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Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Popular Tipperary landmark to get new lease of life with funding allocated for restoration
The Town Clock in Carrick-on-Suir has been awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme for upgrade works to the landmark. The local landmark has fallen into disrepair in recent years, with councillor Kieran Bourke raising the issue at past meetings. At the May meeting of the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District (MD), it was confirmed that €9,000 in funding had been allocated to carry out works on the town's landmark. The Carrick-on-Suir MD have also allocated €10,000 towards the project from their municipal funding allowance. Plans for the restoration works on the clock are now complete, with the National Monuments Service also having been served with notice of intention to carry out works. The next step, councillors were informed at May's MD meeting, is for a bat survey to be carried out to ensure that any works on the landmark don't disturb any bats that may be living within the clock itself. Works to provide safe access for anyone working on the clock will be the first to take place, followed by getting the clock itself working again, as well as restoration works to the timber louvres that sit on top of the clock tower. Works on the masonry and the leadwork on the historic clock will be carried out at a later date, subject to additional funding from the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, councillors at the meeting were also informed. "It's a slow process, even the National Monuments Service, we must stand down for two months before we do what's in the notification, but in the meantime we'll get the bat survey done and and get all the works done, but it's lined up,' the district administrator told the meeting.
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Is this the scariest airport in the world? Pilots forced to avoid TRAINS across the runway
Plus, the incredible airport that has a lounge just for teens WATCH OUT Is this the scariest airport in the world? Pilots forced to avoid TRAINS across the runway Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S stressful enough to land a plane without having to dodge a train too, but that is what the pilots have to do at an airport in New Zealand. Gisborne is one of the world's scariest airports because a railway line cuts right across the main runway. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Gisborne is one of the world's scariest airports because a railway line cuts right across the main runway Credit: 5 The paths of train and plane intersect on the runway Across the runway of Gisborne Airport is the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line which is the secondary main line railway in the North Island. Traffic controllers must coordinate plane takeoffs and landings with train arrivals at the airport, thanks to the intersecting paths. Of course, the area is very well controlled. But, just the thought of two kinds of transportation colliding, is enough to make anyone nervous. As of 2024, the only train that crosses Gisborne Airport's runway is the Gisborne City Vintage Railway's steam train. The local train travels between Gisborne and Muriwai and only makes its journey 15 times a year. It operates mainly during the summer and when cruise ships are visiting. The regional airport of Gisborne has a single terminal with four tarmac gates and covers an area of around 400 acres. Located in the Elgin suburb, Gisborne is one of the 62 airports of New Zealand. Air New Zealand operates daily non-stop flights from Gisborne to Auckland. The longest flight from Gisborne is a 154 mile non-stop route to Wellington. I went to the world's best airport with a huge new terminal - and found tropical gardens & even an indoor swimming pool 5 In the centre of Gisborne is the huge Town Clock Credit: Alamy 5 The airport supports the city of Gisborne with domestic flights Credit: Alamy Gisborne is a city on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for its wineries and beaches that are ideal for surfing. In the centre of the city is the art-deco Town Clock, which stands 56 feet tall and was built in 1934. There are also historical sites like Maunga Hikurangi which is the sacred mountain of the Ngāti Porou people. It's also the first place in the world to see the sunrise. In Gisborne is New Zealand's largest naturally-made water slide called Rere Rockslide. The slide falls 60 metres and finishes in a four-metre-deep swimming hole. For history fans if you head north, you'll find Tolaga Bay Wharf which is where Captain Cook sailed in when the navy ship first reached New Zealand. This is an airport in Europe that has a lounge for teens, unique museum and even a spa. And this route around the UK will make visitors feel like they're in New Zealand with white sand beaches and rugged mountains.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Is this the scariest airport in the world? Pilots forced to avoid TRAINS across the runway
IT'S stressful enough to land a plane without having to dodge a train too, but that is what the pilots have to do at an airport in New Zealand. Advertisement 5 Gisborne is one of the world's scariest airports because a railway line cuts right across the main runway Credit: 5 The paths of train and plane intersect on the runway Across the runway of Gisborne Airport is the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line which is the secondary main line railway in the North Island. Traffic controllers must coordinate plane takeoffs and landings with train arrivals at the airport, thanks to the intersecting paths. Of course, the area is very well controlled. But, just the thought of two kinds of transportation colliding, is enough to make anyone nervous. As of 2024, the only train that crosses Gisborne Advertisement Read More on Airports The local train travels between Gisborne and Muriwai and only makes its journey 15 times a year. It operates mainly during the summer and when cruise ships are visiting. The regional airport of Gisborne has a single terminal with four tarmac gates and covers an area of around 400 acres. Located in the Elgin suburb, Gisborne is one of the 62 airports of New Zealand. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Air New Zealand operates daily non-stop flights from Gisborne to The longest flight from Gisborne is a 154 mile non-stop route to I went to the world's best airport with a huge new terminal - and found tropical gardens & even an indoor swimming pool 5 In the centre of Gisborne is the huge Town Clock Credit: Alamy 5 The airport supports the city of Gisborne with domestic flights Credit: Alamy Advertisement Gisborne is a city on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for its wineries and beaches that are ideal for surfing. In the centre of the city is the art-deco Town Clock, which stands 56 feet tall and was built in 1934. There are also historical sites like Maunga Hikurangi which is the sacred mountain of the Ngāti Porou people. Advertisement It's also the first place in the world to see the sunrise. In Gisborne is New Zealand's largest naturally-made water slide called Rere Rockslide. The slide falls 60 metres and finishes in a four-metre-deep swimming hole. For history fans if you head north, you'll find Tolaga Bay Wharf which is where Advertisement This is an And this route around the UK will make visitors feel like they're in New Zealand with white sand beaches and rugged mountains. 5 Air traffic controllers have to watch for planes and trains Credit: Eastland Group
The Sun
23-04-2025
- The Sun
Is this the scariest airport in the world? Pilots forced to avoid TRAINS across the runway
IT'S stressful enough to land a plane without having to dodge a train too, but that is what the pilots have to do at an airport in New Zealand. Gisborne is one of the world's scariest airports because a railway line cuts right across the main runway. 5 5 Across the runway of Gisborne Airport is the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line which is the secondary main line railway in the North Island. Traffic controllers must coordinate plane takeoffs and landings with train arrivals at the airport, thanks to the intersecting paths. Of course, the area is very well controlled. But, just the thought of two kinds of transportation colliding, is enough to make anyone nervous. As of 2024, the only train that crosses Gisborne Airport's runway is the Gisborne City Vintage Railway's steam train. The local train travels between Gisborne and Muriwai and only makes its journey 15 times a year. It operates mainly during the summer and when cruise ships are visiting. The regional airport of Gisborne has a single terminal with four tarmac gates and covers an area of around 400 acres. Located in the Elgin suburb, Gisborne is one of the 62 airports of New Zealand. Air New Zealand operates daily non-stop flights from Gisborne to Auckland. The longest flight from Gisborne is a 154 mile non-stop route to Wellington. I went to the world's best airport with a huge new terminal - and found tropical gardens & even an indoor swimming pool 5 5 Gisborne is a city on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for its wineries and beaches that are ideal for surfing. In the centre of the city is the art-deco Town Clock, which stands 56 feet tall and was built in 1934. There are also historical sites like Maunga Hikurangi which is the sacred mountain of the Ngāti Porou people. It's also the first place in the world to see the sunrise. In Gisborne is New Zealand's largest naturally-made water slide called Rere Rockslide. The slide falls 60 metres and finishes in a four-metre-deep swimming hole. For history fans if you head north, you'll find Tolaga Bay Wharf which is where Captain Cook sailed in when the navy ship first reached New Zealand. This is an airport in Europe that has a lounge for teens, unique museum and even a spa. And this route around the UK will make visitors feel like they're in New Zealand with white sand beaches and rugged mountains.
