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<p>The Christy Ring statue at Cork Airport. This week, the statue was decked out in the colours of Glen Rovers, who claimed the Cork senior hurling crown last month. </p>

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Cork Airport considers future of Christy Ring statue after 20 years at arrivals

The bronze tribute has greeted passengers since 2006, but airport management says it would consider a relocation request

<p>Cork Airport's new security scanners and revamped aarrivals will open on Wednesday, December 9. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

companies

No more unpacking your hand luggage: Inside Cork Airport’s €200m transformation

<p>Cork Airport reported it received an anonymous phone threat about a specific flight and adopted a security response in conjunction with gardaí, leading to a 90-minute delay. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Russian involvement in European attacks assessed as ‘credible’, security sources say

Europe Flights Bomb Threats

munster

Cork Airport security alert and Dublin flight diversion part of wave of European bomb threats

Cork Airport is going from strength to strength. Now we need to improve how people get there

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Cork Airport is going from strength to strength. Now we need to improve how people get there

Travel disrupted as more than 40,000 premises without power following storms

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Travel disrupted as more than 40,000 premises without power following storms

'Horrific' experience as musician stopped from boarding flights at Cork Airport

'Horrific' experience as musician stopped from boarding flights at Cork Airport

Professional travelling with two instruments had to reschedule via Dublin, costing him an extra €1,060

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026

Cork Airport passenger numbers fall slightly in first half of 2026

Cork and Dublin airports operator grows overall passenger numbers despite a slight decline in Cork

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Historic Aer Lingus de Havilland Dragon replica makes special return to Cork Airport

Historic Aer Lingus de Havilland Dragon replica makes special return to Cork Airport

The de Havilland Dragon replica marks 90 years of Aer Lingus and 65 years of Cork Airport, returning to the city after 40 years

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Flights returning to normal at Irish airports after UK tech glitch

Flights returning to normal at Irish airports after UK tech glitch

Over 1,000 flights were reported cancelled at UK airports including many coming to or leaving from Ireland as chaos followed an air traffic control glitch on Tuesday.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Irish airports impacted by major UK flight disruption

Irish airports impacted by major UK flight disruption

Nine flights going into or out of Cork Airport had to be cancelled on Tuesday due to technical issues with air traffic control in the UK, with Dublin Airport also affected

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Cork Airport records dip in passenger numbers

Cork Airport records dip in passenger numbers

Despite the decline in passenger numbers, Cork Airport remains the second busiest airport in the country

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport

Man, 30s, arrested as Revenue officers seize €1.2m worth of cocaine at Cork Airport

The illicit drugs were discovered concealed in packages within the baggage of a passenger.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Cork Airport route to New York tops wishlist for business travellers

Cork Airport route to New York tops wishlist for business travellers

Chamber’s Cork Airport Survey finds 87% of respondents indicated that direct connectivity into Cork is extremely important or very important for colleagues travelling from overseas

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

€4.05m Airport Road commercial development sites set for take-off

€4.05m Airport Road commercial development sites set for take-off

The site has permission for a hotel but could be developed for other uses with interest also coming from healthcare operators and car dealership operators

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Cork Airport celebrates 20 years since ‘new’ terminal opened

Cork Airport celebrates 20 years since ‘new’ terminal opened

Heralded on its opening as a “superior, high-quality airport” and “something that we are proud to call our own”, the terminal, colloquially referred to as the “new terminal”, has welcomed over 47m passengers to date.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Tourists to Ireland spent an extra €60m in June during their trips

Tourists to Ireland spent an extra €60m in June during their trips

The number of visitors rose 2% last month compared to June 2025. And, so far this year, the number of arrivals jumped 15% to 3.2m

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Tui making return to Cork-Majorca route next summer

Tui making return to Cork-Majorca route next summer

Route will connect Cork and Palma as travel group returns after year hiatus

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction

Alan Healy: As Europe builds railways, Ireland goes a different direction

Does Munster need four airports?

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Cork and Shannon set to carry 136,000 passengers over bank holiday weekend

Cork and Shannon set to carry 136,000 passengers over bank holiday weekend

Dublin Airport set for busiest every day on Sunday

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Evumed to create 30 jobs at Cork Airport Business Park

Evumed to create 30 jobs at Cork Airport Business Park

Evumed develops and delivers generic, branded, and biologic medicines

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Popular German route reinstated at Cork Airport following deal with Lufthansa

Popular German route reinstated at Cork Airport following deal with Lufthansa

Closure of Lufthansa's regional subsidiary grounded 27 aircraft around Europe last month

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%

Tourism recovery continues with visitor numbers up 16%

March figures are seen as a key indicator of the health of Irish tourism as it includes the St Patrick's Day bank holiday festivities

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

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Holiday plans at risk? What Irish travellers need to know about flight disruption

Airlines are cutting schedules as fuel costs rise, leaving Irish travellers weighing disruption risks and consumer rights this summer

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Airport signage for international arrivals

Government to collect passenger data for EU flights under new plan

The Department of Justice said the move would help 'to detect suspicious travel patterns and identify criminals and terrorists'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

UK-Ireland summit

Paul Hosford: Keir Starmer steers clear of controversy on Cork trip

British prime minister stayed on safe ground, highlighting his honeymoon in Ireland, his time spent pulling pints of Guinness — and his 'grá' for Declan Rice

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Cork-bound Ryanair plane narrowly avoids collision during Seville take-off

Spanish investigators detail how heavy rain, poor visibility and taxi errors led to dramatic near miss

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Inside Cork Airport’s €200m redevelopment and plans for Luas link and transatlantic flights

Inside Cork Airport’s €200m redevelopment and plans for Luas link and transatlantic flights

Record passenger growth drives major terminal expansion, new security screening, solar farm investment and push for better public transport links

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup

Cork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup

Direct services to the American continent could take fans to the World Cup if there is interest from airlines

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos

Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos

Talks between AirNav Ireland and Fórsa union as concerns raised about the potential for travel chaos at Irish airports

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Air traffic control staffing shortages and industrial tensions raise concern over further airport closures during peak summer travel season

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Public has been sidelined in drone operator discussions

Irish Examiner view: Public has been sidelined in drone operator discussions

Parts of the city’s northside, the central island of the city, the Docklands, as well as Blackrock, Mahon, and Douglas is to join the existing red zone areas around Cork Airport and Cork Prison

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace

AirNav Ireland, which is responsible for air traffic control at the airport, apologised for the inconvenience

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport flights suspended for seven hours amid air traffic control shortage

Cork Airport flights suspended for seven hours amid air traffic control shortage

Overnight suspension affects early departures as air traffic control staff shortages continue to impact Irish airports

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

New airbridge, Wi-Fi and bag-drop tech set to transform Cork Airport

New airbridge, Wi-Fi and bag-drop tech set to transform Cork Airport

Cork Airport unveils new airbridge, faster Wi-Fi, self-service bag-drop and automated car park technology to streamline travel

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity

Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity

Ryanair will axe three Cork routes in 2026 after shifting an aircraft to Shannon over airport cost differences

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record

Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record

Cork Airport is also undergoing significant development with €200m being allocated for projects in May last year

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes

Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes

Tears of joy as some of the 164,000 passengers Cork Airport will greet between now and Little Christmas arrive home

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones

Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones

Ireland has been left scrambling to catch up amid the heated geopolitical situation and the emergence of 'hybrid warfare'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

What a Difference a Day Makes: I’m glad the judge said those words — without them, it’d have been a slower process to here

S What a Difference a Day Makes: I’m glad the judge said those words — without them, it’d have been a slower process to here

Dennis Horgan’s new book of aerial photography, The Coast of Cork — A View from Above, showcases Cork’s maritime features, including high- and low-level coastal panoramas, shipwrecks, lighthouses, marine wildlife, deep sea fishing and cruise ships

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

DAA denies ad campaign about airport emissions was effort at greenwashing

DAA denies ad campaign about airport emissions was effort at greenwashing

MEP Lynn Boylan made complaint to Advertising Standards Authority

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Cork Luas: What 1,000 residents have to say about light rail plan

Cork Luas: What 1,000 residents have to say about light rail plan

Ann Murphy delves into the newly-published objections and observations on plans for Cork’s light rail system — including not one but three suggested extensions to the proposed route

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs is set to leave after clashes with the board, despite overseeing growth and major upgrades

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Cork Airport unveils new mural celebrating ‘The Wonder of Travel’

Cork Airport unveils new mural celebrating ‘The Wonder of Travel’

The mural was designed, curated and painted by artists Shane O’Driscoll and Peter Martin of the Ardú Street Art project

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

'We’ve had a man try and bring a car engine in their luggage': Behind the scenes at Cork Airport

'We’ve had a man try and bring a car engine in their luggage': Behind the scenes at Cork Airport

Cork Airport is on course to break all its ‘busiest ever’ weeks and surpass all previous weekly records. Neil Michael talks to some of its staff and customers on one of its busiest days

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday

WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday

Swiss billionaire Hugo Mathys thrilled aviation fans in Cork by flying vintage WWII aircraft during a private family holiday

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

Michael O’Leary was speaking as Ryanair Holdings reported an after tax profit of €820m between April and June

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

The addition comes as part of the company’s expansion of its winter schedule adding 32,000 seats compared to the period in late 2024 and early 2025

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Cork taskforce 'must entice people to live in city centre' – Micheál Martin

Cork taskforce 'must entice people to live in city centre' – Micheál Martin

Taoiseach says 'reimagining the core' should include wooing people to live on shopping and commercial streets in the heart of Cork City

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Rory Gallagher Avenue unveiled at Cork Airport to honour legendary guitarist’s enduring legacy

Rory Gallagher Avenue unveiled at Cork Airport to honour legendary guitarist’s enduring legacy

Cork celebrates Gallagher with a new airport road name, 30 years after his death, amid citywide tributes and events

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025