Philip Bromwell

Workers at Dublin Airport are facing the quietest Christmas in decades

Airport staff face quietest Christmas in decades

A year ago today, Dublin Airport announced it was looking forward to its busiest Christmas on record. Twelve months and one pandemic later, staff are all too aware that this festive period will be the quietest in decades.

Coronavirus • 16 Dec 20

Dublin Airport estimates that just 137,000 people are due to travel through the airport this Christmas compared to almost 1.2 million last year

Dublin Airport predicts 88% slump in passenger numbers

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport for the Christmas season are expected to be down by 88% compared to the same time last year, as Covid-19 continues to have a devastating impact on traffic levels at Irish airports.

Business • 11 Dec 20

Ruairí Holohan spoke to the Taoiseach over Zoom about society and the LGBTQ+ community

Gay teenager tells Taoiseach of homophobic bullying

A teenager from Drogheda has spoken with the Taoiseach about the everyday homophobia he experiences.

Ireland • 20 Nov 20

Úna O'Connor has dedicated her latest work to her father who died after contracting Covid-19

Photographer's tribute to late father who had Covid-19

A photographer from Dublin has dedicated her latest work to her father who died after contracting Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20

Anthony Gorman has been 'inundated' with orders for his handmade reindeer decorations

Christmas reindeer orders fly in for Co Offaly teen

A teenager from Co Offaly has been "inundated" with orders for his handmade reindeer decorations after his mother put up a post in a popular Facebook group.

Ireland • 09 Nov 20

Rebeca Sanchez, who is originally from Seville, will sing and dance in a programme of works by Spanish composers

Co Cavan healthcare worker performs on national stage

A dream has come true for a healthcare worker from Co Cavan after she performed with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall.

Arts and Culture • 23 Oct 20

Taylor O'Brien is one of the teenagers participating in the 'Hair Together' initiative

'Hair Together' project for Dublin teens is a cut above

A pilot project to provide teenagers from Dublin with hairdressing and barbering skills has been declared a success, despite the Covid-19 restrictions that continue to impact the industry.

Dublin • 21 Oct 20