According to Breaking News.ie, Irish authorities have seized a staggering €170 million worth of drugs so far this year, more than doubling last year’s figures. Revenue officials are reporting a “significant increase” in drug seizures across Irish ports and airports. In August alone, nearly €45 million in drugs were confiscated, including major busts at Dublin … Read more
Passengers travelling through Dublin Airport have been subjected to temporary changes to regulations regarding the carrying of liquids in hand luggage. These changes apply to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with specific guidelines on liquids, aerosols, gels, and electronic items. In Terminal 1, all liquids must be in containers of 100mls or less, placed … Read more
Dublin Airport has issued a warning to travelers, especially those with young children, about certain items that are not allowed in hand luggage. As the busy summer season saw 3.2 million passengers in June, security checks are stricter, and long queues form quickly. The airport highlighted that toy guns and hurls are among the items … Read more
Dublin Airport selling empty luggage and its contents for just €2! Dublin airport authorities have confirmed this is fake news. Recently such phony news has been circulating on social media including Facebook for a few days. The detailed version of this fake news was that in order to save space at the airport, the authorities … Read more
The operator of Dublin Airport has insisted it is not running “a county fair” as it took aim at Ryanair after the airline suggested a temporary car park is created for the peak summer months. Dublin Airport warned passengers travelling last weekend that all 23,000 car parking spaces were sold out, and advised those who … Read more
This summer, Dublin Airport is hiring security personnel to add to its workforce in the capital. The airport is now paying a starting salary of €33,112 and hourly earnings of €15.88 (including shift pay). At Dublin Airport, the Airport Search Unit Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining the safe and effective flow of travellers … Read more
Travellers planning to depart from Dublin Airport this week are warned that all parking lots “are sold out,” with the earliest opportunity for long-term parking on May 30. The operator of Dublin Airport, the Daa, has advised travellers without confirmed reservations to think about alternative forms of transportation, like as buses, taxis, or rides from … Read more
Yesterday evening, a number of flights headed for Dublin Airport were diverted due to thunderstorms near the city. For eleven counties, including Dublin, a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning remained in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday, and Met Eireann issued a warning of spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions. Due to the poor weather, multiple … Read more
Herbal cannabis worth €610,000 has been seized from baggage at Dublin Airport by the revenue department. When Revenue agents stopped and searched a passenger who had flown in from Frankfurt, Germany, they discovered the finding thursday evening. They found 30.5 kgs of herbal cannabis concealed in the luggage. A man, aged in his 30s, was subsequently … Read more
A garda in her 30s has been questioned after being caught with drugs at Dublin Airport yesterday. The Dublin-based lady was discovered to be “in possession of a small quantity of controlled drugs.” At the Ballymun Garda Station, she was interrogated before being let go without being charged. The drugs were forwarded for forensic examination. … Read more
Now that winter is over, many people are eager to take a vacation and enjoy the weather in warmer locales. With good rates on flights to Ibiza for the duration of this month, Spain is still a popular travel destination.But surprisingly, Albania is now a well-liked location for last-minute trips among Irish travellers. The country … Read more
An Aer Lingus jet preparing its takeoff from Dublin Airport was forced to make an emergency landing when a flock of birds hit the engine. The pilot informed the passengers that a “flock of pigeons” struck the right engine of the airbus A330-300. At 12:12 in the morning, the plane took off from the North … Read more
A flight from Dublin to Boston was forced to make a diversion to Iceland due to a “technical issue” with the aircraft. On Wednesday afternoon, Aer Lingus aircraft EI133 departed from Dublin Airport before announcing an emergency and doing a U-turn over the Atlantic. At Keflavik International Airport, all of the passengers thankfully exited safely, … Read more
Following a short flight suspension on Thursday night at Dublin Airport due to drone activity, Ryanair has demanded the resignation of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. Flights were suspended at 6.27 p.m. “due to confirmed drone activity,” the airport had earlier reported. By 6.59 p.m., flights resumed, and the incident was reported to gardai. In a … Read more
This weekend there will be a recruiting drive at Dublin Airport, with a variety of vacancies available. There will be two sessions for interested candidates this Friday and Saturday at the Radisson Hotel near Dublin Airport. Retail salespersons, airport search unit officers, cleaning team members, and technicians are among the positions that are highlighted. Due … Read more