PASSENGER numbers have hit record highs at both Dublin and Cork airports as the summer season kicks off in Ireland. The airports, which are operated by Daa, each welcomed record numbers of passengers in June, they confirmed this month. Cork Airport welcomed 355 thousand passengers last month, making it the busiest June in the airport’s 63-year history. The figures mark a 15 per … [Read more...] about Dublin and Cork airports record ‘busiest weeks ever’
Paddy Power and Betfair data breach could affect nearly a million customers
FLUTTER Entertainment, the parent company of betting giants Paddy Power and Betfair, has announced there has been a major data breach that may have exposed the personal information of up to 800,000 customers in Ireland and Britain. In a statement, Flutter said, “We can confirm that our Paddy Power and Betfair businesses have suffered a data incident involving personal … [Read more...] about Paddy Power and Betfair data breach could affect nearly a million customers
Ireland seeks to increase number of world heritage sites over next decade
THE Irish government has set out its plans to increase the number of world heritage sites recognised within the country over the next ten years. In a new World Heritage Strategy, released today, the government has outlined its ambition to increase the number of UNESCO sites within the country. “We are so fortunate in Ireland to be known globally for our rich natural and … [Read more...] about Ireland seeks to increase number of world heritage sites over next decade
Mary Lou McDonald might be in, as presidential race heats up
SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled out a run for the Irish presidency. This is a notable change from her position earlier this year when she said definitively, "It won't be me." Speaking to journalists outside the Four Courts on Monday, McDonald said: “We are not ruling anything in or anything out.” She confirmed that a party-wide consultation process on the … [Read more...] about Mary Lou McDonald might be in, as presidential race heats up
Statue of Daniel O’Connell will be unveiled to mark his 250th birthday
A STATUE of the Irish nationalist leader Daniel O’Connell will be unveiled in Dublin’s Leinster House this year. The sculpture is being gifted by the Bank of Ireland to the Houses of the Oireachtas to mark 250 years since the birth of the Irish leader, who became known as ‘the liberator’. Born near Cahersiveen in Co. Kerry on August 6, 1775, O’Connell went on to become one of … [Read more...] about Statue of Daniel O’Connell will be unveiled to mark his 250th birthday