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Dublin: 15 °C Wednesday 19 June, 2013

Holiday

# holiday - Today’s News

From Business ETC LRC recommends cuts to overtime and sick leave for Dublin Bus drivers Dublin Bus

LRC recommends cuts to overtime and sick leave for Dublin Bus drivers Exclusive

The Labour Relations Commission said that there is no proposal to reduce core or basic pay but acknowledged that many of the proposals would “impact significantly” on employees.

# holiday - Saturday 8 June, 2013

11 things Irish people buy on holiday

‘Sure we had to get some of the Tunisian pottery – you can’t get it anywhere else in the world!’

# holiday - Monday 3 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie 10 tips for avoiding those excess baggage fees Overweight

10 tips for avoiding those excess baggage fees

A new survey has revealed that Irish people paid over €17 million in fees in the last year.

# holiday - Sunday 2 June, 2013

From TheJournal.ie This is everything* you need to know about bringing your pet on holidays Pet Vacation

This is everything* you need to know about bringing your pet on holidays

Well, all of the most important things anyway…

# holiday - Thursday 16 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Man arrested after young boy stabbed over 20 times on Greek vacation Stabbing

Man arrested after young boy stabbed over 20 times on Greek vacation

The boy’s mother told police her son had gone to retrieve a stolen iPad and phone from the accused when he disappeared on Tuesday.

# holiday - Saturday 11 May, 2013

How to tell if you are an Irish person on holiday Irish On Tour This post contains videos

How to tell if you are an Irish person on holiday

From bringing your own tea bags to clapping when the plane lands.

# holiday - Monday 15 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Ireland ranks 13th in survey of most honest hotel guests Honesty

Ireland ranks 13th in survey of most honest hotel guests

Danish guests are the most honest with 88 per cent saying they have never stolen from a hotel.

# holiday - Saturday 30 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie 4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit Hidden Ireland

4 more off-the-beaten-track places you really should visit

There is no entry fee to any of these sites in Kilkenny, Mayo, Wicklow and Meath – so what are you waiting for?

# holiday - Thursday 21 March, 2013

From Business ETC Ryanair launches new Shannon route to Alicante Air Travel

Ryanair launches new Shannon route to Alicante

The Shannon to Alicante service has not operated since 2010.

# holiday - Monday 18 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Trial begins of man accused of beheading British grandmother in Tenerife Courts

Trial begins of man accused of beheading British grandmother in Tenerife

The 29-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to repeatedly stabbing and then beheading Jennifer Mills-Westley in a shop on the Spanish holiday island.

# holiday - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

9 ideas for your ultimate fantasy holiday

We all need something to look forward to, right?

# holiday - Sunday 20 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie January sucks: here’s 8 tips on finding cheap holidays to escape the blues Get Away

January sucks: here’s 8 tips on finding cheap holidays to escape the blues

Ugh, January. Stop fantasising about being somewhere warm – here’s how to actually do it (cheaply).

# holiday - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Barna in Connemara most popular with Irish holidaymakers in 2012 Tourism

Barna in Connemara most popular with Irish holidaymakers in 2012

Abbeyleix, Woodenbridge and Ballina also so significant increases in online searches by Irish people.

# holiday - Friday 9 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Government to be asked if Met Éireann can determine a bank holiday Weather

Government to be asked if Met Éireann can determine a bank holiday

What if our meteorological service could declare a bank holiday on a day when the weather is going to be good? One town council wants to see if it’s possible.

# holiday - Tuesday 30 October, 2012

5 reasons why adults should have mid-term breaks too

Fight the fear… watch Jeremy Kyle… stay in bed.

# holiday - Wednesday 3 October, 2012

From The Score Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself Wishful Thinking

Eric Elwood: If I won Euromillions I’d sign Richie McCaw myself

The Connacht coach would love to draft in the All Black captain but admits he may have to find a blank cheque.

# holiday - Friday 28 September, 2012

Oh dear! More photos of Kate Middleton in the nip published

A Danish tabloid has pictures of the Duchess… bottomless.

# holiday - Thursday 27 September, 2012

Laziest holiday ever? Google brings you scuba diving

Don’t fancy leaving your room to visit the Great Barrier Reef? Google’s got you sorted.

# holiday - Sunday 26 August, 2012

From TheJournal.ie In photos: Archive tourist snaps from Egypt Holiday Snaps This post contains images

In photos: Archive tourist snaps from Egypt

Frank Carpenter visited Egypt between 1890 and 1923. These were his mesmerising holiday snaps.

# holiday - Monday 20 August, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Syria: Shelling continues as Eid is celebrated Syria

Syria: Shelling continues as Eid is celebrated

As Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated in Syria, Aleppo and Daraa were being shelled, according to latest reports. Meanwhile, the last UN monitors are leaving the country.

# holiday - Sunday 29 July, 2012

In pictures: An aerial tour of the Taj Mahal India This post contains images

In pictures: An aerial tour of the Taj Mahal

The photographers were the first people allowed to fly over the iconic Indian mausoleum in 15 years…

# holiday - Saturday 21 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Going on holliers? Here’s how to get through an airport as quickly as possible Travel Tips

Going on holliers? Here’s how to get through an airport as quickly as possible

You’re so close to your holiday that you can almost taste it – but there’s just the airport to get through first…

# holiday - Friday 20 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie E-coli traces found in bathing water at three Clare holiday resorts Public Safety

E-coli traces found in bathing water at three Clare holiday resorts

The beaches at Lahinch, Kilkee and Spanish Point have all been closed after traces of the bacteria were found.

# holiday - Monday 9 July, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Irish tourist dies in Turkey Turkey

Irish tourist dies in Turkey

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the deceased’s family.

# holiday - Wednesday 4 July, 2012

In pics: Adorable on the Fourth of July Dan Rooney This post contains images

In pics: Adorable on the Fourth of July

President Higgins may have competition for the most loveable elderly statesman in the Phoenix Park…

# holiday - Saturday 30 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Four students suspended over school bus monitor abuse US This post contains videos

Four students suspended over school bus monitor abuse

The students from Greece, New York also have to attend community service and an anti-bullying programme.

# holiday - Thursday 21 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Workers who get sick on holidays ‘are entitled to another holiday’ Employment

Workers who get sick on holidays ‘are entitled to another holiday’

That’s according to the Court of Justice of the European Union, which said today that if a worker becomes ill during annual leave, they are entitled to take that leave at another date.

# holiday - Monday 11 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Holidaymakers urged to ensure passports are valid Holliers

Holidaymakers urged to ensure passports are valid

Those going abroad this summer have been reminded to ensure their passports are valid and in date.

# holiday - Friday 8 June, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Carers using respite grant to pay bills, rather than for actual respite Carers

Carers using respite grant to pay bills, rather than for actual respite

This week 77,000 full-time carers are due to receive an annual respite grant of €1,700, but it’s unlikely to be used for holidays.

# holiday - Monday 4 June, 2012

Explainer: Thanks banks? A short history of bank holidays

The extra day off is a glorious, glorious treat. But who have we got to thank for it?…

# holiday - Thursday 17 May, 2012

From The Score Carrick ruled himself out of England squad Holiday

Carrick ruled himself out of England squad

“I wouldn’t dream of putting Michael on a standby list after he has made it clear in the past he doesn’t want to be involved like that,” Hodgson said.

# holiday - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Considering a holiday? Use the Club Sandwich Index to pick a destination Peckish? This post contains videos

Considering a holiday? Use the Club Sandwich Index to pick a destination

Dublin is the seventh cheapest of all the cities surveyed by Hotels.com with an average club sandwich price of €12.

# holiday - Monday 7 May, 2012

9 locations where you can holiday like a movie star

Want to take a holiday – or daydream – to a far-flung location that has Hollywood connections? Here are nine of our favourite places.

# holiday - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Score Out of season: Bent and Arteta to watch Premier League climax from the sidelines Holiday Time

Out of season: Bent and Arteta to watch Premier League climax from the sidelines

The Arsenal midfielder and Aston Villa striker are cursing injuries as the vital fixtures arrive thick and fast

# holiday - Sunday 18 March, 2012

15 places you should discover this year…

Finances allowing, of course. From Antigua Guatemala to San Sebastian, we take a look at the most beautiful, historic and downright fascinating locations for you to discover this year.

# holiday - Sunday 11 March, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Swiss citizens vote down proposals for two weeks’ extra holiday More Work Please

Swiss citizens vote down proposals for two weeks’ extra holiday

Another fortnight off work every year – who could say no? The people of Switzerland, apparently…

# holiday - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

# holiday - Wednesday 28 December, 2011

Mark Zuckerberg holidays in Vietnam… where Facebook is banned

Zuckerberg spent Christmas Eve in the popular tourist destination Ha Long Bay but he may have had trouble logging on…

Have yourself a sunny Christmas: 10 dreamy luxury hotels

Want to get away this Christmas? Why not take a step into our slideshow of top hotels with swim-up bars, where you can imagine you’re in some exotic, far flung location…

# holiday - Monday 19 December, 2011

From TheJournal.ie AA warns: don’t broadcast your festive holiday plans online Christmas

AA warns: don’t broadcast your festive holiday plans online

Don’t tweet or Facebook that you’ll be out of your home during the festive season, the AA has warned – because you never know who might be reading.

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