Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens The Grace in Westport
Taoiseach Micheál Martin performed the official opening of The Grace hotel. The property contains 129…
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Shannon-based long haul cargo lessor Priority 1 goes into liquidation
Priority 1 Leasing owns 15 Airbus A340 cargo aircraft. The portfolio includes 82 Trent 500…
Minister Helen McEntee launches new Irish Passport design
The new passport became available from 26 June 2026. The Government introduced the next generation…
TO THE BEACHES: Crowds descend on Ireland’s shores and lakes as the country SCORCHES
The lake shore of Port na Seangán/Portnashangan, 6km north of Mulingar and a prominent stop…
LISTEN: Ryanair allows parents sit with children for FREE in dramatic u-turn: Eoghan Corry & PJ Cuddy
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MORE record temperatures as Europe’s heatwave moves east: a country by country guide
The heatwave shattered numerous temperature records across Europe. France recorded its hottest day on record…
‘We want Dublin to go daily’ – INTERVIEW with Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh Airport
The direct Pittsburgh to Dublin service began after an 11-year process. The route launched with…
Tourism showcase event held for Lough Ree region
Fifty tourism businesses community groups and local leaders have attended a tourism showcase event for…
‘Stay hydrated’ – ITAA provides heatwave advice for holidaymakers
ITAA advises drinking bottled water regularly and avoiding tap water and ice. Sightseeing should take…
Comeraghs Wild Festival reveals details of family activities in Waterford
The Comeraghs Wild Festival runs from 9 July to 12 July 2026. Sheep shearing demonstrations…
Trade Unions highlight right to disconnect on summer holidays
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions issued a reminder to workers about rights under the…
Airbus CEO ponders replacement for the A320
Airbus prepares the successor to the A320 family called eAction. The programme launch targets 2030…
AerCap delivers first Airbus A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines
AerCap delivered the first Airbus A321neo to Azerbaijan Airlines. The handover took place at the…
Holiday makers warned on travel fatigue this summer
Average overseas holiday lengths fell from 6.2 nights to 5.5 nights. Travel fatigue produces symptoms…
InteleTravel launches UAE operation as part of expansion efforts
Part time home working organisation InteleTravel has launched its UAE operation on 29 June 2026…
Irish pilots found much to relate to in airspace infringement report
The report detailed 1,100 infringement events in 2025. Poor pre-flight planning contributed to many vertical…
Dublin’s Hoxton Hotel resolves noise difference with neighbour Yamamori Izakaya
Trinity Hospitality had sued Yamamori Izakaya Ltd seeking an injunction against the restaurant and late…
John Galligan hands Sandyford travel agency over to Jennifer Byrne in advance of retirement
After 40 years, veteran travel agent John Galligan has handed his business John Galligan Travel…
Ras Al Khaimah launches renewed tourism campaign after disruption
Ras Al Khaimah has launched a renewed campaign inviting visitors to experience its summer offers. …
Aer Lingus hosts fam trip to Colorado for Irish travel trade
Aer Lingus has hosted a fam trip to Colorado for Irish travel trade professionals to…
College Green/Westin Hotel appoints Leo Vaz as new Pastry Chef
The College Green Hotel Dublin has officially appointed Leo Vaz as its new Pastry Chef.…
The Grand Hotel Malahide returns as the Official Partner of the Women’s Irish Challenge
The Grand Hotel Malahide has officially returned as the Official Partner of the Women’s Irish…
Serenity wellness brand marks 10 years
Serenity – The Art of Well Being opened its first locations in 2016. The brand…
Cassidy Travel launches new city breaks brochure for 2026
Cassidy Travel launched its new City Breaks brochure. More than half of customers plan city…
Seafront Whistledown Hotel in County Down listed for sale
The Whistledown Hotel in Warrenpoint, Co Down, has been officially placed on the market by…
Inbound v Outbound Irish travel data from the CSO visitor numbers shows ratio of 39/61 in May
The ratio fo inbound to outbound travel in thew CSO stats for May shows 39.3pc…
DRAMATIC u-turn as Ryanair allows parents to sit with children for FREE (but there is a CATCH)
Adults pay for one reserved seat and select free seats up to four children on…
EUROPE’s heatwave – country by country
Europe continues to experience a severe heatwave with record temperatures affecting tourism across multiple countries…
NI Tourism Alliance launches 2026-29 Strategy at Titanic Belfast
NITA will launch its 2026-29 Strategy today The event took place at Titanic Belfast Registration…
EasyJet rejects FOURTH takeover proposal from Castlelake led by Peter Bellew & Mark Breen
Two Irish aviation executives led Castlelake’s bid for EasyJet The proposal valued EasyJet at €5.6bn…
LISTEN: Heat wave in Europe – Eoghan Corry & Andrea Gilligan
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Féile an Phobail launches biggest ever programme for 2026
Féile an Phobail has launched its biggest ever programme for 2026 The Belfast festival will…
A4A warns of impact of forced slot cuts at Dublin Airport
A4A warns of risk of forced slot reductions at Dublin Airport. The passenger cap stands…
Minister Dara Calleary Opens National Outdoor Recreation Conference in Cavan
Over 250 delegates attended the conference on 25 June 2026. The theme centred on building…
Oroko lists options for cooler summer destinations
Research shows 28pc of European holidaymakers seek cooler destinations. OROKO launched its Cooler Summers Collection…
Irish holiday plans are shifting due to climate concerns – Sarah Slattery
64pc of respondents say high temperatures influence when and where they travel September accounts for…
Israel seeks to take control of west bank heritage sites
The Israeli parliament has passed one of three votes on the Heritage Authority in Judea…
Spain’s Immerso travel programme launched for 2026-2027 with 80,000 places
Spain’s discounted Imserso travel programme for 2026-2027 has opened for applications with stable prices and…
Canary Islands express concerns over potential loss of air routes
Canary Islands express concerns over potential loss of air routes due to rising emissions costs. …
FL Technics acquires Sensus Aero for MRO Software Growth
Sensus Aero joined FL Technics Group to expand MRO software reach. The Sensus MRO platform…