An Branán Mór sea stack collapses at Cliffs of Moher
The collapse of An Branán Mór occurred last Thursday and was filmed by a US…
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European Union postpones ETIAS launch indefinitely
The EU has postponed ETIAS launch indefinitely The system was previously scheduled for late 2026…
€200 fines for stopping on the hard shoulder – Spain’s DGT anticipates 1.5m vehicle movements for solar eclipse
Spain’s DGT anticipates up to 1.5m extra vehicle movements for the 12 August eclipse A…
‘EXTREME heat and clear skies’ –Eclipse forecast from Spain’s weather agency AEMET
AEMET has forecast temperatures exceeding 35°C and reaching 40°C in parts of Spain for eclipse…
Spain’s solar BOUNTY: eclipse today to generate €347.6m boost for Spanish tourism
Spain expects 446,000 extra tourists for the 12 August total solar eclipse The economic contribution…
LISTEN: Dublin airport passenger numbers Eoghan Corry & Senator Dee Ryan
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SUNBLOCK: HERE are the best places worldwide to view today ‘s total solar eclipse
The best places to view the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 are along…
ARMAGH-GEDDON: Solar eclipse experience today at Armagh observatory
The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) is hosting a Partial Solar Eclipse Family Fun Day…
Dark sky tourism in Ireland anticipates boost from today;s eclipse (with TWO more to come)
Ireland will experience a deep partial solar eclipse on 12 August with up to 97pc…
WATCH: The LAST total eclipse of the sun in Vermont, USA in 2024
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ECLIPSE – Things to remember as wee prepare to view one of nature’s greatest phenomena
Cloud prediction is probabilistic: Weather models and forecasts frequently misclassify cloud cover levels (e.g., scattered…
DESBORDAR: Small Spanish towns prepare to be overwhelmed by eclipse visitor influx
Arcos de las Salinas expects 2,000 to 30,000 visitors despite 86 permanent residents Accommodation searches…
Iberia operates special flight IB1473 solar eclipse to observe phenomenon from the air
Iberia is scheduled to operate a special eclipse flight coded IB1473 The Airbus A321XLR flew…
€879 a night: Eclipse tourism driv s up hotel prices in rural Spain to record levels
Hotel prices in Soria have reached a median of €879 for eclipse night Some rooms…
Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries to Archer
Boeing has sold Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Isitu to Archer Aviation. Boeing acquired a 19.75pc…
ANALYSIS: Disappearing June, is the heat forcing Europeans to change their holiday habits?
European travel habits are changing, driven by economic pressures, rising costs, and the earlier heat…
ECLIPSE – Choosing the video camera to photograph the eclipse
Many digital cameras support video capture, enabling documentation of eclipse-related phenomena through simple setup rather…
Knock shrine to celebrate 50th anniversary with national novena tomorrow
The National Novena runs from 13-21 August 2026 at Knock Shrine, County Mayo The theme…
ECLIPSE in FOCUS: Picking the right camera for the eclipse
Most first-time eclipse photography attempts fail because they reduce observational time and increase cognitive load…
ECLIPSE: How to build a simple sun viewer
The objective is direct solar observation without an approved solar filter. In the absence of…
ECLIPSE – A collection of postage stamps to celebrate solar eclipses past
Total solar eclipses are big events. They generate interest among the public, science courtesy of…
ECLIPSE – Choosing the right binoculars for the solar eclipse
Binoculars are widely regarded as the first essential instrument for beginning amateur astronomy, and most…
ECLIPSE – Picking at the right telescope for the solar eclipse
The first telescope is commonly attributed to Hans Lipperhey (1608), followed by Galileo’s astronomical application…
Department of Foreign Affairs to programme reminders for passport expiry dates: but NOT until 2027
The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Irish citizens to check passport expiry dates before…
‘Another World Another Way’ – Wexford based enterprise launches accessible travel referral service
Edel Reck has launched an accessible travel referral service operating from anotherworldanotherway.ie The platform connects travellers…
Brittany Ferries ceases live animal exports
Brittany Ferries will terminate live animal exports to France from September 2026 IFA President Francie…
Holland America Line expands 2028 Europe programme with more Dover departures
Holland America has expanded its 2028 Europe programme with 16 Dover departures, up from 12…
Sitges prepares for Festa Major de Sant Bartomeu from 19 to 26 August
Sitges has celebrated its Festa Major de Sant Bartomeu from 19 to 26 August The…
ANALYSIS: Where is Tourism Australia bringing its much envied national brand?
Tourism Australia has a track record of getting its tourism strategy horribly wrong. Remember “where…
Hilton’s expanding Irish portfolio to rebrand DoubleTree by Hilton Ashbourne in May
Hilton is rebranding the Pillo Hotel Ashbourne as DoubleTree by Hilton The 156-room property will…
Brussels airlines halts a330 expansion, ends wet-leases for 2027
Brussels Airlines will not add two A330-300s in 2027 as originally planned Four wet-leased AirBaltic…
Namibia Air reaches licensing milestone
Namibia Air received five-year air service licences effective from 6 August 2026 First commercial flights…
Typhoon Dolphin forces evacuation of one million in Eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang with 151 km/h winds, forcing over one million evacuations…
Ryman Hospitality acquires Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38bn
Ryman Hospitality has agreed to acquire Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38bn The deal is…
Most tracked flight in the WORLD: Kinehan repatriation flight followed by 64,000 people
Over 64,000 people tracked the live flight path of the Irish Air Corps government jet…
‘Regulatory friction and political pressure’ – Ryanair withdraws ALL services from Serbia citing fuel issues
Ryanair has suspended all operations at Niš Constantine the Great Airport for the 2026/27 winter…
Dawn of the ‘Asian century’ – Tourism Australia releases new strategy to grow global demand
Tourism Australia released the Tourism 2035 strategic plan to grow high-yield traveller spend to $61-$69bn…
Santorini reopens pathway to old port but cruise calls capped at 30pc
The Karavolades Stairs reopened in early August 2026 after closure since late July A wall…
Google confirms Agentic hotel booking testing as Booking Holdings consolidates B2B units
Google began limited testing of agentic hotel booking for US users Booking Holdings consolidating B2B…
French and German visitor numbers to Spain fall amid higher prices and heat
French and German visitor numbers to Spain have declined this summer Weak economic growth and…