Waterways Ireland mandates life jackets on all locks from April 1
Waterways Ireland is to introduce mandatory life jacket rule on all locks from April 1. Lock-keepers…
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Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 and calls out for new members
The Travel Industry Golf Society schedules five outings in 2026 Thursday 16 April: Druids Glen Wednesday…
ANALYSIS: The politics of oil prices, aviation and why Irish consumers do NOT have to worry (for now)
As the price of oil bounces along the financial service screens, different airline are responding…
Aillwee Burren Experience marks 50 years since opening in 1976
Aillwee Burren Experience celebrates fifty years of operation since 1976 with over seven million visitors.…
Lufthansa advances widebody aircraft order discussions
The Lufthansa Group is engaged in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing for a bew…
MEET: Eoghan O’Flynn executive head chef at Cork’s Metropole Hotel
Eoghan O’Flynn has been appointed executive head chef at The Metropole Hotel in Cork bringing…
Midleton Distillery reveals details of its 2026 Rare Vintage release
Midleton Distillery has revealed details of its 2026 Very Rare Vintage release crafted as a…
TUI Care Foundation launches initiative in Jamaica
The TUI Care Foundation has launched new local tourism and culture sustainability projects in Jamaica’s…
British Airways announces Winter 2026 network expansion
British Airways is to ntroduces two new destinations Melbourne Australia and Colombo Sri Lanka for…
Department invites applications for new DAA board by April 6
The Department of Transport is to advertise a recruitment campaign for current vacancies onf the…
Japan’s Star and Dream Cruises introduce fuel surcharge
StarCruises has added fuel surcharges due to Middle East conflict costs. Guests will now pay…
US court certifies Boeing 737 MAX shareholder class action
A US federal judge has certified a class action for Boeing shareholders from 7 November…
Lufthansa partners with Babor for new amenity kits
Lufthansa has introduced new amenity kits in partnership with Babor skincare. First class kits debut…
Uber introduces Elite chauffeur service for premium riders
Uber has launched Elite as a premium chauffeur service with professional drivers. The service features…
Killarney Royal townhouse launches ‘natural pause’ package
Killarney Royal Townhouse has launched its Natural Pause Package for 2026 as a two night…
Amadeus River Cruises confirms name of Amadeus Douro
A new hybrid river cruise ship from Amadeus River Cruises named Amadeus Douro will debut…
Intrepid Travel reports strongest performance in 37 years
Intrepid Travel has reported its strongest performance in 37 years with record financial impact and…
Time Travellers’ Feast added to county Durham’s Kynren performance.
Guests can now enjoy a new pre-show dining experience called the Time Travellers’ Feast before…
WATCH: Michael O’Leary v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú at Airlines for Europe conference in Brussels
Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair v Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP at Airlines for Europe conference…
Donegal Dublin PSO flight schedule resolution expected ‘within two weeks’
A resolution to concerns over the Donegal to Dublin public service obligation flight schedule is…
PET-setting: EU changing microchipping and vaccination travel regulations for pets from next month
New EU regulations taking effect next month will strictly enforce the “sequencing” of microchipping and…
Accessible travel a key theme of Spinal Injury summit today in county Kildare
The Spinal Injuries Ireland (SII) Empowerment Summit 2026 is taking place today, at The Curragh…
County Kildare’s Village at Lyons on market for €20m
The Village at Lyons in Ardclough in County Kildare is listed for sale at €20m. …
Ryanair confirms £40m expansion of maintenance facility at Prestwick
Ryanair has confirmed a £40m expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport which will…
Viking floats out world’s first hydrogen powered cruise ship
Viking floats out the Viking Libra at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. The ship operates as the…
Fáilte Ireland launches consultation on five-year plan for inland Mayo
Fáilte Ireland has started a public consultation process for a new five-year tourism development plan…
Marriott quietly files patents to launch its 38th brand: Matter Hotels
Marriott International has filed global trademarks for Matter Hotels indicating plans for a fresh brand…
Justcover travel insurance brand expands in Ireland with opening of InsurEvo office in Carlow
InsurEvo Group Limited has established its EU hub in Carlow through its JustCover brand. The…
Tourism Ireland holds floating roadshow on Rhine River in Germany
Tourism Ireland has completed a floating roadshow on a cruise ship along the Rhine River. …
Irish Self-Catering Federation seeks clarity on short-term rental register
The Irish Self-Catering Federation has welcomed progress on the short-term rental register but is calling…
Tourism Ireland brings four enterprises to BTTS Birmingham
Tourism Ireland and four Irish tourism enterprises joined the BTTS at the NEC in Birmingham…
Ireland West Airport names six charity partners for 2026
Ireland West Airport has selected six new charity partners for 2026 including Cancer Care West,…
Mayo’s Hotel Newport for sale at €1.95m
Greenway Hotels is selling Hotel Newport in County Mayo guide price of €1.95m. The property…
TUI Mein Schiff reveals winter cruise programme for 2027-28
TUI announces Mein Schiff winter 2027-28 itineraries for booking soon. Ships will sail Caribbean, South…
Gran Canaria opens largest cruise terminal in Europe
The newly opened cruise terminal at Las Palmas in Gran Canaria is largest cruise terminal…
MSC to upgrade Musica and Orchestra with Yacht Club
MSC Musica is to be fitted with MSC Yacht Club in November 2026 with MSC…
Disney Cruise Line reveals name next Wish-class ship Disney Believe
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the name of its fourth Wish-class ship as Disney Believe.…
United Airlines opens bookings for Polaris Studio suites
United Airlines tickets to go on sale for Boeing 787-9 with Elevated interior. The first…
Qantas to exclude JetStar passengers from lounge access from 1 Julypolaris
Qantas will tighten lounge access rules from 1 July 2026 so that most passengers flying…
Kerry’s Aghadoe Heights Hotel Killarney reveals key culinary appointments
A number of key appointments have been made to the Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa…