Incidents of terrorism have taken their toll on traditional Irish holidaymaker destinations such as Disneyland Paris and Kusadasi in Turkey, the boss of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has said.

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Firefighters have scaled new heights to raise a record €148,000 for a charity which sends seriously ill children and their families on a dream holiday.

All systems are go for the opening on Thursday of the $5.5bn (€4.8bn) Disney Shanghai Resort, the largest foreign investment ever from the world’s biggest theme-park operator and a career milestone for Disney chief executive Bob Iger.

A seriously ill grandmother who was rushed to hospital during a pilgrimage to Medjugorje has been stranded because there is no bed for her here.

China’s shock move to trigger the biggest one-day decline in its currency for more than 20 years is evidence that the currency wars are still live.

Walt Disney Co fell the most in four years after posting third-quarter sales that fell short of analysts’ estimates and cutting its forecast for cable-TV profit.

British holidaymakers are being charged more to go to Disneyland Paris than their French counterparts, the European Commission has said.

The father of a boy with autism who was attacked by a group of teenagers has said his family has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from the public.

A Cork charity has given an all-expenses-paid trip to Disneyland to a teenage boy with autism who was the victim of a horrific assault.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most popular spot in the world to take a selfie, according to new statistics.

Take one sumptuous regency mansion, stuff it full of magical Christmas cheer, add in more than a sprinkle of goodwill and, hey presto — you have the perfect festive recipe for kids who deserve nothing less.

A big, wild cat eluding police near Disneyland Paris is not a tiger, French authorities said, but they do not know exactly what it is.

A big, wild cat eluding police near Disneyland Paris is not a tiger, French authorities said, but they do not know exactly what it is.

Scores of police are patrolling a small town west of the French capital after a tiger was reported to be on the prowl in the region near Disneyland Paris.

French police were using a helicopter to search for a young tiger which was said to be on the loose near Disneyland Paris.

A young tiger is on the loose near Disneyland Paris.

A 33-year-old Blarney man accused of throwing a lighting petrol bomb into a house, assaulting a woman, and three counts of threatening to kill women had his bail varied yesterday so that he could holiday in Disneyland Paris.

Terminally ill children, others who are seriously ill, and some who have suffered abuse will be setting off on a magical trip to Disneyland Paris next month courtesy of a Cork charity.

A fall from a bicycle has proved to be a blessing in disguise for a six-year-old who was brought to the doctor after the accident with a sore head and ended up being diagnosed with brain cancer.

Combining the sunny Vendee with the joys of Disneyland Paris, Vickie Maye took the family on an ambitious 3,000km road trip through France.

Almost 300 jobs are threatened after one of the North's main construction firms went into administration.

A five-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries after falling out of a boat on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland Paris, it has emerged.

Travel agents are now pitching some of their best deals on the website of umbrella group, the ITAA, after admitting it needed to push for more business in the holiday market.

A Limerick girl who was given just four days to live after she was born will be honoured this weekend for overcoming huge obstacles in her life.

The 'X Factor' stars caused havoc at Disneyland Paris.

Make sure the kids feel freakishly fabulous this Halloween with Aldi’s costumes (€4.99) and face paints (€2.79).

Annalise Murphy was always encouraged to be independent.

Looking for an Easter getaway that won’t break the bank? Disneyland Paris is celebrating its 20th birthday, and Pól Ó Conghaile has more egg-cellent offers for seasonal trips at home or away

UPGRADE DEALS ON HOLIDAYS TO TURKEY

A former British double agent in the IRA has denied being a pathological liar over claims a suspected Garda mole destroyed evidence from one of the worst atrocities in the Troubles.

A British agent who infiltrated the IRA revealed there was not a day when the terror group was not trying to kill a member of the security forces.

EIGHT of the country’s bravest children will be honoured tonight by the Share a Dream Foundation’s National Children of Courage Awards.

French theme park operator Euro Disney has reported a net loss of €55.6m in the year to September due to decreased real estate profit and higher costs.

Despite the high prices in Disneyland Paris, Pól Ó Conghaile was won over by the endless fun and his daughter’s delighted reaction to the thrilling rides and friendly characters

THE reaction of pretty teenager Lorna Ahern at dinner in Disneyland Paris last night summed it all up.

AMONG the thousands of Irish travellers affected by the volcanic ash cloud that has swept across northern Europe were the McCarthy family from Youghal, Co Cork.

FIGHTING illness can be a tough thing, especially when you’re young.