Ryanair launches cabin crew recruitment drive in eight counties
Ryanair has confirmed a major recruitment initiative for cabin crew positions at its Dublin base,…
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The Saint Brigid code – Eoghan Corry on the mysteries surrounding Ireland’s greatest saint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpCZ3frAYYg
Manchester airport passenger numbers pass 32m for the first time
Manchester Airport has continued its strong post-pandemic recovery, recording its busiest year ever with 32,088,626…
Michael Hansen appointed new CEO of DFDS
Michael Hansen has been appointed as President and CEO of DFDS, effective no later than…
Entries open for 2026 Pooleys international ‘dawn to dusk’ aviation competition
Entries are now open for the 2026 Pooleys International Dawn to Dusk Competition, inviting pilots…
FOOTSTEPPING: Places associated with Saint Brigid of Kildare (on her feast day)
Kildare Town (County Kildare, Ireland). The primary place linked to St. Brigid, where she founded…
Donald Trump threatens to ‘decertify’ Canadian-made aircraft
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed on Truth Social his intention to decertify all…
Ireland’s Adventure Tourism board discussed insurance, marketing & sustainability
The inaugural board meeting of 2026 for Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism had discussed the…
‘NOT smaller ships:’ Royal Caribbean remains silent on Discovery Class details
Royal Caribbean is holding back from disclosing further details on the Discovery Class ships ordered…
Belfast’s Bedford Hotel opens for bookings ahead of Mayday launch
The Bedford Hotel in Belfast has opened for bookings open from 1 May following transformation…
Bye bye Beluga, Airbus transport international retires final A300-600ST
Airbus Transport International has confirmed the retirement of the last A300-600ST Beluga freighter F-GSTF ferried…
Health authorities warn of measles risk for Irish travellers to winter Olympics in Italy
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed Irish travellers to the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics…
Irish Coast Guard Issues water safety warning for Saint Brigid’s weekend
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland, and RNLI have confirmed a safety appeal ahead…
Airbus targets Air Canada and Delta for pre-orders to justify A220-500 launch in 2026
Airbus is seeking sufficient pre-orders for the proposed A220-500 stretched variant to justify development commencing…
MSC Cruises to showcase Yacht Club at Miami Grand Prix in May
MSC Cruises confirmed a new MSC Yacht Club experience for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami…
Riviera Travel records best January with 200pc growth in Ireland
Riviera Travel has reported its strongest January performance in company history driven by exceptional passenger…
Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray region flights amid clashes
Ethiopian Airlines confirmed suspension of all flights to the Tigray region including Makale Indaselassie and…
National Gallery of Ireland February events and exhibitions
The National Gallery of Ireland confirmed Picasso: From the Studio closes on 22 February with…
Getaways Ireland hotel booking platform unveils new look east breakfast briefing
Getaways Ireland, the Irish hotel booking platform formerly associated with SuperValu Getaway Breaks, has unveiled…
Plans for West Clare Greenway to be submitted by end 2026
Clare County Council expects to submit a planning application for the first section of the…
Celebrity River Cruises commits to 10 additional ships
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed a commitment for ten new ships expanding its European river…
Oceania Cruises keel laid for new Sonata at Fincantieri
The keel was laid for Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata at Fincantieri shipyard with a ceremony…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry on RTE Nationwide, what’s happening in irish Tourism in 2026
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Worldchoice confirms conference dates for 2026 and 2027
Worldchoice has confirmed its annual conference will take place on Saturday 21 November 2026 at…
Trump Doonbeg Resort reports €2.2m operating profit in 2024
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare confirmed an operating profit of…
Air Passenger demand in 2025 was highest in history – IATA
The International Air Transport Association released data for 2025 full-year and December passenger markets, indicating…
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport launches platinum chapter escape for 20th anniversary
The Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport has confirmed the launch of The Platinum Chapter Escape to…
Air India confirms additional Boeing 737 MAX order
Air India confirmed an incremental order for thirty Boeing 737 MAX aircraft comprising twenty 737-8s…
Galway City Council refuses permission for Salthill Hotel conservatory bar
Galway City Council has refused planning permission for Salthill Hotel to retain its conservatory area…
Irish Government told US airlines Dublin Airport Passenger Cap is ‘not a policy’
The Irish Government has defended its position against a complaint from US airline lobby group…
Tourism Ireland hosts Celtic Connections workshop in Glasgow
Tourism Ireland confirmed its first 2026 promotion in Scotland with the Celtic Connections B2B workshop…
DAA considered business jet restrictions at Dublin Airport over passenger cap
The DAA explored options to restrict business jet access at Dublin Airport to avoid breaching…
Visit Cork targets Germany and Canada for tourism growth in 2026
Visit Cork is looking to Germany and Canada for tourism growth alongside continued focus on…
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation schedules annual conference for Dublin October 1
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation confirmed its annual conference for Wednesday 1 October at the…
Lufthansa faces further delay on Boeing 787-9s business class due to seat certification delay
Lufthansa has confirmed ongoing restrictions on business class seats aboard its new Boeing 787-9s due…
ACI Europe Report warns that €360bn airport investment is needed by 2040
ACI Europe has released a report revealing that European airports face €360bn in investment needs…
Royal Air Maroc secures lease for 13 Boeing 737-8s from DAE
Royal Air Maroc confirmed an agreement to lease thirteen new Boeing 737-8s from DAE Capital…
KLM completes Dreamliner fleet with arrival of “Krokus”
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines completed its Dreamliner fleet renewal on 30 January 2026, with the…
Dublin City Council restores artist studios at 16 Eustace Street
Dublin City Council confirmed the completion of refurbishment at 16 Eustace Street in Temple Bar…
Global air cargo demand reaches record levels in 2025
The International Air Transport Association confirmed that global air cargo demand increased by 3.4pc in…