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The EPA says 55% of Ireland's wastewater treatment plants failed national pollution standards. Poor operation and maintenance is behind half the failures, though raw sewage discharges are down from 29 towns to 11. irelandwide.com/over-half-of…
Ireland's quick service chains added a net 32 outlets in the year to August 2026. Chicken led with 19.6% growth, while coffee and bakery chains shrank. irelandwide.com/chicken-chai…
🇮🇪 Around 80 Irish tourism businesses are heading to London for World Travel Market 2026!
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Irish hotels, ferries, airlines and attractions are heading to ExCeL London for World Travel Market, 3 to 5 November. See who is on the Irish exhibitor list. irelandwide.com/irish-exhibi…
Plans for a Fáilte Ireland-supported watersports facility at Killiney Beach are back in public consultation. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council opened a revised Part 8 process on October 30. irelandwide.com/d-n-laoghair…
Weekly social welfare rates rise by €10 from January 2027 for about 1.6 million people, with a new €500 cost of disability payment and Fuel Allowance up €5 to €43. irelandwide.com/getting-a-we…
Flights at Charles de Gaulle and Orly are running normally after 320,000 joined cost-of-living protests across France. Only two cancellations at CDG. A rail strike is planned for 5 November. irelandwide.com/flying-throu…
European visitors to Ireland hit 189.2k in September, up 7.7% on a year earlier but still 46.8% below September 2019. The CSO's 2023 methodology change complicates the comparison. irelandwide.com/more-europea…
Tolls are rising from 1 January 2027. M50 cars pay 10 to 20 cent more and the Dublin Port Tunnel southbound morning peak toll goes from €14 to €15. The M3 stays the same for cars. irelandwide.com/driving-the-…
Visiting Ireland in winter? Dublin gets about 7 hours 30 minutes of daylight on 21 December 2026, and sights like Kilkenny Castle shut 25 to 27 Dec. Weather, daylight and opening hours explained. irelandwide.com/visiting-ire…
Sun cream or ski gloves? Aer Lingus’ winter plans leave that decision with you. The airline says Cancún gets its first full season, Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham join the winter line-up, and Dublin and Cork have winter sun options. Packing is on you. irelandwide.com/aer-lingus-w…
An Irish Town Is Attracting Large Numbers of American Visitors irelandwide.com/irish-town-a…
A mild morning in Westport isn’t Croagh Patrick giving you the all-clear. May and June offer longer daylight, but summit wind and visibility matter more than the month. Planning for Reek Sunday? That’s a pilgrimage day, not just another ordinary walk. irelandwide.com/when-to-clim…
11am doesn’t mean your bus is back to normal. Dublin Marathon diversions start at 8am on Sunday, October 25: route 11 won’t run before 11am, and route 14 has no northside service until then. We’ve set out the changes and temporary boarding points. irelandwide.com/dublin-marat…
Food alone doesn’t explain this crowd. A study drawing on 2,136 Irish sightings suggests food affects how often basking sharks gather off Donegal, while attraction to other sharks shapes group size. Dinner matters. So, apparently, does the company. irelandwide.com/why-basking-…
Oyster dredging in two Irish bays isn’t a done deal. IFI wants public views on proposed annual licences for Tralee Bay and Lough Swilly covering 2027–2032. Environmental documents are out, and the decision could be approval with conditions—or refusal. irelandwide.com/oyster-dredg…
Walking the 168 km Blackwater Way? Pack reliable waterproofs, broken-in boots, offline maps, and layers for changeable weather. This multi-day checklist helps you prepare for the trail and keep your pack practical.
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Planning a road trip through Connemara, Galway and Mayo? Pack for Ireland’s changeable weather with waterproof layers, sturdy shoes, driving documents and offline maps.
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Could proposed EU cabin-bag rules make flights more expensive? Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says they could, but no fare increase has been announced. Here’s what the proposal could mean for passengers and what to check before you fly.
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One island, two jurisdictions, two currencies — and 32 counties squeezed into a surprisingly manageable drive. These 25 facts cover Ireland’s geography, language, history, music and the everyday details worth knowing before you go. irelandwide.com/25-facts-abo…
