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 […]
Loganair announces Glasgow to Donegal service
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is restoring services between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st July to 24th September, will boost connectivity between the UK and Ireland and provide the only direct air link between the UK and Donegal. The news also […]
Standby aircraft brought in to ease pressures
A STANDBY aircraft has been brought in to try resolve the problems that have grounded multiple flights between Donegal and Dublin. Passengers have faced days of disruption due to what Emerald Airlines has described as “technical issues” with some of its planes. A Department of Transport spokesperson told the Donegal News last night that an additional plane has […]
Plane sailing…Not a single item of contraband seized at Donegal Airport
COMMUTERS using Donegal Airport are among the most law-abiding in the world it seems. A Freedom of Information request has revealed that not a single item of contraband was seized at Carrickfinn between 2017 and 2021. The Donegal News asked the question after specialist gardaí intercepted a cocaine haul worth €8.4m that had been flown in […]
Swedish airline seeks to retain Donegal to Dublin route
AMAPOLA has applied to become the permanent operator of the flight route linking Donegal Airport with Dublin. The Swedish airline was awarded a short-term contract for the route in July following the sudden collapse of Stobart Air. Since then it has been flying twice a day in both directions using a 50-seater Fokker 50 turbo-prop aircraft. […]
First ever Carrickfinn 10k on Bank Holiday Monday
RUNNERS and walkers are being invited to take part in arguably the most scenic 10k on earth. Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 2, the Carrickfinn 10k Coastal Run is part of a drive to further enhance sporting facilities in the area and to assist local clubs such as Tír Chonaill Rugby Club and […]
‘The flight was a lifeline’
A CHARITY that provides subsidised flights for cancer patients, children with life threatening illnesses, and people receiving kidney dialysis treatment has said the cancellation of the Donegal to Dublin flight service is ‘absolutely devastating news’. Mary Coyle, who runs Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, told the Donegal News yesterday that they had eight people booked […]
Donegal Airport needs your votes
Donegal has been nominated for the Most Scenic Airport Approach 2018 and it needs your votes to get it to the top spot. Advertisement An independent panel of travel industry experts and influencers have chosen this year’s shortlist and Donegal airport has been nominated. The poll in previous years has generated some great […]