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<p>St Patrick's Street is at the centre of the proposed Cork Luas route, but many of the public observations focus on either end, including Ballincollig and Ballintemple — and the 'missed opportunity' that it does not connect to Cork Airport and areas including Blackpool and Glanmire.</p>

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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

<p>Corkman Kenny Jacobs remains chief executive of the operator of Cork and Dublin airports but is primed to leave in the new year after a rift with DAA’s board reached a point of no return. File picture: Conor McCabe </p>

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

<p>The new mural, by artists Peter Martin and Shane O'Driscoll, at the multi-story car park at Cork Airport. Picture: David Creedon</p>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round

Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round

Air France has operated on a seasonal basis to and from Cork since 2018

Wed, 28 May, 2025

DAA must remember its duty of care in quest to expand

S DAA must remember its duty of care in quest to expand

The State body is aggrieved as the 36m application was made on a ‘no build’ basis as a kind of fallback pending the outcome of its already outstanding 40m application

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Embattled James Browne faces tough task in righting housing mess

Irish Examiner view: Embattled James Browne faces tough task in righting housing mess

It is true that the housing minister has played a bad hand poorly to date, but he inherited a difficult in-tray

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment

Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment

Cork Airport will undergo its biggest upgrade in 20 years with €200m in improvements to terminals, security, and sustainability

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024

Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024

Cork Airport enjoyed the busiest year for international passenger traffic in its 63-year history

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Cork Airport to welcome 62,500 passengers this May bank holiday weekend

Cork Airport to welcome 62,500 passengers this May bank holiday weekend

Passenger numbers surge by 20% compared to last year, with new and returning summer services enhancing connectivity

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025

Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Why Cork needs transport plans that benefit the whole city — not just one side of the Lee

Why Cork needs transport plans that benefit the whole city — not just one side of the Lee

Dividing the city with parochial concerns just serves to give Dublin the last laugh - and who wants that?

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

'I was sure it was a terrorist attack': Cork 9/11 survivor caught up in Heathrow chaos

'I was sure it was a terrorist attack': Cork 9/11 survivor caught up in Heathrow chaos

Having survived the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center, Deirdre Rock is only back flying again recently. Of the Heathrow chaos, she says: 'It could always have been worse'

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Why Ireland’s air travel future depends on breaking free from Heathrow’s failing system

Why Ireland’s air travel future depends on breaking free from Heathrow’s failing system

Heathrow’s fire exposed Ireland’s risky dependence on outdated UK infrastructure — should we rethink our reliance on this aviation hub?

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Aer Lingus to change flight number linked to 1968 Tuskar Rock disaster

Aer Lingus to change flight number linked to 1968 Tuskar Rock disaster

The Cork-London Heathrow route had retained the EI 712 flight number, but it will shortly become EI 714

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

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Ireland's airports 'significantly underperformed' on passenger growth

Airports Council International report says total passenger growth at Irish airports was 1.5%, far below the EU average of 6%

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

KLM confirms capacity will increase on service to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

KLM confirms capacity will increase on service to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

Air France-KLM also restarted service to Paris this week

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Cork Airport records 6% growth in passenger numbers while Dublin Airport traffic slips

Cork Airport records 6% growth in passenger numbers while Dublin Airport traffic slips

DAA said that both airports were busy last month with inbound and outbound sports fans travelling to Six Nations rugby matches, and many people took advantage of the school mid-term break, Valentine’s Day, and the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend for short breaks

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Old Cork Airport terminal to be demolished in 2026

Old Cork Airport terminal to be demolished in 2026

After reaching a record 3.1m international passengers last year, Cork is expected to reach 3.3m this year

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Near miss between Ryanair plane and Cessna at Cork Airport

Near miss between Ryanair plane and Cessna at Cork Airport

While the planes did not collide they were less than 100 feet in distance apart at altitude at one stage according to a synopsis account by AirNav Ireland

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Deposit return initiative raises €90k for children's charities

Deposit return initiative raises €90k for children's charities

Launched eight months ago, the Return for Children initiative runs at large-scale events such as festivals and matches where they offer people the choice of donating their cans and bottles for charity

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

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Global aviation sector may never recover lost covid growth – PwC

PwC reports an optimistic outlook for aviation going into 2025 — but the sector will struggle to recover growth lost to the pandemic

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Watch: Richard E Grant among thousands arriving into Cork Airport for Christmas

Watch: Richard E Grant among thousands arriving into Cork Airport for Christmas

The actor is spending the holiday season with friends in Cork

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

Watch: High emotion, family reunions, and true Christmas spirit at Cork Airport

Watch: High emotion, family reunions, and true Christmas spirit at Cork Airport

There were carols, hugs, presents — and more than a few tears of joy — as hundreds of the Irish abroad returned home to Cork Airport

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024

Cork Airport adds two European hotspots to 2025 summer schedule

Cork Airport adds two European hotspots to 2025 summer schedule

From next summer, there will also be additional services to destinations elsewhere in Spain, including Lanzarote, Tenerife and Palma de Mallorca

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

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Cork and Dublin airports to stop selling alcohol linked to Conor McGregor

It follows the decision by a number of retailers, including SuperValu and Centra, to cease selling products linked to the mixed martial arts fighter

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Cork Airport announces new summer 2025 route to Turkey's third-largest city

Cork Airport announces new summer 2025 route to Turkey's third-largest city

Izmir has long been a popular destination for sunseekers given its year-round fine weather and its proximity to resorts like Kusadasi and Çeşme

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

FILE PHOTO Dublin Airport is on track to surpass its 2024 passenger cap of 32 million, with over 3.46 million passengers in Augu

Daa revenues jump 10% as passenger numbers surge

Passenger traffic rose 11% in Cork and 5% in Dublin — but the impact of the passenger cap will be reflected in the second half of the year

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

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More than 420 incidents involving unruly air passengers reported last year

The Irish aviation watchdog said it was currently working with Irish stakeholders to address the problem.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Michael O'Leary says incentives to move flights to Cork Airport won't address capacity at Dublin

Michael O'Leary says incentives to move flights to Cork Airport won't address capacity at Dublin

Dublin Airport is currently limited to 32 million passengers a year under its 2007 planning permission granted by Fingal County Council

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Minister: Get tourists to fly into Cork and Shannon to overcome Dublin passenger cap

Minister: Get tourists to fly into Cork and Shannon to overcome Dublin passenger cap

James Lawless said there need to be creative solutions to the impasse caused by the 32 million a year passenger limit

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Daa urges airlines to move routes from Dublin to Cork Airport

Daa urges airlines to move routes from Dublin to Cork Airport

Air charges would drop to near zero for 30 months, say operator

Mon, 08 Jul, 2024

More than 3.5m passengers went through Cork and Dublin airports in June

More than 3.5m passengers went through Cork and Dublin airports in June

Airport authority released data that showed bumper passenger business went through the state's two busiest airports for the month of June

Sat, 06 Jul, 2024

'I was irate': Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter on being refused rental car at Cork Airport

'I was irate': Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter on being refused rental car at Cork Airport

Broadcaster claimed rules in Ireland requiring certificate of fitness from GP to allow over 75s to drive was 'age discrimination'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Cork, Shannon, and Dublin airports affected as Ryanair cancels over 300 flights

Cork, Shannon, and Dublin airports affected as Ryanair cancels over 300 flights

Flights to and from Cork, Shannon, and Dublin airports are among those affected

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

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Ryanair seeks government sweetener to restore Cork Airport base

Airline warns it may not reopen Cork Airport base ahead of summer if it does not receive improved financial incentives

Wed, 23 Dec, 2020