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# holidays - Sunday 2 June, 2019
Column: Top tips for parents to avoid a holiday from hell this summer
They may be the apple of your eye but a break from the little darlings might just be the best part of your holiday, writes Shane Dunphy.
# holidays - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Bye-bye guide books, hello virtual tours: The future of going on your holliers
Sarah Harford on the technological shifts that are changing our experience of going away.
# holidays - Friday 5 April, 2019
Airbnb apologises after family finds camera hidden in smoke alarm in Cork home
The companysaid that its original handling of this incident did not meet its own standards.
# holidays - Friday 28 December, 2018
This is what it was like spending Christmas alone in a beachside hut in Cambodia
There’s not a huge amount of tinsel, let’s just put it that way.
# holidays - Tuesday 27 November, 2018
What Percent Grinch Are You?
We can tell you.
# holidays - Saturday 29 September, 2018
No-deal Brexit could mean weeks of quarantine for Irish pets travelling with owners to UK
This could even impact travel to and from Northern Ireland with pets in the event of a hard-border.
# holidays - Friday 14 September, 2018
Holidaymakers left out-of-pocket as travel company closes
Many people have found their holidays and accomodation have been cancelled.
# holidays - Saturday 4 August, 2018
VAT hike for large hotels likely as minister says overcharging for rooms is ruining Ireland's rep
Ross said big-profit hotels operating in Ireland are damaging the country’s tourism reputation.
# holidays - Sunday 29 July, 2018
Poll: Would you travel abroad on your own?
It’s definitely not for everyone.
# holidays - Tuesday 12 June, 2018
7 of the best swimsuits on sale right now on ASOS
Summer style on the cheap.
# holidays - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
4 entertainment-packed itineraries for family staycations around Ireland
Not heading abroad this summer? We’ve got your back.
# holidays - Monday 28 May, 2018
Politicians made nearly 5,000 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of their constituents
Five TDs – including a minister – made over 100 representations to the Passport Office on behalf of individuals in the last two years.
# holidays - Sunday 27 May, 2018
11 summer beach reads you need to pack for your holidays
Don’t leave it to the last minute.
# holidays - Sunday 29 April, 2018
Chernobyl is now a tourist spot for nuclear thrillseekers and business is booming
Almost 50,000 people toured the area last year.
# holidays - Tuesday 10 April, 2018
Dublin dad says family holiday in jeopardy due to 'misinformation' and delays getting baby's passport
Neil Curran says he was told different things by An Post and Passport Service.
# holidays - Tuesday 30 January, 2018
11 things 90s girls begged their parents to get them on holidays
I NEED MY NAME ON A GRAIN OF RICE.
# holidays - Monday 29 January, 2018
Poll: Have you ever rushed to a pool early to bag a sun lounger?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# holidays - Thursday 4 January, 2018
Poll: Have you booked a holiday for 2018?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# holidays - Friday 15 December, 2017
The Dáil is going on holidays for Christmas today
Politicians have four weeks off from today.
# holidays - Wednesday 25 October, 2017
8 dreamy Irish Airbnb rentals you'll want to hibernate in this winter
Live the secluded life you dream of.
# holidays - 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.
# holidays - Monday 24 July, 2017
Poll: Are you holidaying in Ireland this year?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
# holidays - Wednesday 19 July, 2017
The Ultimate 'July 19th on Father Ted' Quiz
It’s a big day.
# holidays - Saturday 24 June, 2017
Dreaming about a holiday? Here are some of the world's best 'eco escapes'
The venues aim to “safeguard cultural and natural heritage” and “support environmentally friendly practices”.
# holidays - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Concern in Passport Office as 66,000 applications outstanding (and the number's growing)
The number of applications outstanding has been consistently on the rise in recent times in the wake of the Brexit vote.
# holidays - Sunday 11 June, 2017
Without a truly iconic tourist attraction, Ireland banks on billion-euro 'encounters with locals'
Airbnb and the like are lining up to sell punters travel ‘experiences’.
# holidays - Friday 9 June, 2017
New EU roaming allowances: Here's what phone companies will be charging from next week
The new rules will be a huge improvement for customers – but don’t be fooled by the ‘roam like at home’ slogan.
# holidays - Friday 26 May, 2017
16 memories anyone who went on a package holiday as a child will have
The silent competition between the Irish kids and the English kids.
# holidays - Saturday 8 April, 2017
18 things that are only acceptable at the airport
It’s a parallel universe.
# holidays - Friday 7 April, 2017
Poll: Do you intend taking your holidays abroad this year?
Your daily bite-sized ballot break.
# holidays - Thursday 30 March, 2017
Ever wanted to stay in a lighthouse? Now you can
Five new lighthouse properties are available for people to rent as short-term accommodation.
# holidays - Tuesday 21 February, 2017
WIN: A weekend surf adventure for two - and a brand-new MINI Countryman for the drive
We’re giving you a free trip, surf lessons – and the lend of a new MINI Countryman to get there and back.
# holidays - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
Serving in Lebanon for Christmas: 'I have Love Actually and Home Alone ready to go'
Lieutenant Thomas Quigley will be serving with the Defence Forces over Christmas.
# holidays - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
TDs could be getting their Christmas holidays early this year
There could be a row brewing over the Dáil Christmas holidays if Martin decides not to back the new schedule.
# holidays - Friday 14 October, 2016
The average Irish family spends between €1,000 - €2000 a year on holidays
A survey found Spain and Portugal to be the most popular destinations for families.
# holidays - Tuesday 11 October, 2016
Good news for tourism businesses - their 9% VAT rate is safe
The rate came under scrutiny earlier this year but businesses say it has been instrumental to the sector’s recovery.
# holidays - Wednesday 31 August, 2016
Hotel rooms more expensive across the country as wedding market bounces back “in a strong way”
The Crowe Horwath Annual Ireland Hotel Survey for 2015 shows that the average room rate for hotels across Ireland now stands at €92.15.
# holidays - Thursday 25 August, 2016
Poll: Do you think school holidays should be shorter?
The back to school countdown is on.
# holidays - Tuesday 2 August, 2016
13 indisputable reasons why holidays in Ireland are the height of luxury
Such a wonderful place.
# holidays - Wednesday 27 July, 2016
Center Parcs gets green light for €233m holiday park in Longford
An Bord Pleanála decided to uphold planning permission granted by Longford County Council.
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Poll: Have you started any new TV series recently?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND and across the world are spending a lot more time indoors than most of us are used to.
This means evenings in, more free time and finding ways to keep children occupied.
Between Netflix, Amazon Prime and the latest Disney+ and regular television channels, there are plenty of ways to watch the latest series or catch up on some older ones.
Let us know which shows you’ve been watching in the comments.
So today we’re asking: Have you started any new TV series recently?
Poll Results:
Yes, I've started one or two (1018)
No, I'm not interested (218)
No, I still don't have time (206)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
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