I travel a lot — but here's why I went five years without getting on a plane

Planes aren’t the only way to head off on your travels. Arlene Harris meets the holidaymakers choosing boats and trains for freedom, fun, less stress and lower emissions

Aoife O'Leary, founder of Opportunity Green

Most Irish people of a certain age will remember the days when flying from Ireland to Britain was a very costly experience. Low-cost airlines were not a thing and, with a one-way flight costing several hundred euro, many opted instead for the lengthier — but much cheaper —car ferry.

It’s a different story today as there are currently 91 flights daily between Dublin and London alone — and while many of these can be purchased for the same, or not much more, than a national rail fare, the cost to the environment has yet to be seen.