HIKING in Ireland’s county Waterford
Coumshingaun Lough Loop: challenging circular route in the Comeragh Mountains encircling one of Ireland’s most…
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HIKING in Ireland’s county Westmeath
Mullingar to Athlone Royal Canal Greenway (Westmeath section): flat, peaceful towpath trail along the historic…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Wexford
Mount Leinster and Nine Stones Loop: challenging ascent in the Blackstairs Mountains to the summit…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Wicklow
Lugnaquilla Summit Trail: demanding full-day ascent of Wicklow’s highest peak at 925m, traversing open moorland,…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Armagh
Slieve Gullion Summit Trail: moderate to challenging ascent (around 3–5 km return from the upper…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Carlow
Mount Leinster Summit Trail: moderately challenging ascent (typically 8–13 km return, depending on start point,…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Cavan
Killykeen Forest Nature Trail: gentle, family-friendly loop (around 5–6 km) in Killykeen Forest Park near…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Clare
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk (Doolin to Cliffs Visitor Centre section): spectacular moderate linear trail…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Cork
Sheep’s Head Way (Lighthouse Loop or full sections): A serene and less-crowded Wild Atlantic Way…
CAMPING and GLAMPING in Ireland’s county Louth
Carlingford Glamping (often featuring a luxury shepherd’s hut), set in a tranquil orchard garden just…
WEDDING BELLS: Places to get MARRIED in Ireland’s county LOUTH
County Louth, with its scenic coastline and historic charm, offers a delightful range of wedding…
MICE destinations in Ireland’s county Louth
County Louth, on Ireland’s east coast, offers a practical and appealing setting for Meetings, Incentives,…
Dublin airport passenger cap: Airlines for America calls for Trump sanctions against Ireland
A4A complaint filed to US DOT on Dublin cap. Calls for emergency suspension by February…
Holyhead Port in Wales reopens after berthing incident
Holyhead Port in Wales reopened on 7 January 2026 after a brief closure caused by…
‘No major structural harm’ as expedition ships collide in Argentina’s Ushuaia
Collision occurred on January 6, 2025, in Ushuaia due to 40-knot wind gust. World Voyager…
Royal Caribbean and PortMiami break ground on new cruise terminal
Groundbreaking on January 8, 2026, for Terminal G. Serves Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Silversea; opens end…
Call to bring flights back to Galway as airport petition surpasses 3,000 signatures
A petition urging the reopening of Galway Airport in Carnmore has gathered over 3,000 signatures…
Click&Go survey shows 45pc of holiday makers will have booked before March
Click&Go Holidays revealed findings from its Travel Sentiment Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025…
Dublin City Council launches interactive map of night-time activities not revolving around drinking
The map highlights almost 100 activities after 6pm without alcohol focus. It includes late cafes,…
Tourism Ireland confirms MOU with Trip.com
Tourism Ireland has confirmed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Trip.com Group on 7 January…
Ireland West Airport Knock reports busiest year as passenger numbers reach 946k
Record 946,381 passengers in 2025, up 13.4pc from 2024. Serves 21 destinations with three major…
Why are so many flights being cancelled at Schiphol?
De-icing bottlenecks arise from fluid shortages and high usage rates. Holdover time windows limit departure…
Oceania Cruises transitions to adults-only
Effective January 7, 2026, for new reservations; adults 18+ only. Existing bookings with under-18s honoured.…
Stone Sessions series is to launch its 2026 season at Johnstown Castle
The Stone Sessions series is to launch its 2026 season at Johnstown Castle in County…
Turkish Airlines confirms three year sponsorship deal for Turkiye Open
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a three-year title sponsorship for the Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament.…
Newbuild Disney Adventure departs Germany en route to the Bahamas
The Disney Adventure cruise ship departed Germany en route to the Bahamas. The 208,000-ton vessel…
US airlines face €3.84bn cost to upgrade radio altimeters
United States carriers and private operators face costs estimated at €3.84 billion to upgrade radio…
Loganair inaugurates new base at Southampton Airport
Loganair has inaugurated its new base at Southampton Airport on 5 January 2026. The regional…
Airspace management dispute over Western Sahara
Spain has asserted that Morocco cannot unilaterally assume control of the airspace over Western Sahara,…
Royal Caribbean reports successful first fortnight of beach club at Nassau’s Paradise Island
Opened on December 23, 2025, near Nassau Cruise Port. Features two beaches, three pools, and…
‘Pie January’ launched at renowned Dublin 8 Gastropub
A popular gastropub in Dublin 8 has kicked off ‘Pie January’, a month-long promotion celebrating…
India’s IndiGo airlines takes first A321-200NY(XLR)
Delivery of first A321-200NY(XLR) to IndiGo occurred on January 6-7, 2026. Aircraft configured with 12…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Erhard: Longford & destinations associated with the saint on his feast day (January 8)
Erhard shrine in Niedermünster copy Saint Erhard of Regensburg was a bishop during the 7th…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Gudula: destinations associated with the saint on her feast day (January 8)
Saint Gudula of Brussels Saint Gudula (or Gudule) of Brussels is venerated as the patroness…
€2,473 – The average costs of a holiday from Ireland last summer
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has revealed that Irish people spent an average of…
Kelcy Warren’s €30m Waterford Airport deal nears completion
A deal involving US billionaire Kelcy Warren to invest €30m in Waterford Airport is nearing…
World Travel Agents Association Alliance opposes IATA remittance changes
WTAAA opposes IATA’s standardised shorter remittance periods. Eliminates flexibility for local Agency Programme Joint Councils.…
Inaugural Dublin to Cancún flight from Aer Lingus takes off
Aer Lingus commenced operations on its Dublin to Cancún route yesterday with flight EI143 scheduled…
Travel Centres expanded by five shops through acquisitions
Travel Centres, a travel trade consitrium, has grown membership by five shops due to a…
Princess Cruises to expand Europe programme for 2027
Princess Cruises has revealed it is to expansd its Europe programme for 2027, with the…