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extra.ie > 03/31/2026 > news > weather-warning-calima-canary-islands

'Significant calima episode' warning for holiday destination popular with Irish tourists

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (320+ words) A weather warning has been issued for one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, with a calima episode underway. The calima means that strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands. State meteorological…...

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extra.ie > 03/31/2026 > lifestyle > ryanair-cuts-flights-azores

Major blow as Ryanair cuts flights to popular holiday islands

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (356+ words) Around 400,000 Ryanair passengers have been left disappointed after the budget airline axed flights to a popular European holiday destination last week. Ryanair has cut its direct flights to the "European Hawaii" due to rising airport fees. Services to and from…...

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extra.ie > 03/25/2026 > lifestyle > aer-lingus-new-routes

Aer Lingus to open seven new European routes for summer 2026

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (200+ words) Aer Lingus has unveiled seven new routes from Ireland for the summer season, giving travellers fresh opportunities to visit a range of popular European destinations. If you have been hankering to try somewhere new this summer, then Aer Lingus might…...

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extra.ie > 03/24/2026 > lifestyle > easter-holiday-spanish-airport-strikes

Easter holiday chaos for millions as popular flights at risk

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (365+ words) Holidaymakers heading to Spain this Easter could face major disruption, delays and cancellations due to a threat of upcoming strikes. Ground staff at 12 of the country's airports are reportedly planning to take industrial action in late March and early April....

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extra.ie > 03/18/2026 > the-lineout > argentina-rugby-world-cup-hosts-bid

Argentina lead historic bid to host the Rugby World Cup

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (325+ words) Argentina are leading a South American bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035, the first time the tournament would be held on the continent. The country's national team, the Pumas, are one of the better-performing teams in the competition…...

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extra.ie > 03/18/2026 > lifestyle > storm-alert-canaries-holiday

Storm alert issued for sunny destination popular with Irish tourists

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (391+ words) Weather warnings have been issued for one of Europe's most popular holiday resorts amid fears of flooding and the possibility of a danger to life. The information has been released by the Spanish Weather Agency AEMET, which is warning of…...

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extra.ie > 03/16/2026 > news > ryanair-holiday-rainfall-spain

Nightmare for Ryanair sunseekers as holiday hotspot set for 'crazy' rainfall

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (314+ words) Holidaymakers heading to a number of Spanish tourist hotspots are being warned of "crazy" rainfall levels over the coming week. With temperatures plummeting to -1C in parts of the country last week, and heavy rainfall in recent days, many people will…...

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extra.ie > 03/12/2026 > lifestyle > ryanair-scrap-flights-destination

Ryanair to scrap flights from popular sunny destination

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (480+ words) Ryanair is set to scrap flights from a popular holiday hotspot ahead of the summer, in a huge blow to thousands of holidaymakers. The Michael O'Leary-owned budget airline has already cut several flights in recent months, including the Azores, as…...

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extra.ie > 03/06/2026 > lifestyle > irish-tourists-issued-advice

Irish tourists heading to popular hotspots issued with urgent travel advice

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (1066+ words) Tourists planning trips to Spain, Portugal and Turkey this summer are being advised to first check the Department of Foreign Affairs" safety and security guidance. The DFA has issued updated travel guidance for Irish citizens, outlining the varying levels of…...

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extra.ie > 03/03/2026 > news > world-news > spain-trump-iran

Trump announces that he's cutting all ties with Spain

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (383+ words) Number of Vendors seeking consent or relying on legitimate interest: 178 Number of Vendors seeking consent: 289 Donald Trump has said America doesn't "want anything to do with Spain' after the country refused to make their military bases available to him. The…...