South Africa rolls out its Electronic Travel Authorisation system (but NOT for Irish passports)
The R500 ETA fee was gazetted on 17 August 2026, five days after the system…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Air Corps brings Irish and Italian scientists into totality at 10,000 feet
Irish Air Corps flew researchers 350km west of Ireland into the path of totality The…
Ryanair signs five-year artificial intelligence partnership with Google Cloud
Ryanair has partnered with Google Cloud in a five-year deal to deploy AI and cloud…
European Union postpones ETIAS launch indefinitely
The EU has postponed ETIAS launch indefinitely The system was previously scheduled for late 2026…
The July brand to open aparthotel in Dublin
The July Dublin opens on Capel Street in October 2026 with six apartment styles The…
Royal Caribbean Group returns to headline Travel Centres conference
Travel Centres has confirmed Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea as joint headline sponsors for…
Scotland’s Loganair restores island routes after emergency funding approved
Loganair restores weekday flights between Inverness and Scottish islands from 26 October 2026 The Scottish…
‘EXTREME heat and clear skies’ –Eclipse forecast from Spain’s weather agency AEMET
AEMET has forecast temperatures exceeding 35°C and reaching 40°C in parts of Spain for eclipse…
€200 fines for stopping on the hard shoulder – Spain’s DGT anticipates 1.5m vehicle movements for solar eclipse
Spain’s DGT anticipates up to 1.5m extra vehicle movements for the 12 August eclipse A…
RED horizons, ÚRdhúbhadh & BLACK hours: Solar eclipse in our history & culture
When Belinda Crawford of Kilkerrin, County Galway, Ireland, died in 1812 at the age of…
LISTEN: Dublin airport passenger numbers Eoghan Corry & Senator Dee Ryan
https://youtu.be/wdUaDv998dI
ANALYSIS: Eclipse fever grips Spain,but what about ICELAND?
The first flights of absence-of-sun worshippers departed Dublin and other European cities yesterday evening, bound…
Spain’s solar BOUNTY: eclipse today to generate €347.6m boost for Spanish tourism
Spain expects 446,000 extra tourists for the 12 August total solar eclipse The economic contribution…
€879 a night: Eclipse tourism driv s up hotel prices in rural Spain to record levels
Hotel prices in Soria have reached a median of €879 for eclipse night Some rooms…
Iberia operates special flight IB1473 solar eclipse to observe phenomenon from the air
Iberia is scheduled to operate a special eclipse flight coded IB1473 The Airbus A321XLR flew…
DESBORDAR: Small Spanish towns prepare to be overwhelmed by eclipse visitor influx
Arcos de las Salinas expects 2,000 to 30,000 visitors despite 86 permanent residents Accommodation searches…
ECLIPSE – Things to remember as wee prepare to view one of nature’s greatest phenomena
Cloud prediction is probabilistic: Weather models and forecasts frequently misclassify cloud cover levels (e.g., scattered…
WATCH: The LAST total eclipse of the sun in Vermont, USA in 2024
https://youtu.be/L4oPrqZ66bg
Dark sky tourism in Ireland anticipates boost from today;s eclipse (with TWO more to come)
Ireland will experience a deep partial solar eclipse on 12 August with up to 97pc…
ARMAGH-GEDDON: Solar eclipse experience today at Armagh observatory
The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) is hosting a Partial Solar Eclipse Family Fun Day…
SUNBLOCK: HERE are the best places worldwide to view today ‘s total solar eclipse
The best places to view the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 are along…
MEET Robin Van Ieperen new GM of the Radisson Blu Hotel Cork
Robin Van Ieperen appointed General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Cork The hotel has seen…
ANALYSIS: Sweet music, the economics of Belfast’s biggest-ever edition of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
”They came from the North and they came from the East From the West and…
Tourism Ireland and seven tourism enterprises host ‘Taste of Ireland’ event in Glasgow
Seven Irish tourism businesses participated in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Taste of Ireland’ event in Glasgow. The…
Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries to Archer
Boeing has sold Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Isitu to Archer Aviation. Boeing acquired a 19.75pc…
Norwegian cruise line reveals summer 2028 deployments with EIGHT ships based in Europe
Norwegian Cruise Line opened sale for over 450 voyages for Summer 2028. The season covers…
Qantas and Melbourne Airport agree partnership to expand international capacity
Qantas and Melbourne Airport have signed a 15-year commercial agreement The partnership supports a $4.5…
Irish Landmark Trust to open properties for Heritage Week Open Day
Irish Landmark Trust properties open free on 16 August, 10am–4pm. National Heritage Week runs 15–23…
HIGHLIGHTS from Killorglin’s annual Puck Fair
Killorglin is gearing up for one of Ireland’s oldest festivals to commence tomorrow. Held annually…
Fuel efficiency gains have been dependent on data-driven operational decisions – IATA
Fuel accounts for approximately 30pc of airline operating costs in 2026, with carriers expected to…
Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile museum celebrates heritage week with talks, tours & family fun
National Heritage Week runs from 15 to 23 August with theme Heritage at Risk Professor…
ANALYSIS: How record-low Danube levels are disrupting European river cruises
Prolonged drought and successive heatwaves have pushed water levels on the Danube to record lows,…
Waterford Treasures reveals programme for National Heritage Week
Waterford Treasures launched a Heritage Week programme from 17 to 23 August. A free lunchtime…
HEATWAVES in history: Ireland’s highest temperature in 1887 & how the Liffey DRIED UP in 1765
The hottest day in Ireland so far in 2026 was June 25, with a peak of 32.1°C (89.8°F) in Athenry,…
Knock shrine to celebrate 50th anniversary with national novena tomorrow
The National Novena runs from 13-21 August 2026 at Knock Shrine, County Mayo The theme…
ECLIPSE – Choosing the video camera to photograph the eclipse
Many digital cameras support video capture, enabling documentation of eclipse-related phenomena through simple setup rather…
ANALYSIS: Disappearing June, is the heat forcing Europeans to change their holiday habits?
European travel habits are changing, driven by economic pressures, rising costs, and the earlier heat…
England’s travel writers’ guild confirm immersive awards ceremony at Shakespeare’s Globe
The BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner will be hosted on 2 November at The Underglobe,…
Dromoland Castle plans major golf course development ahead of Ryder Cup
Dromoland Castle invests €22m in golf course and resort upgrades Planning decision for golf course…
Royal Caribbean reveals details of kids and teens sail offer
The Kids and Teens Sail from €99 offer applies to bookings made 31 July-31 August…