Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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Not possible for Dart closures to be postponed for Leinster Champions Cup semi-final, Irish Rail says

The closure for upgrades to the Dart line from Grand Canal Dock to Bray will mean many of the Leinster fans will have to...

Visa-free travel to Ireland could be ending for South Africa: report

Ministers in Ireland will reportedly be discussing a move to end visa-free travel for South Africa, according to the Irish Times. The paper reported...

PICTURE: Popular Tipperary national school named Ireland’s Travel School of the Year

Cappawhite National School was named Ireland’s Travel Schools of the Year at a ceremony in Dublin on Thursday. An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school...

Ryanair boss rules out frequent-flyer perks: ‘Buy a dog if you want some loyalty’

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailEurope’s biggest budget airline will remain apart...

Ireland might put a stop to visa-free travel for South Africans

The government of Ireland wants to enhance immigration control amid challenges with accommodating asylum seekers, and is looking at scrapping visa-free travel for South Africans. Discussions among...

NI traffic alerts: M1 reopens Belfast bound after multi-vehicle crash near Dungannon

Fatal crashThe PSNI have confirmed that a man has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Magheramore Road, outside Ballycastle, yesterday.He has been named...

Ireland’s top 10 hotels on Tripadvisor revealed – and the ‘home from home’ that tops its B&B list

Described as “a charming place in Dublin with historical and artistic touches”, the five-star tops the Irish list in its Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of...

Venice residents protest as city begins €5 tourist entry charge

However, the fee drew protests from some residents saying they didn't want to live in a theme park.Signs were set up outside the train...

Your top stories on Thursday: Ex-Irish special forces resume training in Libya despite warnings; visa-free travel from South Africa could be halted

Former Irish special forces soldiers resume training for rogue Libyan general despite warningsFormer soldiers of the elite Army Ranger Wing have resumed military training...

Visa-free travel from South Africa may end under immigration plan

Ministers will discuss a possible move to end visa-free travel from South Africa, as the Government’s efforts to tighten immigration and asylum processes...

New flights from Dublin Airport to Florida, Cyprus and Tunisia announced

Tour operator TUI is thinking a whole year ahead, announcing its summer 2025 programme from Ireland, including three new flights from Dublin Airport –...

President of Ireland to travel to Manchester for honorary doctorate

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is to travel to the University of Manchester on Tuesday where he will receive an honorary doctorate. Mr Higgins...

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