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
A TD has suggested that Dublin Airport be held financially responsible if management fails to ensure that there is a drone-free zone around the airport. Following three days of disruption at the facility over the weekend, Fine GColm Brophy stated that it is Dublin Airport’s responsibility to prevent drone operations in the area, Breaking news … Read more
Following three incidents within a few days that disrupted thousands of passengers’ flights, Gardai are now “fully investigating” recent drone appearances at Dublin Airport. Yesterday, flights from the airport were once again temporarily halted after a drone was spotted on the airfield, risking the security of the passengers. Thousands of passengers were delayed as a result … Read more
For the third time recently, flights had to be halted after a drone was spotted on the airfield at Dublin Airport on Monday evening. Following the latest incident, hundreds of passengers landed at Belfast or Shannon Airports. All flights that were in the air and coming toward the airport were informed of the problem by … Read more
Ryanair has called for action by the Government over the disruption at Dublin Airport caused by drones. Over the past two days, several flights had to be diverted away from Dublin Airport after a drone was spotted close to the runway. Following the suspension of flights due to two confirmed drone sightings shortly after 2 … Read more
After a drone was spotted at Dublin Airport on Friday evening, a number of flights were cancelled. Following the sighting, flights bound for Dublin Airport were diverted to Shannon and Belfast Airports. Flights scheduled to depart from Dublin Airport were temporarily put on hold, Dublin Live reported. A Dublin Airport spokesperson said: “Flight operations at … Read more
As “severe” frost and icy stretches are about to arrive, Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for the entire country. The notice is in effect starting at 5 p.m. on Sunday and lasts until 12 p.m. on Monday. The forecaster said: “A severe frost and further icy stretches will set in on … Read more
Ryanair Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary has raised concerns that Dublin Airport may not have enough security staff for the Christmas period. Speaking to TDs and Senators at the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee, O’Leary said that Ryanair was currently engaging with the Dublin Airport authority (DAA) over the issue of staffing shortages. “We are concerned … Read more