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Three quarters of all trips to Ireland in the year so far came from Europe - with Britain being a major contributor to that figure

More than 7m trips made to Ireland by November

More than 1.84m people travelled to Ireland between September and November, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 6.4% on the same period of 2013.

Business • 22 Dec 14

Almost €2bn was spent by those travelling abroad during the third quarter of the year

Overseas trips up at the expense of local travel

There were fewer domestic trips made by Irish residents during the third quarter than in the same period of last year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 18 Dec 14

Almost 6m people have visited Ireland in the first nine months of the year

7.9% rise in trips to Ireland during Q3 - CSO

More than 2.4m trips were made to Ireland between July and September of this year, according to the Central Statistics Office, up 7.9% on the same period of 2013.

Business • 11 Dec 14

Both companies specialise in travel-related software that makes it easier for the likes of airlines to sell additional services

Canadian firm to acquire OpenJaw for €33.5m

Travel technology firm OpenJaw is to be acquired by a Canadian firm in a deal worth €33.5m.

Business • 03 Dec 14

1.8m overseas trips were made during the second quarter - the majority of which were classified as holidays

3.4% rise in trips made by Irish residents - CSO

There was a 3.4% rise in the number of trips taken by Irish residents during the second quarter of the year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 02 Oct 14

More than 2.3m trips were made to Ireland between May and July alone

4.3m travelled to Ireland in first half of year

Almost 4.3 million people travelled to Ireland during the first half of the year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 27 Aug 14

There have been more than 3.47m trips to Ireland in the first half of the year

Trips to Ireland up 12.3% between April and June

There were more than 2.12 million trips made to Ireland between April and June, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office, up 12.3% on the same period of last year.

Business • 28 Jul 14

The scheme allows pass-holders to travel free on State-funded transport

Free travel scheme solution possible - CTTC

The National Director of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland, has said he is optimistic that a solution can be reached, to address concerns that the free travel pass scheme is not covering the costs of transport companies who operate it.

News • 30 Jun 14

There was a sharp rise in the number of trips to France during the first quarter

Overseas trips down in first quarter - CSO

The number of overseas trips made by Irish residents fell 9% in the first quarter of the year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 30 Jun 14

Ryanair had previously signalled plans for a family travel package

Ryanair announces family travel package

Ryanair has announced details of a new product which offers discounts to families travelling with the airline.

Business • 17 Jun 14

The first three months of 2014 represented the best quarter for visits to Ireland since 2009

Trips to Ireland up in first three months of 2014

More than 1.34 million people travelled to Ireland in the first three months of the year, according to the Central Statistics Office, a 7.3% rise on the same period of last year.

Business • 29 Apr 14

There will be disruption to air travel to France today

Irish passengers affected by French air strike

There is disruption to flights in and out of France today because of a strike by air traffic controllers there.

News • 18 Mar 14

There were more than 2.1m outbound trips made between July and September

Irish residents took more summer trips in 2013

The number of trips taken by Irish residents rose between July and September when compared to the same period of 2012, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 24 Jan 14

Gardaí and Fire crew deal with a downed tree between Freshford and Urlingford, Co Kilkenny (pic: @GardaTraffic)

Thousands to remain without power overnight

ESB Networks has said almost five thousand customers will remain without power overnight following severe storms around the country.

News • 27 Dec 13

The number of trips made by Irish residents overseas increased by 1.5% in the third quarter, CSO figures show

Third quarter tourism earnings up 15.7%

The number of overseas trips to Ireland increased from 2.1 million in the third quarter of last year to 2.26 million trips in the third quarter of this year.

Business • 20 Dec 13

The IATA forecasts are higher than it had anticipated in September

Global airline profits of $12.9bn in 2013 - IATA

Global airline profits will total $12.9 billion in 2013 and a record $19.7 billion next year due to lower jet fuel costs and improved efficiency, the International Air Transport Association has said.

Business • 12 Dec 13

Fog caused travel disruption and delays in London with more than 70 flight cancellations

Fog affects flights at London airports

Fog has swept over the south east of England, causing delays and cancellations at London airports.

News • 11 Dec 13

There were fears of further delays for passengers after technical problems with British NATS yesterday

Irish airlines back on schedule following delays

Aer Lingus and Ryanair are operating full schedules today following delays and cancellations yesterday due to a fault at an air traffic control centre in England.

News • 09 Dec 13

More than three million overseas trips were taken by Irish residents during the first half of 2013

Number of overseas trips down slightly - CSO

Irish residents took almost 1.81 million overseas trips between April and June of this year, according to the Central Statistics Office, down slightly on the same period of 2012.

Business • 13 Nov 13

Ryanair promised one million more passengers on Irish routes after the travel tax was scrapped

Ryanair announces eight new Shannon routes

Ryanair has announced plans for eight new routes from Shannon Airport, which will begin operating in April 2014.

Business • 24 Oct 13

Around 4.75 million people have travelled to Ireland in the first nine months of 2013

Trips to Ireland rose 6.7% between June and August

More than 2.26 million people travelled to Ireland in the three months to the end of August, according to the Central Statistics Office, a 6.7% increase on the same period of 2012.

Business • 26 Sep 13

The number of North American visitors to Ireland was up 15% in the first half of the year

Trips to Ireland up 5.4% in first half of 2013

The number of trips made to Ireland in the first half of 2013 is 5.4% higher than in the same period of last year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 24 Jul 13

The number of outbound trips by Irish residents fell 1.9% in the first quarter of the year

Fewer trips taken by Irish residents - CSO

Irish residents took fewer domestic trips in the first three months of the year when compared to the same period of 2012, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 11 Jul 13

There were 13% more visitors from North America between January and May

Trips to Ireland rose 6.4% in Jan-May 2013 - CSO

There was a 6.4% increase in the number of trips made to Ireland in the first five months of the year compared to the same period of 2012, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 01 Jul 13

Overseas visitors put €688m into the economy in the first three months of the year

Increase in overseas visitors in early 2013 - CSO

There was a 7.3% increase in the number of visitors to Ireland in the first three months of the year when compared to the same period last year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 20 Jun 13