Ryanair introduces new summer routes from Castellón
Ryanair has launched two new summer routes from Castellón to Bologna and Manchester. These additions…
Yearly Archives: 2026
Watery tale: Margaret Thatcher and the pier collapse at Holyhead
It started, like many of these tales of betrayal do, with England’s controversial 1980s Prime…
Emirates receives first converted Boeing 777 Freighter
Emirates received the first converted Boeing 777-300ERSF. The aircraft is A6-EBK. Conversion occurred at Israel…
Visit Leicester launches regenerative tourism campaign
Visit Leicester has introduced the Green Days, Green Stays and Green Ways campaign to promote…
Pegasus Airlines adds Alicante to Istanbul service from 23 June
Pegasus Airlines will commence flights between Alicante and Istanbul starting on 23 June. The new…
RH Hoteles enters Andalusia with new property in Jerez de la Frontera
RH Hoteles has expanded into Andalusia by opening an establishment in Jerez de la Frontera.…
Dublin flights impacted by Portuguese one day strike
The general strike began on 3 June with effects starting on the previous day in…
Iranian attack strikes Kuwait International Airport
An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait International Airport on 3 June 2026. The…
Qatar soccer team transits through Dublin en route to World Cup
Dublin Airport expects up to 10,000 soccer fans for the FIFA World Cup. Fans connect…
Literary stars draw visitors to 55th Listowel Writers’ Week
The 55th Listowel Writers’ Week attracted visitors from multiple continents. The festival ran for five…
MSC Cruises invites 200 agents onboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has invited 200 agents from the UK and Ireland. The event occurs onboard…
President Catherine Connolly officially opens poetry hub at Number 11 Parnell Square
Uachtarán na hÉireann (President of Ireland), Catherine Connolly, officially opened Number 11 Parnell Square in…
LISTEN: Why Irish people are not going abroad on holiday, or are they? Eoghan Corry, Paul Hackett & Emmet Oliver
https://youtu.be/hYVqAg701PY
IAA 2025 annual report reveals €6.1m profit
Passenger numbers at Ireland six international airports reached 44m in 2025. IAA turnover stood at…
Princess Cruises releases largest ever Europe programme for 2028
Princess Cruises has released its biggest Europe programme for 2028. The season includes 291 departures…
Ryanair secures High Court Order against Edreams over access to trade inventory
Ryanair has obtained a High Court order against Edreams in Ireland. Edreams has given a…
Silversea introduces referral rewards for Irish agents
The campaign runs from 1 June to 31 July 2026. Existing agents refer new-to-Silversea colleagues…
KLM to relocate several facilities at Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM has agreed to relocate catering services, Topside office, and cargo buildings at Schiphol. The…
Explora Journeys first LNG-powered ship Explora III completes sea trials
EXPLORA III has finished its third round of sea trials in the Mediterranean. The vessel…
Aer Lingus launches new Cork to Santiago de Compostelo 2w route
Aer Lingus has launched a new direct seasonal service from Cork to Santiago de Compostela…
Lufthansa reinstates Frankfurt to Cork route from today with 2w mainline service after closure of CityLine
The carrier increased seat capacity to 138 on each flight. Lufthansa restored the Frankfurt to…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry goes free diving with sharks
https://youtu.be/tAloVARoWSQ
Marella Cruises expands Mediterranean excursion programme
Marella Cruises added nine new excursions to its Mediterranean programme. Guests access tuk tuk tours…
Trump threatens to withdraw border control from protest cities
Markwayne Mullin stated that plans exist to withdraw officers from sanctuary city airports. The policy…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry speaking at Knock airport 40th anniversary celebration
https://youtu.be/fZNu1o439tY
Lufthansa reassures travellers that summer services continue despite the jet fuel situation
Lufthansa confirmed stable fuel supply at its European hubs. The airline sourced additional jet fuel…
Boeing anticipates additional aircraft orders from China
Boeing secured an initial commitment for 200 aircraft from China. Kelly Ortberg outlined expectations for…
WATCH: The Greatest Show on earth Nick Adams, Donald Turmp’s tourism envoy calls on visitors to come to USA
https://youtu.be/rzEAwEUbVgY
WATCH: World Cup preparations in Boston, David O’Donnell of Visit Boston
https://youtu.be/dM21ZyvNVoc
WATCH: Padraig Flynn shares memories at Knock airport 40th anniversary
https://youtu.be/HTaUYUmDaKI
WATCH: Knock airport 40th anniversary Paddy Judge
https://youtu.be/1wgNjIc3_TA
WATCH: Don’t tell the Department of Transport, CLASSIC Canon Horan interview
https://youtu.be/chotyDIuU7Q
WATCH: Christy Moore The origin of the Knock Song
https://youtu.be/ggdjUOninSQ
WATCH: Knock Airport 40th Anniversary Celebration Night, full recording
https://youtu.be/Fx961yRN_SM
Crystal Cruises cuts steel for the Crystal Grace at Fincantieri shipyard
Steel cutting took place on 29 May 2026. Delivery is set for May 2028. The…
Knock Ireland West airport celebrates 40 years with evening of memories
Ireland West Airport Knock successfully hosted a vibrant gala celebration on 28 May 2026 to…
LISTEN: How Aer Lingus got its name Eoghan Corry & Sean Moncrieff
https://youtu.be/TE-TyCnuTws
Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports ‘resilient’ irish Hospitality sector in 2026
Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports confirm that Ireland’s hospitality and hotel sector is demonstrating resilience, driven…
Irish airports report record numbers for June Bank Holiday weekend
Dublin Airport is forecast to handle 503,000 passengers over the four-day June bank holiday weekend…
Ireland’s first floating sauna launched at Dún Laoghaire Harbour
The launch occurred on 29 May 2026 at Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Leas-Cathaoirleach Pierce Dargan officiated…