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<p>Sales of Guinness topped €8m at Dublin Airport this year as record numbers of passengers travelling quenched their thirst, according to airport operator DAA. Picture: Patrick Bolger/Bloomberg</p>

Flying Guinness sales at Dublin Airport top €8m, airport plans new smoking area in 2026

Passenger numbers top 35m in 2025

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Dublin Airport operator daa appoints new deputy chief executive amid ongoing tensions

The operator of both Dublin and Cork Airports daa has appointed a new deputy chief executive amid ongoing tensions between the company’s board and its current chief executive Kenny Jacobs.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

<p>Passenger numbers at Cork Airport were up 7% in November with 214,790 travellers through the gates last month. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cork Airport passenger numbers up 7% in November

Some 214,790 travellers used the airport while Dublin numbers increased 11% to over 2.6m

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>The operator of Cork Airport and Dublin Airport hit back over complaints it had tried to paint itself as environmentally friendly in a dispute over an advertising campaign about emissions.</p>

DAA denies ad campaign about airport emissions was effort at greenwashing

MEP Lynn Boylan made complaint to Advertising Standards Authority

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

<p>In 2007, 8,800 domestic flights carried more than 515,000 passengers to and from Cork. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cork Airport set to smash 17-year passenger record with 3.4m trevellers

No more Dublin flights: How Cork Airport's 3.4m passenger boom is powered by international travel

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

<p> Welcoming Hannah Davison and her children, Emily and Joshua, from Horsham who were the three millionth passengers to use Cork Airport in 2025 when they arrived from Gatwick with Ryanair. Airport management presented them with a bottle of champagne and a luxury hamper from Cork Airport Duty Free to mark the significant milestone. Picture shows (L-R) Duty Free Manager, Pat O'Connor, Emily, Hannah and Joshua Davison, Deputy Managing Director, Roy O'Driscoll and Communication Specialist, Kathleen Walshe at Cork Airport. - Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cork Airport recorded its three millionth passenger two months earlier than last year

In October, nearly 50,000 more passengers used Cork Airport compared with October 2024

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

<p>Amy O'Callaghan from Rebel Brass; Inez O'Callaghan, Diageo Ireland;Niall MacCarthy, Cork Airport MD; Fiona Collins, Guinness Jazz Festival chair, and Conal O'Neill, Diageo Ireland at Cork Airport. The airport will welcome 62,000 passengers this weekend. Picture: David Creedon.</p>

Cork Airport to welcome 62,000 passengers over bank holiday weekend

Overall traffic during the four days expected to be 12% higher than 2024

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

<p>New roles: (top row) Gráinne McAleer, Josh Sherry, Nicki Manley; (bottom row) Kevin O’Dwyer, Stephen Shannon, Ryan Shanks. </p>

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with RTÉ, TEKenable, Classic Hits Radio, CRY Ireland, with Storm Technology and the Irish Management Institute

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

<p>Representatives of Sacyr Ireland, Wills Bros, and Daa at the confirmation of the €265m contract to construct the new West Apron Vehicle Underpass at Dublin Airport.</p>

DAA awards €265m contract to build underpass tunnel at Dublin Airport

Joint venture of Sacyr Ireland and Wills Bros scheduled for completion by August 2030

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

<p>September also saw the first phase of Cork Airport’s €200m capital development programme get underway, including the construction of a new mezzanine floor, which will be the location of a new passenger security screening area that will open in late 2026. Picture: David Creedon</p>

Cork and Dublin Airports see passenger numbers soar in record September

Cork Airport remains on track to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport once again this year, with passenger numbers ahead by 14% through the first nine months of 2025, DAA said

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

<p>From this week, those over 70 with a valid free travel companion public services card can have another person aged 16 or older travel with them for free on all public and certain private transport services operated under the free travel scheme. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Free travel scheme to be extended to allow over-70s to bring companion on public transport free of charge

New measure includes bus, rail, local link, and the Luas, along with some services operated by private bus and ferry transport operators

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

<p>The cap was put in place as part of the planning permission granted when Terminal 2 was being constructed. File Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos</p>

Darragh O'Brien to bring plans to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap to Cabinet

Airport operator DAA has repeatedly called for the 32m passenger annual cap to be lifted, arguing that growing Dublin Airport to 40m passengers a year is 'in line with national aviation policy'

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

<p>Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has said passenger traffic through Dublin Airport could hit 40m a year, by which time there is little chance the Government will cut that back. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire</p>

Dublin Airport passenger numbers to grow to around 40m before cap resolved, says Ryanair boss

The cap was breached last year, when over 33m passengers passed through the airport, and will be breached again this year, according to trends

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

<p>Passenger numbers at Cork Airport rose 14% in the first half of the year.</p>

Passenger numbers and turnover rise at Cork and Dublin airports

DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs is set to depart the organisation at the end of the year

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

<p>Passengers are now being allowed to re-enter the terminal, with flight operations expected to resume within 30 minutes, according to airport operator DAA.</p>

Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

The suspect device that sparked a major security alert at Dublin Airport appears to be some form of medical apparatus, the Irish Examiner understands

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

<p>Around 30 new cutting-edge ‘C3’ scanners and body scanners have been rolled out in Dublin Airport’s two terminals.</p>

Dublin Airport liquids FAQ: Everything you need to know about new hand luggage rules

The old 100ml or less liquid rule is also being relaxed, with departing passengers permitted to carry up to 2 litres in their hand luggage

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

<p>Departing passengers may now carry up to two litres in their hand luggage, and liquids and gels no longer need to be packed in clear plastic bags. Picture: iStock</p>

Dublin Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule as new scanners transform security checks

Dublin Airport passengers can now carry liquids up to two litres and keep laptops in bags thanks to new C3 scanners

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

<p>Cork native Kenny Jacobs has led the DAA since January 2023. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Kenny Jacobs and DAA agree exit package for boss of Cork and Dublin airports

Requires ministerial approval but would see Jacobs remain with the company until the New Year

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

<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>

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