Family of cargo handler who fell from plane at Dublin Airport express ‘outrage’ over firm’s failure to ‘uphold safe work environment’

Richard Gracey’s children, Aaron, Laura, Nina, Sarah and Kevin and his wife Therese (centre with blue scarf) leaving the Dublin District Coroner’s Court. Photo: Colin Keegan The family of a cargo handler who fell to his death from an aircraft at Dublin Airport over six years ago have expressed outrage over the circumstances of his … Read more

Dublin Airport Closure: Major Disruption Imminent

Archyde Dublin AirportS “The Mound” Viewing Area: Temporary Closure and Future Improvements Archyde News – Published March 27, 2025 Dublin Airport, a major international hub connecting Europe and North America, has announced a temporary closure of “The Mound,” a popular viewing area located on Old Airport Road.This closure, slated for Wednesday, April 2nd, is too … Read more

Should Dublin Airport’s passenger cap be lifted? · TheJournal.ie

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Big blow for aviation lovers as Dublin Airport announces major closure in just DAYS

DUBLIN Airport has announced a popular spot loved by thousands is set to close in DAYS. “The Mound” viewing area on Old Airport Road will be shut for examination next week. 2 Dublin Airport has announced a popular spot will close for a number of hoursCredit: Getty Images – Getty 2 ‘The Mound’ viewing area … Read more

Only two Dublin Airport-Heathrow flights cancelled on Saturday as London hub resumes full operations – The Irish Times

London’s Heathrow airport resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s busiest airport, causing global travel chaos. The travel industry was scrambling to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules after the huge fire at an electrical substation serving the world’s fifth-busiest airport. Two British … Read more

Heathrow airport to reopen with some flights to resume this evening – The Irish Times

London Heathrow is to reopen after power was restored on Friday evening, with some flights expected to resume tonight. “We will now work with the airlines on repatriating the passengers who were diverted to other airports in Europe. We hope to run a full operation tomorrow and will provide further information shortly,” the airport said … Read more

Gardaí arrest man who allegedly smashed up Dublin Airport departure gate after missed flight – TheJournal.ie

Gardaí arrest man who allegedly smashed up Dublin Airport departure gate after missed flight  TheJournal.ie Man arrested after causing damage at Dublin Airport  RTÉ News Man (20s) arrested after missing flight and causing damage at Dublin Airport  Irish Independent Intoxicated man arrested after damage caused to departure gate at Dublin Airport  The Irish Times WATCH: Man arrested after causing … Read more

Three men rescued from Blessington lakes after boat sinks – The Irish Times

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being rescued from the Blessington lakes in Co Wicklow on Sunday. Three people were taken from the water during an operation led by the Irish Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon. An initial call was made at 3.45pm and the coast guard was contacted by gardaí … Read more