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Spain enforces three new rules for Brits using cash while on holiday
Bristol Post
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July 4, 2025
While card payment has become the norm across most of Europe by 2025, there are still some establishments that might favour cash. This could imply that if you're planning a Spanish getaway, withdrawing some Euros to use during your travels might...
French air traffic strike hits Dublin: 16 flights cancelled.
Euro Weekly News
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July 4, 2025
A commercial flight crosses European airspace as travel disruptions ripple from French strikes. Credit: Tookapic from Pexels via Canva.com What started in French airspace is now being felt on Irish tarmac. On July 3, French strikes grounded 16...
National News More travel disruption as 14 flights from Dublin Airport cancelled Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport 49 minutes ago
Meath Chronicle
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James Cox Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport. It is largely due to French air traffic control strikes and ground strikes in Finland. Meanwhile, Ryanair's boss is calling for the European...
Ireland Opens New Embassy Building in Japan; Visiting Irish Prime Minister Pledges Commitment to Bilateral Ties
The Japan News
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July 3, 2025
The Japan News From left: Hisayuki Fujii, state minister of foreign affairs, Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Princess Hisako of Takamado and Irish Ambassador to Japan Damien Cole pose for a photo outside Ireland House Tokyo in Shinjuku Ward,...
PREVIEW: Tipp ladies travel into the dragon's den to tackle fancied Meath side this Sunday
Tipperary Star
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July 4, 2025
Lidl Ladies Senior Football Championship quarter-final Tipperary vs Meath, Sunday, July 6 in Pairc Tailteann, Navan @ 5:30pm It doesn’t get any easier for Tipperary lady footballers in their quest for a first All-Ireland senior title in 45 years...
Oasis fans travel from Australia for band’s first gig in 16 years
Express & Star
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July 4, 2025
Fans waiting to see Oasis perform their first live show in 16 years have said they have been “waiting for this day” all their lives and “wouldn’t miss it for the world”. Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff on...
Philippines Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Expand At An AAGR Of 7.2% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investments In Transport, Tourism And Industrial Projects
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Philippine construction sector set to grow 6.2% in 2025, driven by increased public-private investments in infrastructure and renewable energy. Loans and permits boost industry, with a 7.2% annual growth expected...
Irish businessman Liam Lynch awarded Freedom of City of London
The Irish Post
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July 2, 2025
IRISH businessman Liam Lynch, founder of L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. After arriving in the city at the age of 17, Lynch laid the foundations for his business with the purchase of a single...
More travel disruption as 14 flights from Dublin Airport cancelled
Breaking News from Ireland
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Passengers can expect further delays to flights today, with 14 cancelled from Dublin Airport. It is largely due to French air traffic control strikes and ground strikes in Finland. Meanwhile, Ryanair's boss is calling for the European Commission...
National Lottery winner reveals what she will spend jackpot on before going on holiday
GB News
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July 4, 2025
A lucky National Lottery player has paid off her mortgage after scooping £350,000. The woman, from Kent, took home the cash after matching all five numbers on the Lotto HotPicks draw. The game costs just £1 to play, with prizes ranging from £6 to...
Holiday Travel: The Airports To Avoid This July 4th
Simple Flying
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July 3, 2025
Airports across the country traditionally see a spike in traffic around the US Independence Day holiday. In 2025, with July 4th falling on a Friday, the number of people taking to the skies is expected to be higher than ever. Large hub airports...
11 New Books To Read On Your Summer Holidays
The Gloss Magazine
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July 4, 2025
by Edel Coffey Add these new releases to your summer reading list … The novel that everyone is getting excited about this summer is NOTES ON INFINITY (Michael Joseph, €16.99), the debut from Austin Taylor. Described as Normal People (Sally Rooney)...
Dublin job is Ger Brennan’s to turn down, while Gavin Devlin is well placed to land Louth role
The Irish Times
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It’s the season of travelling funfairs and unnaturally pink candy floss – but the GAA’s intercounty managerial merry-go-round has also whirled to life earlier than expected. The All-Ireland hurling semi-finals will take centre stage this weekend,...
14 flights to and from Ireland cancelled Friday as French air traffic control strikes continue
Irish Independent
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Several flights from Ireland are affected by the latest bout of ATC industrial action “In addition to flights to/from France being cancelled, this strike will also affect all French overflights,” it said. “Most disrupted passengers are not even...
How could European summer strikes scupper your holiday?
STV News
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July 4, 2025
A series of summer strikes in Europe affecting flights, trains and hotels are threatening to derail British holidaymakers’ trips. Ongoing strikes across mainland Europe are likely to cause delays and even cancellations, and travellers are being...
1 Win keys to a dream home in the West of Ireland worth $425,000 2 Irish comfort foods to whip up when you need a homestyle treat 3 Traditional Irish hearty vegetable soup recipe 4 Is there a proper way to drink a pint of Guinness? Or are the rules…
IrishCentral
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July 4, 2025
It’s a stunning home in the heart of Connemara, Ireland, and it could be yours for just €100! Connemara Chamber launched their hugely exciting Win a Home in Clifden raffle earlier this year, and it’s proving to be a great success with tickets...
Cork and Dublin Airports enjoy summer boost with record figures for June
Irish Examiner
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July 4, 2025
The summer months have kicked off with a record number of passengers passing through both Cork and Dublin Airport. New figures released by the DAA on Friday show Cork Airport welcomed 355,000 people last month, up more than 15% compared to the...
European travel delays expected as air traffic controllers strike in France
The National News
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Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Thursday, with more expected to be scrapped on Friday, as French air-traffic controllers go on strike. Air France, easyJet and Ryanair are some of the airlines caught up in the disruption, affecting operations...
Andy Farrell: Owen decision is ‘not just my call’ as British & Irish Lions boss explains controversial inclusion in extreme detail
Planet Rugby
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July 4, 2025
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has explained his decision to call up his son Owen to the squad in Australia. The former England captain endured an injury-stricken season with Racing 92 and hasn’t played any international rugby...
Day of fundraising in Ardoyne this Saturday to support young Palestinians' visit to Ireland
Belfast Media
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A GROUP of musicians and artists from North Belfast are to hold a day of fundraising this Saturday to support young people from Palestine and their upcoming trip to Ireland. On July 20, a group of dancers, musicians and footballers will travel...