Ryanair's new Spanish and UK routes start today

Ryanair today begins operations on its three new routes from Ireland to the UK and Spain.

Daily flights will start from Dublin to Murcia and Reus (Salou) and Nottingham East Midlands airports.

Since the company made the announcement last March more then 50,000 passengers booked to travel, Ryanair said today.

Head of Communications, Paul Fitzsimmons, said: "Ryanair commences new daily flights to Nottingham East Midlands and the Spanish hot-spots of Reus (Salou) and Murcia direct from Dublin.

"So far the interest from Irish consumers has surpassed all expectations," he added.