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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘You spoke and we listened' – Dublin Airport reveal new terminals feature that's ‘already big hit with passengers'
DUBLIN Airport has revealed a new feature in terminals that is "already a big hit with passengers". The country's biggest airport sees over 30 million people pass through it each year. 3 The new chargers will make travel a lot easier Credit: facebook 3 The new charging stations are in piers one, two, and four Credit: facebook But one major problem that jet-setters run into is a dead phone battery. And with wallets, boarding passes, and Although some passengers may carry a handy power bank with them, there are those who are left scrambling for a charging port. Luckily for holidaymakers, READ MORE IN TRAVEL The update came in response to long-standing calls for more charging points to be installed in the complex. The new charging ports are located in piers one, two, and four. For now, they are operating on a trial basis. If the trial run proves a success, the new charging points will be installed fully throughout the airport. Most read in News Travel The new stations are fast-charging and have multiple outlets so more than one person can charge their device. 'I'm jumping with joy' say Dublin Airport passengers as another new food spot 'officially lands' in Terminal One And they cater for wireless and non-wireless charging, as well as USB and USB-C chargers. Airport bosses took to Posting on "You spoke and we listened! Our new trial charging hubs - located on piers 1, 2 and 4 - are already proving a big hit with passengers. "All going well, we'll install these throughout both terminals, offering both wired and wireless charging." Delighted customers took to the comment section to praise the idea. One person said: "Awesome, I encountered these in a London train station a few years ago, brilliant idea." Another put in: "The wireless charging is a great idea!" A third put in: "Brilliant. These are excellent. Well done, Dublin Airport." And a fourth penned: "Well done, Dublin Airport, you listened and acted." Another person commented: "Thank you so, so much." 3 Airport bosses took to social media to share the update Credit: facebook
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Like clapping when the plane lands' – Dublin Airport ruthlessly troll Chelsea over Europa Conference League triumph
DUBLIN Airport's social media team mocked Chelsea's jubilant celebrations after winning the Europa Conference League. The Blues produced a second-half comeback 3 Dublin Airport's social media team are a witty bunch who routinely mock Premier League giants Credit: PA:Press Association 3 Chelsea became the first club to win the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League Credit: Getty 3 Not the Dublin Airport social media team were all that impressed... Credit: @DublinAirport The turnaround sparked joyous scenes at full-time as Cole Palmer and Co celebrated to the nth degree. That particular scene provoked plenty of derision from rival fans given it's the third-tier European competition and a giant club only ends up in it after severely under-performing the previous campaign. Dublin Airport's social media team were among the haters as they posted a witty photo of Chelsea aces merrily dancing. It was captioned: "Celebrating winning the Conference League = clapping when the plane lands." Read More On Irish Football They have recent previous in this regard too. After Man United added the cherry on top of their disastrous cake of a season by losing the Europa League showpiece, In that instance the staff tweeted a photo of an empty departure gate with the caption: "Irish Manchester United fans heading to Champions League games next season." But in five years' time it's highly unlikely many people will remember the heady night in Poland when the youngest squad in the Premier League came of age by coming from behind to see off Real Betis. Most read in Football The trophy itself will easily masquerade as a waste-paper bin in the manager's office and time will move on for a club convinced it is on the way back to greatness as it should be after Yet it almost wasn't so. Maresca had to make drastic changes to his team and to the mentality in order to get over the line. Shocking moment Chelsea fans brawl & throw glasses as violence erupts in Poland ahead of Conference League final His young team was a bag of nerves in the first half and as such went behind inside ten minutes to a team comprised of veterans and cast offs, managed by a bloke exactly the same age as Maresca's dad. They were run ragged by the sublime skills of Isco, a former They shot themselves in the foot with nervy, slack passing as they struggled to get to grips with the occasion and could have been more than the one goal down they were at half time. But when you play with kids you can win things and they learn quickly. Maresca He surgically removed PALMER POWER To the extent that Two goals in five minutes, the 65th and 70th, saw Chelsea come roaring back and both were teed up by Palmer from the right hand side. Sub Chelsea have now officially won it, or bought it all depending on your viewpoint. But their squad is priced at around £750 million, more than five times that of their opponents here. Next season instead of Betis it will be Not that they didn't struggle when faced with the first decent team to confront them the entire time. It shows there is still a lot to do.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Dublin Airport tease ‘coming very soon' announcement ahead of ‘double signing' as fans guess at new addition
DUBLIN Airport have teased another vague 'coming very soon' announcement as passengers struggle to figure out the new addition. 2 A teaser picture shared alongside the hint features an outline of Asia Credit: Social media - Dublin Airport They said: "The great double signings of all time". The post features four pictures, three snaps of two football star players in the And the fourth picture features a green background with "coming very soon" text, teasing that something new is coming to the airport. Passengers quickly discovered that the letter 'O' in "coming" is replaced with a black silhouette of the READ MORE ON DUBLIN AIRPORT One holidaymaker wrote: "New routes to Asia incoming?" Another person added: "It could be two of the following places? One unimpressed passenger said: "You guys know we have Dublin Airport responded: "What's 'irony' in Most read in News Travel Another passenger quickly caught on that the new addition could be a new Asian food outlet for the terminals due to the mention of Korean language. He said: "Kimchi is quite irony. It's the cabbage. Until it's confirmed otherwise I'm calling new Asian food outlets." Emotional scenes as Irish Lebanon peacekeepers arrive home in Dublin Airport It is rumoured that Dublin Airport was planning to introduce a new food outlet that is focused on Asian cuisine over the years. It is unknown when the airport will announce the new arrival, but it is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks as the busy travel season is around the corner. DUBLIN AIRPORT'S MAJOR UPDATE Elsewhere, The airport have submitted an application to upgrade an area that's popular with locals and tourists for watching planes come and go. The proposed development at the The Mound on the Old Airport Road would see a solar-powered Aircraft Observation Facility. The plans were first submitted in summer of 2024. Posting on social media 'COMMUNITY WANTS IT' Officials have said plans are a "step closer" to reaching fruition after additional information was submitted to the planning authority. They said: "A new viewing facility at Dublin Airport has moved a step closer after we submitted additional information to the planning authority about our plans to revamp The Mound on the Old Airport Road. "We know how much the community wants it and hope we can get the green light soon." The site offers a clear view of the facility's south runway and cross-wind runway. Proposed plans include an elevated covered platform with seating, a bike park and a car park with 22 parking spaces. 2 The exterior entrance sign on the side of the building, at Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport, Ireland, on a sunny day with broken clouds, and a bus coach waiting outside Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dublin Airport announce major change in Terminal One as passengers say it ‘looks great'
DUBLIN Airport has announced a major change in Terminal One - and passengers say it "looks great". Ireland's Advertisement 3 Dublin Airport has revealed their new posters in Terminal One Credit: Dublin Airport 3 It features images of famous events and visits throughout its history Credit: Dublin Airport This fantastic display was revealed by the airport this week and highlights some major moments from the spots 85-year The posters feature historical profiles and images of events and visits that took place at the airport. Among those featured are Dublin Airport said on Facebook: "We've freshened up the posters on the walk to the 100 gates in T1, profiling some of the iconic moments in Dublin Airport's 85 year history. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL "Next time you're passing through, stop and learn about when Muhammad All, The Rolling Stones and many more visited the airport." The first poster passengers will see is when Dublin Airport first opened in 1940, followed by Up next is a poster of Muhammad Ali's visit in 1972 and Pope John Paul II in 1979. And the airport also took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share that there is a special plaque on their airfield dedicated to the former Pope. Advertisement Most read in News Travel He came to the airport during his I camped in Dublin Airport to save on hotel fees - here's how it went The plaque is on the Terminal 1 airfield, so Dublin Airport shared the fact last year ahead of the 45th anniversary of the famous visit. The post reads: "Did you know there's a special plaque on our airfield at Dublin Airport to mark the spot where John Paul II kissed the ground when he arrived in September 1979. Advertisement "He was the first pope to ever visit Ireland. "Look out for it next time you're flying from T1." On the plaque it reads: "This is where his Holiness Pope John Paul II first touched Irish soil on the occasion of the first ever visit by a pope to Ireland." 'They look great' Dublin Airport is now encouraging passengers to take a moment to view the posters the next time they are travelling through Terminal 1. Advertisement Flyers have taken to the comment section to share their thoughts on the new posters. One person wrote: "Saw them last weekend. They look great." Another person said: "I love when you display the history as such as it gives us Irish a very proud moment." 3 Dublin Airport is encouraging passengers to stop by the posters Credit: Dublin Airport Advertisement
