Taoiseach Micheál Martin launches Tourism Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Madrid
10th March 2026 at 5:56 pm Taoiseach Micheál Martin has joined Tourism Ireland to launch ‘Semana de Irlanda’ (Ireland Week) at the Gran Vía metro station in Madrid. ‘Semana de Irlanda’ is a key part of the organisation’s extensive programme of St Patrick’s Day promotional activity
Stena Line at launch of Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026
10th March 2026 at 4:24 pm Stena Line has issued a rallying call to all Irish businesses to weigh-in behind Special Olympics Ireland’s ‘Support an Athlete’ campaign. In October 2025 Stena Line announced a new four-year sponsorship of Special Olympics Ireland, running until 2028.
More than 850,000 passengers expected at Dublin Airport during busy St Patrick’s Festival period
10th March 2026 at 2:29 pm Dublin Airport is preparing for its busiest period of the year so far, with more than 850,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport for a mixture of St Patrick’s Day celebrations, Six Nations rugby and Cheltenham Festival.
Shannon Airport to welcome 40,000 passengers travelling this St. Patrick’s Day period – a 7% increase on 2025
10th March 2026 at 12:14 pm Shannon Airport is set to enjoy one of its busiest St. Patrick’s Day periods in recent years, with 40,000 passengers expected through its doors - a 7% increase compared to 2025 figures.
Double Space Anniversary, Double The Fun at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
10th March 2026 at 11:03 am Celebrating the power of space to bring the world together, Yuri’s Night is a series of parties around the world, which take place every year on and around the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human in space (12 April 1961) and the launch of the first Space Shuttle (12 April 1981).
CLIA marks record breaking RiverView with event and training announcements
10th March 2026 at 10:47 am Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is currently hosting its annual river conference, RiverView, with a record 600 agents and cruise partners attending. The event has returned to Amsterdam - which was most recently the host venue in 2024
Visit USA Travel Trade Webinar Series
9th March 2026 at 4:00 pm We are delighted to announce a new series of webinars that is designed to educate and inspire the Irish travel trade on the USA.
2026 College Football Classic Pre-Sale
9th March 2026 at 12:23 pm Don't miss your chance to meet eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick. Secure this exclusive opportunity by signing up for Pre Sale access and purchasing your 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic ticket during the Pre Sale window.
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up almost +10% in February
9th March 2026 at 12:15 pm More than 2.3 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport in February 2026, representing a +9.7% increase compared with February 2025, as demand for travel through Ireland’s main gateway remained strong.
Aer Lingus flies Retirement Plan nominees to Hollywood
6th March 2026 at 1:11 pm There was excitement in Dublin Airport today as Irish Oscar nominees Andrew Freedman and John Kelly took off for Hollywood. The duo was given a warm Aer Lingus welcome as they boarded flight EI069 for Los Angeles, where their film Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short at the 98th Academy Awards.