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Irish Examiner
14 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Departure Lounge: Shannon's new routes take flight with a €150 discount for sun breaks
Direct from Shannon Shannon Airport's newest routes offer direct access to Madrid, Lapland and Madeira, and Munster holidaymakers can enjoy €150 off all sun holidays for those flying between June 2025 and December 2025. All you have to do is book your holiday online via Shannon Airport by June 30, 2025, and enter the promo code for two people sharing: sun150 or for solo traveller's promo code: sun75. Breaks include seven nights B&B at the five-star Melia Madeira Mare Hotel, from €599 per person, travelling in December 2025. Fun for all the family Heritage Awali in Mauritius Heritage Awali in Mauritius promises a memorable eco-adventure at its complimentary Kids Club with nature-based activities for all ages. From learning about marine life at the Yellow Submarine play centre to kids' own ecology passports and resident parakeets at the Bel Ombre Nature Reserve, it's extra special. Add in a golf course, open-air cinema nights at the boma, and an introduction to Sega dancing, and you'll see why it was rated as the 'Best Family Resort in Mauritius' at the 2023 World Travel Awards. All-inclusive rates from €483 per night based on two adults and two children sharing a Deluxe Sea View room. Deal of the week A bed at Lyrath Estate Lyrath Estate is hidden away in 170 acres in Co Kilkenny. This summer the five-star resort is offering an overnight Relax, Refresh & Reconnect package that includes breakfast in a bedroom with garden views, a grazing board and prosecco in your room, and access to The Spa's Thermal Suite. With all the fun of a luxury retreat, you can choose to splurge on afternoon tea, a spa treatment or even a spot of falconry. Bikes are available to explore the historic grounds too. From €155 per person sharing. Algarve luxury with kids Pine Cliffs Portugal's dramatic Algarve coastline is the idyllic setting of Pine Cliffs, a luxury resort promising very special family holidays. Wrapped in nature, the five-star award-winning destination is elegantly designed with a huge range of family-friendly activities, including one of Portugal's largest kids' clubs, a new tree climbing circuit, watersports and football academy with football legends this summer. There's a nine-hole golf course, eight swimming pools, and 15 restaurants and bars to keep everyone happy. A family of four can share a two-bedroom Pine Cliffs Garden Suite from €444 per night. Solo adventurers Friendship Travel's Turkey breaks Solo travellers looking for fun and companionship might fancy the sound of Friendship Travel's Forever Hotel holiday. The leading solo tour provider offers Turkish house party holidays all summer at The Forever Hotel in Oludeniz. With weekly departures from Dublin throughout July and August, the trip promises a mix of R&R, sunshine and company at the 19-room property reserved exclusively for these solo groups. €1,090 includes flights from Dublin, a double room for sole use, half board and Dalaman airport transfers.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Inside family home that offers ‘ultimate in town centre living' on Irish market for €295k and it boasts large garden
TAKE a look inside the family home that offers "ultimate in town centre living" on the Irish market for just €295k and it boasts a large garden. This stunning property is located in Ennis town, 6 The property is located in Ennis town centre Credit: Estate Agents Collect 6 And it is now on the Irish market for €295,000 Credit: Estate Agents Collect 6 It comes with spacious and bright interiors throughout Credit: Estate Agents Collect 6 The pad has been kept in a great condition by its owners Credit: Estate Agents Collect This semi-detached is a three-bedroom, two-bath that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners. And it is currently available for viewings. The house listing reads: "Located fronting on to Gallows Hill and St Flannan's College and the vast & mature green area, number 63 Collins Park offers the ultimate in town centre living with bright, spacious and well-proportioned living accommodation. "Rarely does a home come up for sale in this very much sought after location in Ennis Town." READ MORE IN MONEY It includes a substantial modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers. The kitchen has wooden flooring and fully fitted with oak-style cabinets, an oven and a dishwasher. Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house. The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, Most read in Money Along with being located in Ennis town centre, Shannon Airport and Limerick city are each within an hour's drive of the property. The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for Inside three bed family home on Irish market for €170k on 'generous site,' in 'desirable location' What's more, the family home extends to 115 square metres and has a stunning rear enclosed garden with a block storage shed. When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with carpet flooring and plenty of storage under the stairs. A This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere. There are two bathrooms in this family home, the first of which is fully tiled and includes a wash hand basin, a bath and a WC. FIRST FLOOR OFFERINGS Moving upstairs, there is a spacious and modern landing with a fabulous carpet on the stairs. On the The second bedroom is also spacious, with carpet flooring, wardrobes, and enough room for a king-size bed. The third bedroom is a modern single room with carpet flooring and plenty of There is also another family bathroom located upstairs, and it is fully tiled and includes a whb, wc and an electric shower. The back garden is another major bonus of this property, as it comes with ample amounts of space and light. The property is listed by DNG O'Sullivan Hurley and listed on 6 The pad is a three bedroom property Credit: Estate Agents Collect 6 It comes with a large rear garden Credit: Estate Agents Collect
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Skateboarder Tony Hawk rolls into Shannon Airport after Ireland getaway
Tony Hawk enjoyed a fruitful spell in Ireland and was spotted tearing up a skatepark in Cork last week Tony Hawk was spotted flying from Shannon Airport after a family holiday in Ireland. Photo: Shannon Airport A legendary skateboarder has been spotted jetting out of Shannon Airport after enjoying a getaway in Ireland. American skateboarder Tony Hawk enjoyed a fruitful spell in Ireland and was spotted tearing up a skatepark in Cork last week. The 57-year-old was holidaying with his family and spent two hours at the skatepark in Mallow before sharing the experience on social media. Staff from Shannon Airport posed with 'Birdman' as they shared a snap with the star on Friday evening. The caption read: 'Boarding pass for a boarding legend please. Our Graduate Management Trainee Adam met Tony Hawk. The absolute pleasures of airport life! Tony Hawk's latest Irish venture is an extension of a storied history in the country over the past decade. He married his wife, Cathy Goodman, at a ceremony at Adare Manor in Limerick on June 27, 2015. The San Diego native has been ranked as one of the most influential skateboarders of all time and is credited with bringing the sport to the mainstream. He won over 70 contests across a 17-year professional career and was known for introducing an array of tricks to the skateboarding world. Most notably, he was the first skateboarder to land a '900' – a trick involving two and a half mid-air rotations on a skateboard. Hawk's star has continued to rise since retiring from professional competition in 1999. Over 20 skateboarding games have been released in his name, including the launch of the best-selling Tony Hawks' Pro Skater series which initially ran from 1999-2002. After the series was credited with inspiring a generation of skateboarders in the early 2000s, an up-to-date remake was commissioned for the legendary Pro Skater 3 and 4 titles and is set to hit the shelves on July 11.
Irish Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
AG says he cannot help on legal query over Shannon flights that may aid Israel's Gaza war
Attorney General Rossa Fanning has told the Social Democrats that he is not in a position to assist after the party appealed to him to check whether Irish policy on flight inspection at Shannon Airport is consistent with EU customs law. The party's foreign affairs spokeswoman Patricia Stephenson had previously called on the EU anti-fraud watchdog, OLAF, to launch an investigation into the inspection of flights into Shannon which she said may be facilitating Israel's bombardment of Gaza . She also wrote to the Attorney General, along with her party colleague Gary Gannon, asking whether Irish policy is consistent with the State's legal duties under both EU law and the Genocide Convention. In a response, Mr Fanning wrote that while he appreciated the party had written to him 'with the public-spirited concern of conscientious members of the Oireachtas', he was unable to assist as his constitutional role 'does not extend to providing analysis of legal matters to individual members of the Oireachtas'. READ MORE He said that furthermore, 'it would be neither appropriate, nor in accordance with my legal position, for me to act as a conduit in bringing such concerns to the attention of the Government'. [ Ireland seeks 'legal clarity' over Shannon stopover for US deportation flights Opens in new window ] 'As members of the Oireachtas, I trust you will have the opportunity to express to Government directly the concerns you raise in the correspondence to DG TAXUD [Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union] and OLAF.' The Social Democrats have said there is credible evidence that military contractors and private aircraft carrying dual-use goods are moving through Irish airspace and Irish territory en route to Israel. Ms Stephenson has previously said that under EU customs law, Ireland is required to carry out risk-based inspections. 'That means prioritising flights operated by arms brokers or those on known weapons trade routes. That's what the law says - and right now, Ireland isn't following it,' she said. [ New aircraft inspection system planned to prevent illegal transport of weapons through Ireland Opens in new window ] Speaking on Friday after receiving the AG's letter, Ms Stephenson said: 'Given the response of the Attorney-General, it's now important that the Taoiseach clarifies if the Irish State is indeed in breach of EU law in choosing not to inspect planes that are arriving in Shannon and then travelling out of the European Union directly from Ireland. 'Obviously our concern is one of moral failure, regarding Gaza and the weapons travelling through Ireland, but the State can't continue to operate outside of EU Customs and VAT requirements while maintaining this appalling indifference to what is happening in Shannon Airport.'
BreakingNews.ie
17-06-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Senator calls for EU probe into lack of flight inspections at Shannon
A senator has asked an EU anti-fraud watchdog to investigate whether the State is failing to inspect 'high-risk flights' into Shannon Airport. Social Democrats Senator Patricia Stephenson said the party had written to Olaf requesting an investigation into Ireland's 'failure to inspect' the flights and enforce EU VAT obligations. Advertisement Speaking to reporters at Leinster House, she said there had been a 'lack of credible action from the Government when it comes to Gaza' as she focused on the flights into the airport. She said she had written to the watchdog to request that it inspects the Government's protocols and procedures for investigations of high-risk aircraft that are travelling through Ireland. 'Under EU legislation, the Government has an obligation to inspect high-risk aircraft,' she said. Ms Stephenson said this means military-contracted flights or aircraft using known military transport routes, for example, to Azerbaijan before being sold to Israel. Advertisement She said the Government had an obligation to conduct EU tax and customs duties and inspections to collect relevant duties if the flight is leaving the EU through Ireland. 'Whether the Government is doing that is a different question – because we've been told they can't possibly inspect flights.' Ms Stephenson said she wrote to Olaf last week and informed the Attorney General about the referral on Monday. She said she is yet to hear back but added that she did not expect Olaf to be 'fast moving'. Advertisement
