Irish Language Public Services. Supports National Plan 2024-2030 with five…
Irish skier dies in Switzerland as result of last weekend’s avalanche
53-year-old Irish man dies from avalanche injuries on 13 January in Six Noir, Switzerland. Swept…
Elon Musk CANNOT buy Ryanair even if he was being serious about ‘restoring Ryan.’
Elon Musk creates poll on X about buying Ryanair amid feud with Michael O’Leary. Dispute…
Newbridge Cutlery to cease production of tableware
Newbridge Cutlery Company ceases production on 10 April at Co Kildare factory employing 11. Decision…
Daragh MacLoughlin encounters Cunard Queen Victoria cruise ship during solo Atlantic row
After 4,000km and 30 days isolation, passengers cheer with Irish flag. Leads solo class by…
Planning approved for 72-room hostel in Carrick on Shannon
Planning approved for 72-room hostel in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Three-storey building with ground…
Ethiopian Airlines orders nine more B787-9s
Ethiopian Airlines orders nine more B787-9s, totalling 20 Dreamliners. Supports expansion to 145 destinations from…
Boeing settles more B737 MAX cases
Boeing settles cases with Manant Vaidya for family lost in Ethiopian Airlines ET302 crash. Settlements…
Capital A completes disposal of aviation businesses to AirAsia X
Corporate focus shifts to other sectors for Capital A. Capital A disposes aviation businesses to…
United Airlines converts 56 B787-9 orders to B787-
United Airlines converts 56 B787-9 orders to B787-10s starting 2028. Order now 84 B787-9s and…
Minor Hotels reports record year of 40 hotel signings
Record 40 signings in 2025 lead to 25 expected in Q1 2026. Focus on markets…
Roscommon drama festival scheduled for March 2026
The Roscommon Drama Festival will run from 6 to 14 March 2026, bringing amateur and…
Enniscrone to host Inaugural Sligo Chess & Culture Festival
The new Sligo Chess and Culture Festival is set to debut in Enniscrone from 30…
Portlaoise jazz festival set for revival after 30-year break
The Portlaoise Jazz Festival is making a long-awaited return after a 30-year hiatus, with the…
Funding issue unresolved as Galway council faces deadline over taking ownership of Dunguaire Castle
Discussions continue around Galway County Council taking ownership of Dunguaire Castle near Kinvara to unlock…
Spain’s tourism employment hits record high in 2025
Spain’s tourism sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025, with employment reaching 2.75m affiliated workers—equivalent…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals Norwegian Aura details ahead of 2027 debut
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed more details of the itineraries of its newest Prima Plus-class…
SunExpress reports 7pc passenger growth in 2025
SunExpress reported a 7pc increase in passenger numbers for 2025. The airline carried almost 16m…
MSC Cruises unveils expanded 2026 fly and cruise packages in collaboration with Aer Lingus
MSC Cruises has expanded its 2026 fly and cruise packages through a partnership with Aer…
AirBaltic Reports Higher ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025
AirBaltic has reported what it calls significant growth in its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and…
IAA secures first-ever prosecution of airline over passenger rights breaches
The Irish Aviation Authority has noted the successful prosecution of FlyOne SRL for failing to…
SMBC Aviation Capital completes landmark A320neo sale-and-leaseback with Lufthansa
SMBC Aviation Capital confirmed the completion of a sale-and-leaseback transaction involving six Airbus A320neo aircraft…
The power of FIFTEEN: a 15:1 return on investment– Tourism Ireland launches 2026 marketing plans in Dublin
Tourism Ireland deepened tourism from the United States and Great Britain while rolling out a…
Center Parcs submits plans for NEW aerial zipline at Longford Forest
Center Parcs submits plans for aerial zipline at Longford Forest. New attraction named forest glider…
FITUR preparations disrupted by deadly train collision in Córdoba
Major events at tomorrow’s upcoming FITUR 2026 tourism fair in Madrid have been postponed or…
IMPACT union ballots Aer Lingus cabin crew for strike over Manchester base future
The IMPACT union is balloting Aer Lingus cabin crew for potential industrial action amid uncertainty…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in the Merrion Hotel (one star 1990-95, two Michelin stars since 1996):…
Jeff Collins and Caroline O’Toole accept Travel Centres award in London from Celebrity Cruises
The citation praised the consortium’s clear commitment to technology and bold creative approaches that kept…
Catalonia to double tourist tax to €7 per night in bid to curtail tourism
The Catalan government has confirmed plans to double the tourist tax starting in 2026, raising…
Health tourism tour operator Ekol International Ireland records €125,000 profit
Ekol International Ireland Ltd achieved €125,000 profit in 2024. The entity supported Ekol Hospital’s medical…
Air Astana shareholders approve five B787-9 order conversion
Shareholders approve the commitment during the meeting. The firm order covers five B787-9 aircraft. Five…
Yemen’s airline start-up Sama sanctioned by the USA
OFAC applied sanctions over alleged Houthi links. The company presented itself as a Yemeni airline…
Sudan conflict has destroyed 28 aircraft at Khartoum Airport – analysts
Destruction underscores the scale of impact on civil aviation assets. Many aircraft belonged to operators…
International tourist arrivals up 4pc in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
International tourist arrivals increased by 4pc in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county LAOIS
Overall (Best Restaurant): Bramley, Abbeyleix: This characterful neighbourhood restaurant in Abbeyleix, housed in a converted…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
Overall: Courthouse Restaurant, Carrickmacross: Recognised as the top dining venue in the awards, the Courthouse…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county TYRONE
Overall: The Brewer’s House, Donaghmore: A highly acclaimed gastropub nestled in the village of Donaghmore,…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
Overall: Tully Mill Restaurant, Florencecourt: this outstanding establishment claimed the top prize for its exceptional…
AWARD winning restaurants in Ireland’s county DOWN
Overall Winner: Noble, Holywood, A bustling neighbourhood restaurant in Holywood offering exceptional contemporary dining with…