Ireland reports three cases of ‘potentially more serious’ strain of mpox
Three individuals contracted a potentially more serious mpox strain, the first cluster in Ireland. The…
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More details revealed of rehabilitation of Malta’s Blue Lagoon
Details have been reached of the Blue Lagoon in Malta rehabilitation proposal that includes removing…
Red Sea Global & Riyadh Air sign MOU to promote Saudi tourism
John Pagano of Red Sea Global Red Sea Global and Riyadh Air signed a Memorandum…
England overtakes Spain as the highest spend for Irish people abroad – AIB credit card data
Adrian Moynihan of AIB AIB data from 85m card transactions in August 2025 shows England…
Elizabeth line still operating to Heathrow as rest of London Tube comes to a standstill
Eddie Dempsey of RMT The London Underground strike, initiated by the RMT union, has entered…
Visitor arrivals to Australia from Ireland reached 90,000 in twelve months to June
Robin Mack acting MD of Tourism Australia Short-term visitor arrivals to Australia from Ireland in…
Further details revealed of Spain Talks November 13 in Dublin
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Further details have been revealed…
Malta tourism management plan has reduced Blue Lagoon visitor numbers at peak time by two thirds
Malta Tourist board has said the managememt of tourism at the Blue Lagoon has reduced…
Spain visits from Ireland up 15.7pc in July to record 364k up 27pc on pre-pandemic
Laura Pena director of the Spanish Tourist Board in Dublin Spain received 363,869 visits from…
HERE are the names to be used for the 2025/26 storm season, starting with Amy
The 2025/26 storm season names have been chosen by Met Éireann, including Bram, Fionnuala, and…
Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage brings 1,500 pilgrims to Lourdes
Dermot Farrell archbishop Archbishop Dermot Farrell has led the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes alongside…
‘Surge in exotic illnesses’ as Ireland records first case of cholera in a decade
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE Clinics and hospitals in Ireland are facing a surge…
Irish visits to Türkiye up 20.1pc in first six months of 2025 to 98,131
Irfan Onal Director of Turkish Tourism Türkiye hosted 26.4m visitors in the first half of…
One in ten express regret for not having travel insurance after issues abroad – Multitrip survey
Jason Whelan of Blue insurance Consumers erroneously believe the Government will cover their medical bills…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Nantua to Pontarlier
Pontarlier On 26 July 2025, Stage 20 of the Tour de France will see cyclists…
Toronto opens largest park in a generation
Biidaasige Park has opened on Ookwemin Minising, creating Toronto’s largest park in a generation. The…
LISTEN: The ignoble art of ripping of tourists Eoghan Corry& Pat Kenny
https://youtu.be/e9M5KmNn-mI
Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO (again)
Donald Trump The Trump administration plans to withdraw from UNESCO by December 2026, for the…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Albertville to La Plagne
La Plagne On 25 July 2025, Stage 19 of the Tour de France will see…
Thailand blocks tourists from crossing land border to Cambodia amid rising tensions
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Prime MInister of Thailand Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced that block…
‘Purchase and install before you go’ advice as Türkiye ban on eSIMs impacts holiday makers
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy Turkiye minister for tourism Türkiye has banned eSIMs, affecting holiday makers who…
Denis O’Brien’s Camaril resort in Girona to host Ryder Cup in 2031
Denis O’Brien’s Camiral resort in Girona has been confirmed as host the Ryder Cup in…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Bollène to Valence
Valence On 23 July 2025, Stage 17 of the Tour de France will see cyclists…
Eu reveals October 12 as date for introduction of EES Entry/Exit System
Apostolos Tzitzikostas EU Transport Commissioner The Eu has revealed a new date for its Entry/Exit…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Muret to Carcassonne
Carcassone On Sunday, 20 July 2025, Stage 15 of the Tour de France will see…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Pau to Superbagnères
Climb to Luchon-Superbagnères On Saturday, 19 July 2025, Stage 14 of the Tour de France…
Blue Lagoon evacuated for NINTH time as volcano erupts again
Matthew Roberts of Icelandic Meteorological Office Iceland’s most active volcano in recent times has erupted…
WHAT TO SEE: Tour de France heads from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes
Peyragudes On Friday, 18 July 2025, Stage 13 of the Tour de France presents a…
Launch date of August 18 set for Amtrak Mardi Gras Service New Orleans to Mobile
Stephen Gardner CEO of Amtrak A launch date of August 18 has been fixed for…
Europe’s severe heatwave enters its third week
Bernard Gloster, CEO of the HSE It is going to get cooler, but not just…
Requests for consular assistance up 11pc in first six months of 2025 – DFA
Simon Harris, Minister for Foreign Affairs Irish holidaymakers are being advised to prioritise safety as…
Habla Spanish Institute launches new programme of language courses
Habla Spanish Institute has launched a new programme of language courses offering a unique approach…
Bulgaria next to join the euro on 1 January 2026
Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro is scheduled for 1 January 2026, making it the 21st…
London post office survey names Dublin seventh most expensive city in Europe
Nick Read CEO English Post Office London post office annual travel money’s city costs barometer,…
USA Independence Day event hosted by new ambassador in Dublin
Ambassador Edward Walsh and Eoghan Corry The new US ambassador hosted the annual Independence Day…
Ireland visits to Spain up 13.2pc in May to a record 328k, second highest monthly total ever
Spain hosted 328,459 Irish visitors in May, up 13.2pc compared to May 2024 and 37pc compared with…
WATCH: Europe’s heatwave: Eoghan Corry on Ireland AM
https://youtu.be/-Lzc7rPjKhw
DETROIT: The 27 key dates in the history of what was once America’s FOURTH largest city
https://youtu.be/4UYyhq0uF4A Detroit’s history begins with its founding as a French settlement, strategically located along the…
DETROIT: Ten great musicians who have come from the city
https://youtu.be/9Vak_WGKjPE Aretha Franklin (Singer, Songwriter) Born 25 March 1942 Died: 16 August 2018 Born in…
DETROIT between the sheets – ten great books that feature the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kDcCGlaBwY Sofia Coppola’s 1999 film adaptation of ‘The Virgin Suicides’ is considered quite faithful to…