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The Irish Sun
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Ryanair launch new flash sale with flights to top city break spots including London and Edinburgh
RYANAIR has launched a new flash sale for Irish holidaymakers - with cheap flights to top destinations in Europe from just €19.99. For those planning on taking a city break in Europe in the coming months, the budget airline has you covered with its fantastic fares. 5 Ryanair has launched a new flash sale for cheap flights to European city spots Credit: AFP or licensors 5 The sale starts from just €19.99 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 All Irish airports are included in the sale Credit: Alamy However, holidaymakers must act fast, as the offer ends tomorrow at midnight on August 7. The flash sale includes a range of European hotspots, providing an affordable opportunity for those planning their 2025 getaways before winter approaches. But the cheap seats are quickly selling out, as thousands of holidaymakers are busy making their last-minute travel plans. Ryanair offers cheap flights from Dublin Airport to hotspots of the United Kingdom, including Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester. And there are flights to Luxembourg, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, as it boasts incredible wine regions, fantastic local festivals and gorgeous landscape views. The major sale also applies to Kerry Airport, Knock Airport, Cork Airport and Shannon Airport. Kerry Airport only offers flights to Manchester and London in the United Kingdom. And Knock Airport offers cheap flights to Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Cologne. Cork Airport provides cheap fares to Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Liverpool and Manchester. Lastly, Shannon Airport offers flights to Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool and London. Fans shocked as rock star worth £111m is seen queuing for Ryanair flight LIMITED DAYS However, some airports only offer a limited number of flight opportunities, as Kerry Airport offers flights to Manchester on Mondays and Fridays. Knock Airport to Cologne, Germany, can only be flown on Thursdays and Sundays. Cork Airport only offers four days of flight opportunities during the week for Birmingham. Shannon Airport offers flights to Liverpool on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Most airports with flights to London and Edinburgh are mostly operated every day. The valid travel period is from September 1 and October 30, 2025. Ryanair said: "Terms and conditions apply and promotional fares are subject to availability. "Read more here. Book by 07/08/25 for travel between 01/09/25 and 30/10/25." 5 Irish holidaymakers can travel to the UK, Germany or Luxembourg Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Here's who Kerry International Film Festival have chosen as recipient of 2025 Maureen O'Hara Award
First introduced in 2008, the Maureen O'Hara Award was among the earliest accolades dedicated solely to recognising the achievements of women in film and television. The inaugural recipient was Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, and over the years, the award has honoured a diverse range of women both in front of and behind the camera, most recently producer Rebecca O'Flanagan in 2024. Fiona Shaw, widely regarded as one of Ireland's finest actors, has enjoyed an illustrious career across both stage and screen. Known for her powerful performances in productions such as Electra and As You Like It, she has twice received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress (1990, 1994), was appointed CBE in 2001 for services to drama, and earned a Tony Award nomination in 2002 for her performance in Medea on Broadway. Shaw made her film debut in Jim Sheridan's My Left Foot (1989) and has since built a prolific screen career with credits including The Butcher Boy (1997), The Tree of Life (2011), Ammonite (2020), and more recently Hot Milk and Park Avenue (both 2025). She is also well known for her role as Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter films (2001–2010). On television, Shaw earned widespread acclaim for her performance in Killing Eve (2018–2022), which won her a BAFTA and multiple Emmy nominations. Additional notable roles include appearances in Fleabag (2019), for which she received another Emmy nod, and Andor (2022), which brought further BAFTA and Critics Choice Super Award nominations. Speaking about receiving the award, Fiona Shaw had the following to say: "Maureen O'Hara took on studio sexism despite knowing it would limit her career, but she herself was limitless - on and off screen. As well as being the iconic strong and fiery redhead, Maureen played vulnerability and tenderness, defying the one-dimensional roles often written for women. Maureen did all her own stunts, was a trained opera singer, and a pioneering woman in the aviation business. "All this, and she was an absolute looker. I hate her! I jest. I adore Maureen, and I am thrilled to be the 2025 recipient of the Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) Maureen O'Hara Award. It puts me in great company - women who have played a blinder, both in front of and behind the camera. Film needs women just as the world needs women - all kinds. We can never forget that if we are to explore and celebrate the full spectrum of humanity". "The KIFF Board are thrilled to have Fiona awarded this honour. She's, quite simply, a living legend both on and off-screen. We couldn't be happier," added KIFF Chair Ailbhe Keogan. Fiona Shaw will be honoured with an official award ceremony in Kerry later in the year. Stay tuned to KIFF's social media for further information. KIFF extends sincere thanks to its headline sponsor Kerry Airport, and appreciates the support of The Arts Council of Ireland, Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, and the many local businesses whose contributions help make the festival possible.
Irish Examiner
16-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Kerry Airport sees profits jump as it rules out any name changes
Kerry Airport has ruled out any future name change, with the board no longer considering requests to rename the private airport, as it reported a €1.37m profit last year. Results released ahead of the airport's AGM show a growth in passenger numbers as well as profit in 2024. The airport in Farranfore reported operating profit after taxation of €1,373,300, compared to €1,198,347 in the previous year. The final profit represented a 14% increase year-on-year. Last year was another record year for Kerry Airport, with 417,409 passengers, the third highest passenger numbers in the airport's history, for the year to the end of December, it said. Supported by Government grants, the result is particularly welcome in light of planned capital expenditure of over €4.4m in 2025, Basil Sheerin, chief financial officer of Kerry Airport, said. A new arrivals hall opened in March this year, and an expansion of the departures hall was due to be completed by the end of July 2025. Growth in 2024 was driven by strong performances in fuel, gift shop/duty free, and car park operations. Separately, in a letter to the monthly meeting of Kerry County Council, the secretary of the private airport said the board intended "to promote the Kerry brand" well into the future and the question of any name change was "closed". "The board considers the matter of renaming the airport at any time as closed and no further considerations will be given to requests of this nature," John O'Sullivan, airport secretary, said on behalf of the board of directors. The letter was in response to a request by the council to explore the possibility of renaming Kerry Airport after Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator, given 2025 was the 250th anniversary of the famous Kerry man's birth. The request had been given "serious consideration", Mr O'Sullivan said. However, "the board is of the strong opinion that the current 'Kerry Airport' name is an established brand both domestically and internationally". Killarney councillor John O'Donoghue, who led the move, has expressed his disappointment. O'Connell was the greatest of Kerry men and Irish men and a committed European, and the county would have benefited, he felt. "Other international airports such as the John Lennon airport in Liverpool and the George Best City airport in Belfast were named after local figures and still bore their place name and Kerry would still also be known as Kerry," he said. The councillor had made the request on foot of suggestions from the public. This article was funded by the Local Democracy Scheme Read More Kerry Airport board dismisses call to rename transport hub after Daniel O'Connell
Irish Independent
07-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry Airport reports profit of almost €1.4 million for last year
The recently released report shows that Kerry Airport made a profit of €1,373,300 after tax in 2024. The figure represents a 14pc increase on the profit made in 2023. A total of 417,409 passengers travelled through the airport in 2024. Chief financial officer for Kerry Airport, Basil Sheerin, said that current expectations suggest that even more passengers will pass through in 2025. Mr Sheerin stated that the airport took in more than €8.5 million in 2024, representing a 3pc year-on-year increase. He said this growth was driven by strong performances in the airport's fuel, gift shop/duty free and car park operations. The financial officer said administrative expenses 'remain a challenge', with increased costs in wages, local authority rates, energy, maintenance exerting pressure on the airport's gross profit margin. 'We are pleased to report a final profit of €1,373,300, a 14% increase on 2023, supported by Government Grants of €1,392,878,' he said. 'This result is particularly welcome in light of our planned Capital Expenditure of over €4.4 million in 2025.' Mr Sheerin reported that feedback has been overwhelmingly positive in relation to the new arrivals hall opened at the airport in March. Construction is underway on the expansion of the departures hall, expected to be complete by the end of July. The hall will include more seating, a new smoking area, an additional boarding gate and expanded catering facilities. Mr Sheerin said the airport has committed to the science-based targets initiative for greenhouse gas emissions, is nearing the full conversion of its vehicle fleet to electric, and commenced a detailed feasibility study into on-campus energy generation. Following the publication of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2024, the AGM of Kerry Airport plc will be held at 12 noon at Ballygarry House Hotel in Tralee on Monday, June 30.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Max O'Leary ready for lift-off with Republic of Ireland after six-year wait
MAX O'LEARY qualifies for Ireland through his late grandfather Seán from Farranfore, best known for Kerry Airport. And the Bristol City keeper is hoping his international career can finally take flight, six years after he was first named in an Ireland squad. 2 Bristol City's Max O'Leary during is hoping for his Republic of Ireland debut against Senegal 2 Max O'Leary qualifies for Ireland through his late grandfather Seán from Farranfore, best known for Kerry Airport O'Leary has been called in, but never played, by Mick McCarthy, But with O'Leary said: 'I'm ready to go and if I get that chance, I'll be happy to take it. It's something I've wanted to do and I've put in the hard work. 'This is just another thing to tick off, and it'd be a great honour. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'I've been around a while now and seen a few managers. Hopefully, I'll get my opportunity soon.' The 28-year-old admitted he has spoken to managers about what he needed to do to get picked, having sat on the bench 17 times, and often not even made the squad when He said: 'I think it's been a similar sort of situation as the past - keep doing well at club level and hopefully, you'll get a chance to play. 'Obviously, these are friendlies in this camp, so there might be a chance there. I'm ready if needed. I enjoy it every time I come here, it's great. Most read in Football 'You prepare the same whether you're playing or not playing. I had my time of not playing when I was younger. 'Whatever I can do to help who is playing, I know I'd want the same if I was playing. Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstones "So just to have that good environment in training, pushing each other and just making sure we get everything we need for the games is always the most important thing. 'Putting whoever's playing first rather than yourself has been good, whether that's Caoimhin, I know Gav's played before when I've been here. Whoever it is, I'm happy to help. 'Caoimhín is a great 'keeper and a great lad as well. We have a good time when we come away. I think it's a good move for him. "To be playing regular football is what he wants. It looks like he can get that opportunity now.' Whilst Kelleher has moved to Brentford after finding his path to the Liverpool first team blocked by Alisson, Bazunu and Travers both went out on loan in the season just finished in search of regular football. Travers - second choice at Bournemouth - linked up with Middlesbrough with Bazunu going to Standard Liege having been unable to reclaim his spot at Southampton after his recovery from an Achilles tear, only for another injury to curtail his stay in Belgium. Tottenham prospect Josh Keeley, also in this squad, has gained valuable experience with Leyton Orient. But minutes have not been an issue for O'Leary who has started 125 consecutive Championship games since October 2022. He said: 'It is all about timing sometimes. I had to bide my time and be patient, went out on a few loans. 'I know I wasn't ready to make that step up. So, a bit like what Josh has done this year. He's gone out and played really well. 'So, I just had to be patient and wait for an opportunity, just try and take it and stay in. "To be fair, I had been in for five or six games when I went in first, picked up a little knock and missed the rest of the season. After that, I think I got in after 15 games and played the rest of the season. "Nigel Pearson was the manager at the time and he just said 'go and express yourself, you are going to make mistakes. I don't care. I am going to back you'. 'And I think just having that confidence to try and express myself and help the team when I can really helped at the start and just carried it on.' And that run of games means O'Leary feels he is a much better keeper when he was first called up by Ireland in May 2019 when Darren Randolphh was still the country's no 1. He said: 'I have definitely matured and you get into a rhythm of playing, especially with the volume of the Championship, you get to know your body. 'And I feel like I have done well over that longer period of time. Obviously, there are going to be mistakes in there, but the consistency I am really happy with.' He played his part in getting the Robins to the play-offs but they were well beaten by Sheffield United in the semi-finals and there is speculation boss Liam Manning may be on his way out. BRISTOL BOSS O'Leary said: 'He's been great with me, the last 18 months that he has been in, has been really good. The culture has shifted and what he built this year was really, really good. 'If he does go, it will be a huge miss for me. But that's football, people come and go. "I have been at Bristol City long enough now, have seen a few managers come and go, and it moves on fairly quickly. 'People come and go, staff and players and you just have to move on. You just have to get on with it.' And he is confident that, whoever is at the helm, that their squad can again push for the top flight next season. He said: 'We did well this season, obviously we didn't have any additions in January and had that small, tight-knit squad. 'A lot of the lads played a lot of minutes, I think we had the least players used in the league. 'We have lads coming back from loans, a good variety of younger players with more experienced ones. But the core group, if we can keep that, it should be a good year.' A key component of that squad is Jason Knight with O'Leary believing he has grown into his role as club skipper. He said: 'I think for him, it was a big step up at the beginning of the year, being made full-time captain. To see him grow into that role has been really good. 'I think he's been a bit more vocal around the Ireland camps, and he's really stepped up on the pitch for us this year at club level. I know he can bring those performances here as well.'
