‘Good news' Major boost for Irish holidaymakers as popular airport announces brand new food spot just open
A MAJOR boost is on the way for Irish holidaymakers as Dublin Airport has opened a brand new food spot.
Roasted Notes has officially opened it's doors at Dublin
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Roasted Notes has opened its doors ahead of the busy summer season
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The new spot serves coffee and food
Credit: Dublin Airport
The new food spot opened this week to the delight of passengers.
Located at Terminal Two, Roasted Notes will now be serving cakes,
Dublin Airport chiefs have taken to
They said: "Good news! Another new coffee spot has just opened at Dublin Airport… Welcome to T2 Arrivals, Roasted Notes!"
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The new opening comes ahead of Dublin Airport's busiest season, which sees more than 10 million passengers between May and August every year.
In a clip posted on
, the airport warned: "Airport security tip: Hoodies off when heading off! Simple."
The clip revealed a passenger heading through security with his jumper still on.
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In a caption inserted into the post, the team wrote: "This is why we keep reminding passengers 'hoodies off when heading off."
He can be seen putting his luggage along with his laptop into the tray.
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He then advances towards the scanner, with a staff member saying: "Now sir, come on ahead."
They then tell him to put his feet on the yellow marks, before asking if he can remove the jumper.
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The passenger then said: "I've actually got something really embarrassing on underneath."
The staff member then replies by saying: "Hoodies off when heading off."
The passenger then removes the hoodie to reveal a
In a caption inserted into the post, the team wrote: "It's at this moment he realised he had f****d up."
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Hilariously, the staff member then tells the passenger: "Okay, now I understand," while covering his mouth.
Passengers took to the comments to share their opinions on the video, which poked fun at Manchester United supporters after their notoriously bad season.
One person said: "I'm a United season ticket holder and it made me laugh, but there's quite a few on here who don't seem to get the humour!!"
Another person wrote: "Was asked in March when I flew I had nothing on underneath it so got a security got a free feel lol.
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"Girl in front of me had a baggy top on not huddy and she was told to take it off too."
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The new food spot is now open at Dublin Airport
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