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Former war correspondent felt she would die during 'harrowing' Irish Ferries journey

Former war correspondent felt she would die during 'harrowing' Irish Ferries journey

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Retired journalist Susan Burt (75) said she felt she was not going to survive during 'a harrowing and awful experience' on Irish Ferries
Spain-Portugal power outage: Flights to Dublin cancelled as exact cause of blackout unknown

Spain-Portugal power outage: Flights to Dublin cancelled as exact cause of blackout unknown

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

The outage has also impacted airport operations in Ireland, with a number of flights to Dublin cancelled or delayed.
Leo Varadkar to feature in RTÉ travel show

Leo Varadkar to feature in RTÉ travel show

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Leo Varadkar was photographed working with a film crew in a remote part of South Africa last month.
Ryanair launches subscription service offering insurance and discounted flights

Ryanair launches subscription service offering insurance and discounted flights

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Ryanair’s chief marketing officer Dara Brady described the offer as 'a no brainer'
Harris describes ‘travel chaos’ amid Heathrow disruption

Harris describes ‘travel chaos’ amid Heathrow disruption

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

The Dublin – Heathrow route, the second busiest air route in Europe, was severely impacted.
Heathrow flight disruption may continue over coming days, Dublin airport warns

Heathrow flight disruption may continue over coming days, Dublin airport warns

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

It comes after more than 1,000 flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Friday due to a power outage.
How are Irish airports and airlines helping after Heathrow closure?

How are Irish airports and airlines helping after Heathrow closure?

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Some airlines are running additional flights from other London hubs, or using larger aircraft.
Thousands of Irish passengers affected by Heathrow closure

Thousands of Irish passengers affected by Heathrow closure

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

All flights to and from Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Knock airports to London Heathrow have been cancelled today
Quiz: Where in the world are Ministers for St Patrick’s Day?

Quiz: Where in the world are Ministers for St Patrick’s Day?

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Where in the world will the Government be this week? Test your knowledge in this quiz...
New €5.5m cycle route opens on Dublin's quays

New €5.5m cycle route opens on Dublin's quays

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

The cycle path was officially opened on Thursday morning by the Lord Mayor of Dublin
Dublin woman woke up to ant infestation in her hair on Greek holiday, court hears

Dublin woman woke up to ant infestation in her hair on Greek holiday, court hears

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

The woman was awarded just under €21,000 damages against Cassidy Travel and TUI UK and Ireland as well as Mika Apartments.
St Patrick's Day 2025: Full list of destinations for Government ministers

St Patrick's Day 2025: Full list of destinations for Government ministers

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

This year 38 State representatives will visit more than 90 cities in 40 countries.
Ryanair claims online travel agencies overcharge customers for baggage and seats

Ryanair claims online travel agencies overcharge customers for baggage and seats

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Ryanair DAC has brought proceedings against Spanish firm eDreams
Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

The airline said such a policy would result in ‘a safer travel experience for passengers and crews’.
Global air finance summit taking place in Dublin this week

Global air finance summit taking place in Dublin this week

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Ireland is home to the worldwide aircraft leasing industry, which controls about half the world's airline fleet
Ryanair to take disruptive passengers to court in ‘major clampdown’

Ryanair to take disruptive passengers to court in ‘major clampdown’

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

In one case, the airline is seeking €15,000 in damages against a passenger whose behaviour forced a flight to divert last year
People warned of ‘invisible hazards’ amid Orange-level low temperature alerts

People warned of ‘invisible hazards’ amid Orange-level low temperature alerts

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Several status orange alerts are expected in most counties over the next two nights.
Conditions expected to improve after bad weather disrupts Christmas travel

Conditions expected to improve after bad weather disrupts Christmas travel

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

The Met Office has forecast a ‘grey Christmas’ with some sunny spells and ‘extremely mild’ temperatures.
More than 600 drivers detected speeding in past 24 hours, gardaí say

More than 600 drivers detected speeding in past 24 hours, gardaí say

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

The total of 630 was a reduction on detection rates during other Slow Down Day campaigns.
Chance of snow before Christmas as strong winds cause travel disruption

Chance of snow before Christmas as strong winds cause travel disruption

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Roads, flights and public transport could be disrupted by strong gusts
Christmas travel: Ryanair denies price gouging as one-way flights from UK cost €600

Christmas travel: Ryanair denies price gouging as one-way flights from UK cost €600

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Some seats on services from the UK to Ireland later this week and early next week are costing more than €600
Holyhead closure causing 'massive problems' during Christmas rush, logistics expert says

Holyhead closure causing 'massive problems' during Christmas rush, logistics expert says

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris said on Monday the 'seriousness' of the damage caused by Storm Darragh was becoming 'more apparent as the days go by'.
M1 traffic: Drivers face long delays after lorry overturns on motorway

M1 traffic: Drivers face long delays after lorry overturns on motorway

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The collision occurred between Julianstown and Duleek, 2km south of Drogheda.
Privacy regulator probes Ryanair's use of facial recognition

Privacy regulator probes Ryanair's use of facial recognition

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

The DPC said it had received a number of complaints from Ryanair customers across the EU
Travel firms face higher fines for bringing people to Ireland without proper documentation

Travel firms face higher fines for bringing people to Ireland without proper documentation

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

The Minister for Justice has signed an order to increase the maximum fines to €5,000 - which is up from €3,000
Emergency services respond to two crashes on M50

Emergency services respond to two crashes on M50

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Emergency services are responding to two crashes on the M50.
Aer Lingus passengers face more uncertainty as pilots’ pay deal stalls

Aer Lingus passengers face more uncertainty as pilots’ pay deal stalls

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association met on Tuesday to consider the proposed 17.75% wage rise
Aer Lingus cancels 76 further flights scheduled for next week

Aer Lingus cancels 76 further flights scheduled for next week

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The cancellations will impact flights scheduled for Monday to Wednesday
Aer Lingus cancels 122 additional flights as pilots' industrial action continues

Aer Lingus cancels 122 additional flights as pilots' industrial action continues

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

The latest cancellations will impact flights scheduled from Wednesday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 7th
Aer Lingus pilots to make decision on further industrial action

Aer Lingus pilots to make decision on further industrial action

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) said that chances of an additional strike is high after talks in the long-run dispute broke down.
Number of foreign visitors up 8.5% on last year – CSO

Number of foreign visitors up 8.5% on last year – CSO

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

The largest contingent of visitors from overseas came from Britain
Fresh talks under way between Aer Lingus and pilots' union in bid to end dispute

Fresh talks under way between Aer Lingus and pilots' union in bid to end dispute

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Dozens of flights have been cancelled since pilots began a work-to-rule on Wednesday in a bid for an improved pay offer
Updated list of Aer Lingus flight cancellations as pilot industrial action begins

Updated list of Aer Lingus flight cancellations as pilot industrial action begins

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Tens of thousands of passengers’ flights have been cancelled by Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus pilots’ strike set to go ahead as both sides remain deadlocked

Aer Lingus pilots’ strike set to go ahead as both sides remain deadlocked

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

The pilots’ association and the airline set out their positions at the Labour Court with little chance of an agreement in prospect.
Aer Lingus pilot action: What you need to know

Aer Lingus pilot action: What you need to know

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Pilots will begin work-to-rule action on Wednesday before an eight-hour strike on Saturday
Aer Lingus cancels 120 extra flights following announcement of eight-hour pilot strike

Aer Lingus cancels 120 extra flights following announcement of eight-hour pilot strike

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

The Irish Air Line Pilots' Association confirmed on Friday that an eight-hour strike will be staged on Saturday, June 29th
Aer Lingus dispute: Full list of cancelled flights as pilots announce strike

Aer Lingus dispute: Full list of cancelled flights as pilots announce strike

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

The airline is to get in touch with passengers from Friday and offer a refund or alternative booking.
Cost and climate concerns behind staycation popularity, survey finds

Cost and climate concerns behind staycation popularity, survey finds

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Holidaymakers cite concerns over soaring temperatures in mainland Europe and the carbon cost of flying.
Ryanair cannot sue Italian competition authority over raid on Dublin offices

Ryanair cannot sue Italian competition authority over raid on Dublin offices

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

The Italian competition and antitrust authority searched Ryanair's Dublin headquarters last March
Four Irish citizens on board Singapore flight which hit severe turbulence

Four Irish citizens on board Singapore flight which hit severe turbulence

Tue, 21 May, 2024

It is not yet known whether they were among the many injured people on the flight.
Ryanair sees modestly higher summer fares after record profit

Ryanair sees modestly higher summer fares after record profit

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Profits for the 2024 financial year were slightly ahead of the €1.91 billion profit expected by analysts
Dublin Airport's new AI luggage robots: Handler Bing and Sir Bot A Lot

Dublin Airport's new AI luggage robots: Handler Bing and Sir Bot A Lot

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Artificial intelligence has landed at Dublin Airport with new robot handlers to help people with their bags.
Dublin Airport parking selling out fast for peak summer travel dates

Dublin Airport parking selling out fast for peak summer travel dates

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Passengers are being warned that spaces are booking out faster than in previous years.

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