PASSENGER flow at Dublin Airport is set to be improved this summer thanks to an upgrade of the site’s electronic passport control gates. Some 25 new and upgraded eGates have been installed at the airport this week, which are set to “improve passenger flow, strengthen security measures and support increasing passenger numbers at Ireland’s busiest airport” a government … [Read more...] about Upgrade to Dublin Airport’s security checks set to improve passenger flow
Locations confirmed for four new ‘teenager spaces’ set to be constructed across Ireland
THE locations of four new recreational spaces for teenagers which are due to be constructed across Ireland have been revealed. The Government has allocated €400k in funding to create the new spaces, which will be specifically designed with teenagers in mind. “The four projects will provide safe, attractive places for young people to meet friends, spend time outdoors and engage … [Read more...] about Locations confirmed for four new ‘teenager spaces’ set to be constructed across Ireland
Ireland’s most popular tourist sites revealed
THE most popular heritage sites in Ireland have been revealed – with an historic Dublin location taking the number one spot. Dublin Castle remains the most popular ticketed heritage site in Ireland according to the 2025 visitor figures compiled by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Released this week the results show Dublin Castle, in the city’s Dame Street area, was the most … [Read more...] about Ireland’s most popular tourist sites revealed
Ireland deports 34 men on chartered flight to Poland and Lithuania
THIRTY-FOUR men were deported from Ireland “on grounds of criminality” this week. A chartered flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday, May 24, carrying 22 Polish nationals and 12 Lithuanians. All the men, who were aged from their mid-20s to their mid-60s, were subject to removal orders and are now banned from re-entering the country for 10 years, Gardaí confirmed in a … [Read more...] about Ireland deports 34 men on chartered flight to Poland and Lithuania
Free school meals over summer scheme extended across Ireland
A SCHEME which provides free meals to schoolchildren during the summer months will be extended in Ireland this year. Following its introduction across the country in 2025, the Summer Holiday Meals initiative will be enhanced this year to support more young people during the school summer holidays. Increased funding of €600k has been allocated for the initiative in 2026, up from … [Read more...] about Free school meals over summer scheme extended across Ireland