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New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland's major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.

Ray McBride, Galway city-born, was a multitude: dancer, singer, actor, writer, runner. And also a “forever friend” to sports journalist Frank Greally.

Shannon Airport has recorded a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 1.17 million passengers, an 12% increase on the same period last year, driven by an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a seven per cent increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025.

There is fierce activity in Rinville these days, as builders work to complete Galway’s first purpose-built, five star hotel in two decades.

Shannon Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14 per cent jump on the same time last year, as the popularity of St. Brigid’s bank holiday getaways soars.

Returned or soon to be returned Irish emigrants who want to start or develop a business have until tomorrow Friday (January 16) to apply for a free government business development programme.

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

Connacht Rugby is to lose long-standing coach Cullie Tucker, who is now moving into the Ireland set-up as the men’s U20 coach.