MORE than decade after it vanished from departure boards, flights between Dublin and the City of Derry Airport (CoDA) could be restarted by the end of 2026. The route, which was dropped in 2011, has long been considered a missing cog in the transportation infrastructure of the area. At its peak, the airport welcomed nearly 130,000 passengers in the July–September period of … [Read more...] about Dublin to Derry flights could be back by 2026
Plans for new plane spotting facility which public ‘really wants’ back on track
PLANS for a new plane spotting facility are back on track at Dublin Airport, Last year Dublin Airport Authority (daa) submitted a planning application to create a new “dedicated viewing area for the public to watch planes take off and land on the airport’s runways”. The proposed Aircraft Observation Facility is due to be located on the site of the current informal airport … [Read more...] about Plans for new plane spotting facility which public ‘really wants’ back on track
Shock in Co. Down after body found on beach
THERE is shock in a Northern Irish village after a body was found on a local beach. PSNI officers were called to reports of a body on Millisle Beach in Co. Down yesterday afternoon. The body was discovered on Millisle Beach in Co. Down Reports claim a local dog walker spotted the body and alerted the authorities. Local UUP Councillor Pete Wray, who represents Ards and North … [Read more...] about Shock in Co. Down after body found on beach
Public appeal over unsolved murder of Irish teen whose body was found in a quarry
POLICE have appealed to the public for help as they review the unsolved murder of a young Irish woman whose body was found in a quarry. Marian Beattie was found at the bottom of a quarry in Co. Tyrone after she attended a nearby dance where her brother was playing in the band. The 18-year-old had been attending the charity dance at Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy on Friday, March … [Read more...] about Public appeal over unsolved murder of Irish teen whose body was found in a quarry
Dublin Airport jibes Man United fans after Europa League defeat by Spurs
DUBLIN AIRPORT issued a gentle jibe to Manchester United fans this morning following their Europa League defeat by Tottenham Hotspurs last night. Spurs fans watched on in disbelief as the team won their first trophy in over 17 years by beating Premier League rivals 1-0 at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. A first half goal by Brennan Johnson sealed victory for Ange … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport jibes Man United fans after Europa League defeat by Spurs