Giant harp handed over to Belfast in advance of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be hosted in Belfast from 2-9 August 2026, with…
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Ireland visitor numbers to the USA up 2.9pc in July
Tony Lane of visit USA Dublin Ireland visitor numbers to the USA were up 2.9pc…
Sparks fly in Pappenburg as Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish class ship cuts steel
Disney Cruise Line has commenced construction of its fourth Wish class ship with a steel-cutting…
Ireland India Council cancels India Day festival at Farmleigh due to safety fears
Prashant Shukla of the Ireland India council The Ireland India Council has cancelled the India…
Privatisation of TAP Portugal gets go-ahead
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has signed a law mandating…
Oceania Cruises to introduce ‘Oceania’ prefix on all ship names
Frank Del Rio CEO of Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is introducing the Oceania prefix on…
Newbuild Star of the Seas arrives in Port Canaveral ahead of launch
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, arrived in Port Canaveral…
Disney Destiny floats out at Meyer Werft in Papenburg
The Disney Destiny has floated out at Meyer Werft. The ship is set to sail…
MSC to operate record SEVEN cruise ships out of USA in 2026-27
MSC Cruises is introducing a record number of seven vessels to set sail from U.S.…
Amanda Docherty succeeds Vicky Billing as head of trade relations at Riviera cruise
Amanda Docherty of Riviera Riviera Travel is restructuring its Trade team to enhance its support…
Woodbrook becomes first new DART station in 15 years
Woodbrook Station opened yesterday, becoming the first new DART station in 15 years, located between…
Visitors from Ireland to Australia in May up 5.1pc on 2024 and 41.1pc on pre pandemic
There were 4,700 visitors from Ireland to Australia in May, up 5.1pc on 2024 and…
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: the big finish in Wexford today
The big finish. Wexford’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is bustling with a packed schedule of…
Chief dog officer boards Star of the Seas in Puerto Rico
Sailor, the new chief dog officer of Royal Caribbean International, has boarded the Star of…
HERE are the SEVEN major cruise ship launches due before the end of the year
Star Princess With the launch of the Star of the Seas this week, there are…
Killorglin’s famous Puck Fair gets under way today
John O’Connell Director of Puck Fair Killorglin’s Puck Fair, held from 10 to 12 August,…
Moynalty steam threshing festival celebrates 25th anniversary
Peter Gaynor chair of Moynalty Steam Threshing Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival to Celebrate 50th Anniversary…
Ireland’s largest agricultural show takes place in Tullamore today
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs The Tullamore Show today anticipates thousands of attendees, marking…
Belmullet Festival gets under way on Erris peninsula
Katherine Mangan chair of Belmullet Festival The Belmullet Festival, a cherished annual event in County…
ELFC to acquire 50 LEAP engines from CFM
Richard Hough of ELFC Engine Lease Finance Corporation has placed an order with CFM International…