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# tourists - Sunday 3 November, 2019
2021 Lions tour already looming into view for the Springboks
Rassie Erasmus wants the Boks to become a consistent force between now and then.
# tourists - Friday 31 May, 2019
'We won't give up hope': Families of Budapest boat tragedy victims visit scene
Hopes of finding survivors from one of Hungary’s worst boat disasters are fading, as 21 people are still missing.
# tourists - Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Five dead and one missing after sightseeing planes collide in mid-air in Alaska
Helicopters and boats were deployed by the Coast Guard for the search-and-rescue operation.
# tourists - Friday 10 May, 2019
Iconic Thailand bay from film The Beach to close until 2021
The news comes as a fresh blow to the tourism industry in Thailand.
# tourists - Friday 4 January, 2019
10,000 tourists stranded as tropical storm wreaks havoc in Thailand
It’s the first tropical storm in decades to strike during the peak holiday season.
# tourists - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Egyptian police kill 40 suspected militants after bomb attack on tourists
Authorities said information that the suspects were preparing a spate of attacks had been received.
# tourists - Saturday 8 September, 2018
Tourists among six dead in Nepal helicopter crash
One woman survived the crash with injuries and has been airlifted to the capital.
# tourists - Sunday 12 August, 2018
Here are Ireland's most – and least – popular holiday destinations
Everywhere bar the border region and midlands recorded an increase in overseas visitors last year.
# tourists - Friday 29 June, 2018
16,000 travellers stranded after massive volcanic eruption in Bali
Mount Agung last erupted in November. Bali’s economy has taken a pounding over the chaos caused by the volcano.
# tourists - Sunday 17 June, 2018
Ryanair calls for drink limit at airports after Dublin-Ibiza flight diverted due to 3 'disruptive' passengers
A Ryanair spokesperson said that three passengers became “disruptive” during the flight.
# tourists - Sunday 10 June, 2018
'There are fights and even injuries': Indian water crisis causes daily desperation
There are tense scenes on a daily basis as temperatures soar and India experiences water shortages.
# tourists - Tuesday 29 May, 2018
Ireland look towards Australia as Leinster crop hope to bring winning momentum
Leinster hooker Sean Cronin is excited to get back into international camp for the next month.
# tourists - Sunday 27 May, 2018
Taxi drivers say Dublin city restrictions are hindering transport for people with disabilities
Tourists have also been complaining about the shortage of taxis in the city centre and the fact that they can’t always be dropped right to their destination.
# tourists - Sunday 22 April, 2018
One of France's busiest tourist sites evacuated after threat
A man was reported after making threatening comments about security forces.
# tourists - Saturday 24 February, 2018
'Unacceptable': Kilkee Coast Guard could struggle with the influx of tourists, Dáil told
The Dáil was told that there had been six incidents last year where “no sea rescue was available” from the Kilkee Coast Guard.
# tourists - Thursday 8 February, 2018
'We could hear his phone ringing' - Taiwanese rescuers brave leaning building collapse amid quake aftershocks
At least nine people died in Tuesday’s earthquake in the popular tourist city of Hualien.
# tourists - Sunday 24 December, 2017
'I often have to clean vomit off my car': Budapest locals are getting tired of the booming tourism sector
Annual arrivals have almost doubled since 2009 to 3.5 million last year.
# tourists - Wednesday 13 December, 2017
The force is with Fáilte Ireland in this Star Wars-themed Wild Atlantic Way ad
Locations in Kerry, Cork, Clare and Donegal were picked for filming in the new Star Wars movie.
# tourists - Friday 17 November, 2017
Fiji boss wants end to 'amateur era' arrangements and a share of November wealth
Head coach John McKee has a re-energised Nemani Nadolo to call on for the sold-out clash in Ireland.
# tourists - Monday 25 September, 2017
Nearly 50,000 flee amid fears of Bali volcano eruption
The last time Mount Agung erupted was in 1963.
# tourists - Wednesday 16 August, 2017
Baby dolphin dies after being surrounded by tourists 'who wanted to photograph and touch it'
A local wildlife organisation said the animal had either become sick or separated from its mother.
# tourists - Wednesday 9 August, 2017
More Americans visiting Ireland but British tourists are keeping away
Tourism Ireland said the decline in sterling has made holidays and short breaks here more expensive for British visitors.
# tourists - Sunday 2 July, 2017
'The difference in Chicago is that it was an an attitudinal problem'
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen feels there’s a difference between the loss to Ireland and the defeat to the Lions.
# tourists - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
This Barbarians XV doesn't look likely to go easy on Ulster for Pienaar's farewell
Mike Ross, Roger Wilson and Thierry Dusautoir will be playing their final game of rugby tomorrow.
# tourists - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
While training last night, the Coast Guard was called to help tourists adrift near Sandymount beach
The two Finnish tourists were uninjured.
# tourists - Thursday 18 May, 2017
Schmidt's Ireland and the U20s look to future with exciting summer squads
Both squads will provide opportunities for younger players to shine.
# tourists - Tuesday 9 May, 2017
Ireland looks absolutely stunning in this new video
Fáilte Ireland wants more Irish people to explore the west coast.
# tourists - Monday 17 April, 2017
'I'm not expecting anything' - O'Mahony and Ireland stars wait on Lions call
The Munster captain is in the back row mix, with Warren Gatland set to name his squad on Wednesday.
# tourists - Saturday 25 March, 2017
Ireland's longest rope bridge is opening in Kerry
The owners of Kells Bay House & Gardens have put the rope bridge on their land.
# tourists - Sunday 29 January, 2017
€500,000 to be invested in boosting tourism at Ireland's national parks
The funding will focus on the five national parks and five nature reserves along the Wild Atlantic Way, as well as Wicklow National Park.
# tourists - Friday 6 January, 2017
Six dead in Thailand as floods hit southern tourist areas
Over 120,000 households have been affected by the flooding
# tourists - Tuesday 3 January, 2017
Murdered because he was jealous of her success: women at risk in South Africa
“For every ten cases in which we arrest the perpetrator, eight complaints are withdrawn because he is the breadwinner”.
# tourists - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
Irish tourism has best ever year, with 9 million visits
There were 8,919,700 million visits to Ireland up to the end of November, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2015.
# tourists - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Up to 100,000 landslides in New Zealand as rescuers airlift stranded tourists
It is estimated the earthquake repair bill will reach billions of dollars.
# tourists - Friday 28 October, 2016
Man posed for photos while tourists had belongings stolen by accomplices
Brian Clarke (31) was later identified by gardaí from the photographs on the camera.
# tourists - Wednesday 21 September, 2016
Gardaí investigating after four tourists attacked by gang in Dublin city
One of the victims received a serious eye injury as a result of the attack.
# tourists - Friday 9 September, 2016
Hotels evacuated as wildfires hit Portugal's tourist Algarve region
The Algarve, which is known for its sandy beaches and golf courses, is one of Europe’s top vacation spots.
# tourists - Saturday 20 August, 2016
Ireland is the 20th most touristy country in the world
Four in every hundred people in Ireland are tourists.
# tourists - Friday 12 August, 2016
6,000 drug needles found in tiny Dublin city centre park every year
A special needle disposal bin has been placed in the park to help combat the problem.
# tourists - Tuesday 2 August, 2016
Thieves use teargas to rob Chinese tourists near Paris
Thefts from Chinese tourists in Paris are increasing.
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Poll: What's the best way to eat spuds?
WITH MANY OF us remaining at home in recent weeks, some of us have been turning our hand to a lot more cooking than we may normally have done.
A chance to be more creative for sure, but also a chance to cook the old reliables and make sure they’re done well.
One thing we all have a preference on is potatoes.
But what is the best way to eat them?
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Trevor O’Sullivan documents his challenges as a person with CF during the Covid-19 crisis.
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