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<p>Further daily records are expected to be made this summer, with passenger numbers through Dublin reaching 140,000 on some days. File Picture: Sam Boal</p>

Dublin Airport breaks single-day passenger record

127,000 passengers moved through the airport on Sunday, the largest in the airport's 85-year history

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Shannon CEO hits out at Dublin Airport dominance

The chief executive of the Shannon Group has said that policy in Ireland is leading towards the country having only a single airport, in Dublin.

Tue, 14 Nov, 2017

Sharp drop in Shannon passengers as other Irish airports see growth

Every Irish airport saw passenger growth in 2017 except for Shannon, which saw a decrease of 5% from January to June.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

Airline redundancy deal faces scrutiny

CONTACTS were continuing yesterday between Aer Lingus and the Department of Enterprise concerning a controversial ‘leave and return’ redundancy deal involving 715 workers at the airline in 2008.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2011

Concerns over foreign investment

THE IDA has been accused of “de-emphasising” the importance of Cork and Dublin as locations for foreign direct investment.

Mon, 17 May, 2010

Cash-strapped Belgian teens bed down at airport

A GROUP of Belgian teenagers stranded at Dublin Airport have had to sleep at the airport after being priced out of rooms at a hostel.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2010

Chief’s first statement on future of Shannon

SHANNON Airport Authority chairman Brian O’Connell is set to make his first comprehensive public statement on the future of the airport today.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

Meeting with Cullen on airport debt ‘unlikely’

HOPES faded last night that Cork’s political representatives would obtain an urgent meeting with Transport Minister Martin Cullen to discuss the potentially crippling €80 million debt facing the city’s airport.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2006

Former aviation workers protest over ‘diminishing value’ of State pensions

HUNDREDS of former aviation workers protested outside the Dáil yesterday, calling for their State pensions to be increased to match those of other public-sector retirees.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Cullen under pressure to make decision on airport debt

Transport Minister Martin Cullen refused to be drawn yesterday on the controversial Cork Airport debt issue just days before its new terminal is due to open.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

Airport bosses face criticism over operations

MANAGERS at Cork Airport will be asked to defend operations at their new terminal building following a wave of public criticism.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2006

<p>People who work at airports including those employed by businesses such as food and beverage outlets are subject to rigorous vetting since January 1. File picture</p>

Enhanced background check is causing hiring delays for airports

Cork and Dublin airports operator DAA says many job applicants have yet to be processed ahead of the busy summer season

Thu, 03 Mar, 2022

Breakthrough ruling clears way for first Cork transatlantic flights

The first transatlantic flights from Cork are poised to take off later this year after a breakthrough ruling by the US Department of Transportation (DoT).

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Shannon suffered worst decline of any European airport in 2010

A GROUP of airline, tourism and economics experts will come together next month to debate the future of Shannon Airport which suffered the worst decline in passenger figures of any European airport in 2010.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2011

Plea to save Great Southern Hotel group

The future of the Great Southern Hotel group should be protected as the foundation stone of Irish tourism, it was claimed today.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

Airport workers back strike over end to cheap flights

Workers at Dublin Airport voted overwhelmingly for strike action today over plans to end their right to cheap stand-by seats on flights.

Wed, 02 Feb, 2005

Ryanair slams pilots union as flights cancelled

Ryanair has hit out at the union representing Irish pilots after the airline said it is cancelling up to 30 flights tomorrow because of strike action.

Wed, 11 Jul, 2018

<p>Ryanair called on European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to take action to reform EU air traffic control services. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA</p>

European families 'held to ransom' by French air traffic control strike, Ryanair says

Two-day strike impacting 30,000 passengers is 'abundantly unfair on EU passengers and families going on holidays', Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary said

Thu, 03 Jul, 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

Ryanair: Dept of Transport is 'corrupt'

Ryanair and the Transport Minister are heading for a collision course after the budget airline branded Noel Dempsey and his department 'corrupt'.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2009