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Ryanair growth back to 5pc as March passenger numbers hit record 15.8m, 146pc of pre-pandemic…
Donegal airport’s afternoon flight to Dublin restored after campaign
The restoration of the afternoon Public Service Obligation flight between Donegal Airport and Dublin has…
TRAVEL Extra quote of the day: Hannah Lynch
Travel Extra quote of the day, a selection of the literary, insightful, profound, prosaic, humorous,…
CANCELLATIONS at Dublin airport today
Cancellations at Dublin airport: Abu Dhabi EY46@07.05 & inbound EY45 Dubai EK166@08.25 & inbound EK185…
Royal Caribbean to swap Freedom for Mariner of the Seas at Southampton in 2027
Royal Caribbean has swapped ships for the 2027 season in Southampton where Freedom of the…
TEN KEY takeaways from Day One at Rendez Vous en France 2026
The 19th edition of Rendez-vous en France opened on 31 March 2026 in Nice and…
CONNACHT restaurant awards: FIVE county champions retain their titles
The restaurants of Connacht have all retained their titles at the Irish restaurant awards regional…
Royal Caribbean reveals details & Miami base for Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has revealed its fourth Icon-class ship, the Hero of the Seas. The vessel…
Sligo plates and places: ALL of the 2026 Irish restaurant award winners in county SLIGO
Overall: Eala Bhán, Sligo: Eala Bhán, Sligo, owned by charismatic restaurateur Anthony Gray who has…
Roscommon plates and places: ALL of the 2026 Irish restaurant award winners in county ROSCOMMON
Overall: The Old Stone House, Castlerea: The Old Stone House, Castlerea (located in Ballinlough near…
Mayo plates and places: ALL of the 2026 Irish restaurant award winners in county MAYO
Overall: An Port Mór, Westport: An Port Mór, Westport, run by chef-proprietor Frankie Mallon who…
Leitrim plates and places: ALL of the 2026 Irish restaurant award winners in county LEITRIM
Overall: The Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown: The Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown, a charming venue near Carrick-on-Shannon in…
Galway plates and places: ALL of the 2026 Irish restaurant award winners in county GALWAY
Overall: Lignum, Bullaun, Loughrea: Lignum, opened in 2019 by chef-owner Danny Africano in a renovated…
Donegal airport passenger numbers surge by 35pc to 56,119
Donegal airport passenger numbers surged by 35pc in 2025 to 55,119. The figure represents a…
American Airlines introduces limited-edition centennial amenity kits
American Airlines has introduced three centennial-themed amenity kits in premium cabins. The kits feature designs…
ITA Airways reports first full-year profit of €209m with revenues of €3.2bn
ITA Airways reports net profit of €209m for 2025. The airline will restore twice-daily service…
Finnair signs lease agreements for two ATR72-600
Finnair signs leases for two ATR72-600 aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered by early autumn…
Korean Air approves 103 Boeing
Korean Air has approved the purchase of 103 Boeing aircraft. The order includes 20 B777-9s,…
AirNav Ireland wins High Court to free up €310m
The High Court has approved a capital reduction of €310m for AirNav Ireland. AirNav has…
Cork Jazz Festival wins at Business Association awards
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has won the overall Business of the Year Award. Over…
Kerry’s Glenbeigh and Drom West greenway to open before weekend
Work on the South Kerry Greenway is advancing rapidly with the next major section between…
FEBRUARY visitor numbers to Ireland substantially up across all markets but still behind 2024 & 33pc behind pre-pandemic – CSO
Ireland inbound visitor numbers in February were 404,700, up 33pc on February 2025 and down…
Rendez Vous en France 2026 opens in Nice
Rendez Vous 2026 in Nice The 19th edition of Rendez-vous en France, the leading international…
Wait times at European border controls soar as Shenghen entry rules change TODAY – ACI
Waiting times at border control points in airports have continued to deteriorate according to the…
Norwegian Luna holds naming ceremony in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line christened the Norwegian Luna on 27 March 2026 in Miami. Over 2,000…
Ryanair’s new Shannon to Warsaw Modlin service takes off today
Warsaw walking tour Ryanair’s new direct service from Shannon Airport to Warsaw Modlin commences today,…
Details revealed of Auckland cruise terminal
The Port of Auckland launched the Te Waharoa terminal plans on 27 March 2026. The…
TIRANA walking tour
Begin your tour at Skanderbeg Square, the bustling heart of Tirana and the perfect starting…
Poznań walking tour
Begin your tour at Freedom Square (Plac Wolności) in central Poznań, a spacious and lively…
Warsaw walking tour
Begin your tour at the Royal Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), the historic heart of Warsaw’s…
ROME walking tour
Begin your tour at the Colosseum, the iconic symbol of ancient Rome and one of…
‘Little or no impact’ on Irish passengers as airport ground handlers ramp up strikes in Spanish airports
Ground assistance staff at Spanish airports have called a strike for Holy Week which risks…
NEW hotels opening worldwide in April
Travellers planning a trip in April 2026 will find a steady flow of new hotel…
MALTA in APRIL 2026: What’s new and what’s cool
Travellers to Malta in April 2026 can look forward to pleasant spring conditions that make…
SPAIN in APRIL 2026: What’s new and what’s cool
Travellers to Spain in April 2026 will encounter mild spring conditions that support plenty of…
Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Ireland announces 2026 programme
Ancient Pilgrim Paths of Ireland in 2026 is offering guided and self-guided journeys for spiritual…
Dublin’s Luggwoods unveils 90 minute dog friendly Easter journey
Luggwoods runs the Easter journey from 28 March to 6 April. The 90 minute experience…
Birr Castle reveals Easter Express train adventure for families
The Easter Express train runs from 2 to 6 April 2026. The train operates seven…
‘Too late’ – Minister Darragh O’Brien confirms September timeline for Dublin Airport Cap legislation
The Minister for Transport is confirming it is possible to have legislation by September Wilie…
Waterford airport runway to get go-ahead at EGM on April 20
An extraordinary general meeting of Waterford Regional Airport Limited scheduled for 20 April. The meeting…