Dec 23 to Jan 6 – The KEY dates in DFA passport recall
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is to recall of thousands of Irish…
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‘BASELESS’ – Kenny Jacobs responds to allegations by DAA of sexism, misogyny, racism, homophobia & ageism
Dublin Airport Authority chief executive Kenny Jacobs has described as ‘baseless’ allegations of sexist, misogynistic,…
FOURTEEN days for Irish government to respond to US complaint on Dublin passenger cap
The US Department of Transport gave the Irish government 14 days to respond to a…
Kildare releases details of 2026 Saint Brigid festival
Kildare County Council has confirmed the Brigid 2026 – Spirit of Kildare Festival will run…
Accessing slots will delay Air Mauritius return to Heathrow until April 2027
Air Mauritius will not resume operations to London Heathrow before April 2027 due to binding…
Aleppo international airport closes again due to conflict
Aleppo International Airport has closed to all air traffic once more due to renewed fighting…
AIDA cruises to return to Middle East in 2027-28
AIDA Cruises has opened bookings for cruises to the Middle East and Arabian Gulf in…
CityJet advertises Chief Financial Officer position
CityJet has opened applications for a new Chief Financial Officer role as the airline entered…
Mount Charles announces £1m restaurant upgrade at Belfast International Airport
Mount Charles has announced a £1m investment to significantly upgrade its food and beverage offering…
Aer Lingus halts transatlantic ticket sales from Manchester beyond March 31
Aer Lingus halts transatlantic ticket sales from Manchester beyond March 31. Closure consultations aim to…
Irish tourism targets modest 7pc growth over 5 years under €400m plan
€400m allocated to tourism within €4.7bn enterprise plan. Investments in aviation routes to UAE and…
Emirates reveals it carried 453k passengers to/from Ireland in 2025
Emirates has revealed it carried 453,000 passengers between Dublin and Dubai in 2025, exceeding previous…
267-room hotel proposed for Dublin’s Smithfield
Proposal for 267-room hotel and 191 apartments on Beresford Street. Development height ranges from six…
Kenny Jacobs initiates legal action over suspension by Dublin Airport authority
Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive of DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has commenced…
Legislation ‘as soon as possible’ on Dublin airport passenger cap– Micheál Martin in China
The Irish Government has confirmed that legislation is currently being drafted to remove the 32m…
American airlines rolls out free high-speed wi-f but ONLY for loyalty members
American Airlines has launched free high-speed satellite-based Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members across most of its…
Global air passenger demand rose 5.7pc in November 2025
The International Air Transport Association revealed data showing total demand for air travel, measured in…
Embraer reports 233 aircraft deliveries in 2025
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer delivered 233 new aircraft in 2025, comprising 155 business jets and 78…
United Waterways acquires Basler Personenschifffahrt in Basel
United Waterways has taken over Basler Personenschifffahrt AG following approval by the Grand Council of…
Ryanair criticises air traffic control delays over Christmas period
Ryanair says 600,000 of its passengers faced delays due to air traffic control staff shortages…
Hamburg court rules eDreams pricing practices misled consumers
\A German court in Hamburg has ruled that online travel agency eDreams misled consumers through…
GREAT year for global air cargo demand continues with 5pc growth in November – IATA
European carriers saw a 5.8pc year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in November. Capacity…
A troika of problems as P&O Cruises ships skip ports due to technical issues
P&O Cruises vessel Britannia skipping ports due to a technical issue and the Arvia and…
Neal Hussey appointed to senior role at cruise specialist Cruise2
Industry veteran Neal Hussey has been appointed as head of commercial and business development at…
FOOTSTEPPING – Saint Fillan: Destinations associated with the saint on his feast day (January 9)
Saint Fillan’s priory Saint Fillan travelled from Ireland to Scotland and is known for his…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Cork
Sheep’s Head Way (Lighthouse Loop or full sections): A serene and less-crowded Wild Atlantic Way…
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 Cavan
Killykeen Forest Nature Trail: gentle, family-friendly loop (around 5–6 km) in Killykeen Forest Park near…
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 Armagh
Slieve Gullion Summit Trail: moderate to challenging ascent (around 3–5 km return from the upper…
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 Wexford
Mount Leinster and Nine Stones Loop: challenging ascent in the Blackstairs Mountains to the summit…
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 Waterford
Coumshingaun Lough Loop: challenging circular route in the Comeragh Mountains encircling one of Ireland’s most…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Tyrone
Sawel and Dart Mountain Loop (Sperrin Mountains): challenging circular route ascending the two highest peaks…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Tipperary
Galtymore Summit Trail (Galtee Mountains): challenging ascent to Ireland’s highest inland peak at 919m, traversing…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Sligo
Queen Maeve Trail (Knocknarea): moderately strenuous ascent up the iconic limestone mountain of Knocknarea, featuring…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Roscommon
Lough Key Forest Park Trails: network of enchanting looped walks through ancient woodland surrounding the…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Offaly
Glinsk Castle Loop (Slieve Bloom Mountains): rewarding looped trail in the Slieve Bloom range, climbing…
HIKING in Ireland’s county Monaghan
Rossmore Forest Park Loops: network of enchanting woodland trails in a historic former estate near…