HAPPENING in SPAIN: San Fermin and other Festivals in Ireland’s favorite holiday destination in JULY
Many travellers plan their trips around established festivals that offer a mix of tradition and…
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Lufthansa reinstates Frankfurt to Cork route from today with 2w mainline service after closure of CityLine
The carrier increased seat capacity to 138 on each flight. Lufthansa restored the Frankfurt to…
Marella Cruises expands Mediterranean excursion programme
Marella Cruises added nine new excursions to its Mediterranean programme. Guests access tuk tuk tours…
Trump threatens to withdraw border control from protest cities
Markwayne Mullin stated that plans exist to withdraw officers from sanctuary city airports. The policy…
WATCH: Eoghan Corry speaking at Knock airport 40th anniversary celebration
https://youtu.be/fZNu1o439tY
WATCH: Padraig Flynn shares memories at Knock airport 40th anniversary
https://youtu.be/HTaUYUmDaKI
WATCH: World Cup preparations in Boston, David O’Donnell of Visit Boston
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WATCH: The Greatest Show on earth Nick Adams, Donald Turmp’s tourism envoy calls on visitors to come to USA
https://youtu.be/rzEAwEUbVgY
Boeing anticipates additional aircraft orders from China
Boeing secured an initial commitment for 200 aircraft from China. Kelly Ortberg outlined expectations for…
Lufthansa reassures travellers that summer services continue despite the jet fuel situation
Lufthansa confirmed stable fuel supply at its European hubs. The airline sourced additional jet fuel…
WATCH: Knock Airport 40th Anniversary Celebration Night, full recording
https://youtu.be/Fx961yRN_SM
WATCH: Christy Moore The origin of the Knock Song
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WATCH: Knock airport 40th anniversary Paddy Judge
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LISTEN: How Aer Lingus got its name Eoghan Corry & Sean Moncrieff
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Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports ‘resilient’ irish Hospitality sector in 2026
Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports confirm that Ireland’s hospitality and hotel sector is demonstrating resilience, driven…
IATA reports 4pc growth in air cargo market April 2026
Total market CTK increased 4.0pc year on year. Asia Pacific achieved 10.5pc demand growth. Africa…
‘Middle East down 46pc’ – IATA update on Air Passenger Market April 2026
Total market RPK decreased 3.4pc year on year. Middle East carriers experienced a 46.6pc demand…
Irish airports report record numbers for June Bank Holiday weekend
Dublin Airport is forecast to handle 503,000 passengers over the four-day June bank holiday weekend…
DAA responds to ANCA draft decision on Dublin Airport noise measures
ANCA published its draft decision on noise measures for Dublin Airport. Existing schemes include buyouts…
Award-winning hotel manager Sabine Wycisk joins Portlaoise’s Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk takes on General Manager role at Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. The hotel…
Central and South America tourism growth forecast for 2026 – WTTC
Central and South America’s Travel and Tourism sector is forecast to grow 4.1pc in 2026.…
Iconic Captain Americas restaurant on Grafton Street prepares to close
Captain Americas will serve its last customers on Sunday. The restaurant first opened in 1971…
SMBC aviation capital reports revenue of €2.6bn and profit of €707m
SMBC Aviation Capital recorded profit before tax of $707m for the year ended 31 March.…
Ryanair adds fourth aircraft in Bratislava for Winter 2026 Schedule
Ryanair has announced a record winter 2026 schedule at Bratislava Airport on 26 May 2026.…
NO such word: How Aer LINGUS got its name – Lingus@90
When Ireland’s first air service was still two years away, it was given its now-famous…
BEFORE Aer Lingus The first cross-channel services Lingus@90
“My enthusiasm to render the State still further service remains undaunted, and my energies became…
Bill Maxwell remembers the first fifty years of Aer LIngus
1936 APRIL: Aer Lingus founded with an authorised capital of £100,000. Pending legislation for Government…
The story of Aer Lingus: Nócha bliain ag fás, ninety years a-growing – Lingus@90
Cabin crew in retro uniforms and the Iolar, pictured at Dublin airport in 2011 On…
Dark skies: The five major crashes in the airline’s history – Lingus@90
Aer LIngus was declared the world’s safest airline in 1951. sadly, the designation was not…
Shamrock or harp? The formation of Aer LINGUS – Lingus@90
Cork county surveyor Richard F O’Connor (1875-1940), a man whose best known legacy to the…
Barcelona to raise cruise passenger fee from €4 to €8 per person per day
The fee rises from €4 to €8 per person per day. The increase takes effect…
TUI launches first global loyalty programme
The programme is free to join for all guests. Guests collect Smiles points on flights,…
McAuliffe Collection refurbishes Springhill Hotel Kilkenny
The McAuliffe Collection has completed a major refurbishment and expansion of Springhill Hotel in Kilkenny. …
Minister announces €12 million for Galway City museum redevelopment
Minister Peter Burke has announced a €12 million investment for the transformative redevelopment of Galway…
American Airlines installs Starlink on narrowbody fleet
American Airlines will equip over 500 Airbus narrowbody aircraft with Starlink. Installations begin in the…
Vietjet Air launches first European Route
Vietjet Air will operates the Hanoi to Prague service twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.…
European Union rail journeys reach record level
Germany recorded 109.1 billion passenger kilometres on rail. France registered 107.3 billion passenger kilometres. More…
Spanish flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats
Spanish authorities report that international flight seat capacity for May will exceed 12.8m seats, up…
Thai government offers incentives for secondary city routes
Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJetAir and Thai AirAsia have commenced flights under the incentive scheme.…
Africa Collection launches operations in Ireland
Africa Collection has launched operations in Ireland through OTP Travel Services. The company has offered…