Tenders sought for Donegal/Dublin air service
The Department of Transport has launched a new tender for an airline to provide State-subsidised air services between Dublin and Donegal Airport. The route had previously been operated by Stobart Air before it collapsed in June. Swedish operator Amapola was awarded a short-term contract to operate the service twice a…
Flights resume between Dongeal and Dublin
Things are looking up at Donegal Airport from today (Monday) with the resumptioon of flights to and from Dublin. They had stopped on July 12th after Stobart Air terminated its franchise. The current contract is to run until early next year. However, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says it is hoped…
Funding supports for Knock and Donegal Airports
Ireland West Airport, Knock and Donegal Airport are to benefit from a Covid-19 support scheme. Just over €1.9m is allocated for Ireland West and €142,000 for Donegal. An EU fund of €23m is being distributed around the country with €3m will be distributed for Knock, Kerry and Donegal; a further…
It’s vital that local airport remains open – Doherty
A Donegal TD has welcomed the news that Aer Lingus has confirmed that it is exploring options around the possibility of being able to run the Public Service Obligation route between Dublin and Donegal. Stobart Air had previously operated the Dublin to Donegal Route but the board recently placed the…
Further details from Aer Lingus in relation to Donegal Airport
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it is exploring options around the possibility of being able to run the Public Service Obligation route between Dublin and Donegal. Stobart Air had previously operated the Dublin to Donegal Route but the board recently placed the company into liquidation. Stobart…
Government must restore Donegal to Dublin flight service ‘urgently’
A Donegal TD is urging the government to ensure the Donegal to Dublin flight service is restored as soon as possible. Stobart Air has announced it’s ceasing all flights with immediate effect and is going into liquidation resulting in 12 Aer Lingus regional routes and 480 jobs being impacted by…
Funding boosts for Knock & Donegal Airports
Funding announced today for Ireland West Airport and Donegal Airport will be used to improve security, connectivity and will also go towards meeting climate targets. The Government has formally announced funding of over 21 million euro for the Airports in Knock, Donegal, and Kerry. Junior Transport Minister, Hildegarde…