by Jerome Hughes DONEGAL Airport has officially opened its airspace to Santa Claus, and his reindeers of course, but the same cannot be said for those receiving drones as Christmas presents. They are a foolproof gift for the tech-obsessed person in your life but flying them near an airport could cause major problems. Advertisement “While […]
New TG4 series to go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport
A NEW television series that will go behind the scenes at Donegal Airport is set to air on TG4 later this month. Aerfort Dhún na nGall is a four-part documentary which gives viewers a unique insight into the running of a small regional airport, told through the intimate stories of the passengers flying in and […]
Twenty four hours in Dublin from Donegal Airport
IT’S amazing what you can pack into 24 hours in Dublin – especially with a quick flight from Donegal Airport. We arrived at Donegal Airport on Thursday morning at around 6.30am,checked in and even had time to enjoy a sneaky sausage roll from the cafe before boarding the 7.50am flight to Dublin. It was the most chilled out experience I […]
Loganair announce a third flight between Glasgow and Donegal this summer
Loganair has scheduled a third service between Glasgow and Donegal this summer, operating from July to October. The airline announced in March it would restore services between Donegal and Glasgow from July with twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays. Today Loganair has added a weekly Wednesday service which is on sale now. Advertisement Luke […]
Donegal Airport issues warning to drone users
DONEGAL Airport has issued a warning to drone users. The Airport has posted a notice to all spectators who will be attending WAAR Wild Atlantic Adventure Race and wish to photograph the race using cameras and/or drones. WAAR is Donegal’s biggest Adventure Race and is being held on Saturday. Advertisement A spokesperson for the Airport […]
Passenger numbers at airport not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels
By Róise Collins THE number of passengers travelling through Donegal Airport has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed. 36,934 passengers travelled through Donegal Airport last year, this is almost 25 per cent lower than the 48,542 passengers that travelled in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. Advertisement […]
Pringle: Standby aircraft must be made available as needed to Donegal Airport
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said a standby aircraft must be made available as needed to ensure reliable air service for Donegal Airport at Carrickfinn. Deputy Pringle said flight delays and cancellations are very worrying for people who depend on the service for work, for tourism and especially those who rely on the flights […]
New display at airport showcases county’s beauty
PASSENGERS arriving at Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn can enjoy a spectacular new display of some of the county’s beauty spots as part of a new tourism initiative. The display of images, which highlight a selection of local attractions, was unveiled at the airport last week. The images will complement a new tourism information portal which […]
Services ‘back on track’ at airport after weekend flight cancellations
SERVICES are ‘back on track’ at Donegal Airport following cancellations over the busy bank holiday weekend. A spokesperson for Emerald Airlines confirmed that two flights were cancelled from Donegal – Dublin, due to a technical difficulty with the designated aircraft. Éilis Docherty is Managing Director of Donegal Airport. She told the Donegal News that such […]
Donegal Airport granted over €500,000 in funding
Donegal Airport has been granted €586,604 for safety and security enhancements. Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, has today visited Shannon Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation and announced funding for our State and regional airports. To date, Government has provided funding to support projects employing this […]