Ireland steps up deportations as 1,712 orders signed and 759 removals carried out by early May
Lufthansa restores Frankfurt–Cork link from 1 June, upgrading aircraft and seat capacity
Africa Day 2026 showcases Ireland’s growing multicultural links and diaspora engagement
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French air-traffic-controller strike enters final day, forcing widespread cancellations on Ireland–France routes
A three-day nationwide strike by French air-traffic controllers peaked on 16 May 2026, forcing airlines to cancel or delay dozens of Ireland–France flights and obliging companies to activate costly over-land contingencies. The episode highlights growing industrial instability in European aviation and the need for robust travel-risk planning as the summer peak approaches.
Ryanair cancels 190 flights on 16 May as pan-European cabin-crew strike hits Irish schedules
Cabin-crew walk-outs across six European countries forced Ryanair to ground 190 flights on 16 May, disrupting thousands of Irish passengers and exposing corporates to last-minute re-booking costs. Because cabin-crew strikes are within airline control, affected travellers can claim EU 261 cash compensation, heightening financial pressure on the carrier.
Record surge in Indian enrolments sparks talk of visa cap for Ireland’s September 2026 intake
Collegedunia’s 16 May analysis shows Indian student numbers in Ireland up 30 % year-on-year, prompting government discussions about a temporary visa cap for the September 2026 intake. Any restriction would affect university revenues and employer graduate-talent pipelines, making early applications and housing planning critical.