Irish Air

Air Corps adjusts ejector seats in effort to recruit more women pilots

Potential pilots must now only attain a minimum weight of 53kg to be safe

Mon May 02 2022 - 12:20

Air Corps role in Covid and Ukraine crises recognised

Nine new pilots receive their wings at Casement Aerodrome event to mark centenary

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 17:14

Irish neutrality means whatever the government of the day wants it to mean

The ground has shifted and Ireland’s approach to military defence will come under scrutiny like never before

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 17:42

Four Irish babies born to surrogate mothers in Kyiv evacuated from Ukraine

Infants united with Irish parents after medics brought them to Ukraine’s western border

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 18:54

Military aircraft assisting operation to bring surrogate babies born in Ukraine to Ireland

Source says ‘a number of civilians’, believed to be parents of the newborns, on plane

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 19:30

Lisa Smith talking ‘anti-western stuff’ and promoting Islam, says former colleague

Witness says defendant’s talk about these issues was constant through guard duty

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 14:52

Russian, US, French and UK warships spotted off south coast by Defence Forces

Vessels are outside Irish territorial waters, therefore acting in line with maritime law

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 19:50

Army Ranger Wing team arrives home to Ireland after Kabul mission

Twenty-six Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan with help of secretive unit

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:50

The ‘gaping gap’ in Ireland’s airspace defence

State unable to detect who is flying in region unless aircraft actively alerts authorities

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 02:00

No evidence of human remains in test trenches at Bessborough, planning hearing told

Experts called by developers of apartments on grounds of former Mother and Baby Home

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 11:20

Air Corps used to deport criminals to Lithuania due to pandemic

Man (46) extradited back to Ireland to face drugs charges in Dundalk

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 19:41

Bessborough developers urged to retain forensic archaeologists during site works

Expert advises proper supervision in case infant remains found if planning is granted

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 01:00

Infant burials likely to have happened at Bessborough - report

No burial records found for more than 800 babies linked with mother and baby home

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 01:00

Angling Notes: Study finds little-known information about ferox trout

A huge brown trout caught in New Zealand may be a record-breaker

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 00:00

Norwegian Air plunges into winter fight for survival

Government says it will not provide further cash support for embattled airline

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 16:00

Military officers raise concerns over potential use of UK-based aircraft for rescue missions

Air Corps to be excluded from future search and rescue work as service goes out to tender

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 01:00

My Irish passport has calmed tempers at borders and airports

Helicopter pilot Dave McInerney has flown heads of state, royalty and rock stars

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 11:00

Long hot weekend: Monday set to be warmest day of the year so far

Weather brings higher risk of forest fires with red fire warning in place until Monday evening

Sun May 31 2020 - 20:15

Gardaí disperse crowds gathered at coastal beauty spots

Irish Water considers hosepipe ban as threat of drought looms

Sun May 31 2020 - 18:50

Firefighters battle to keep forest fire away from Kildare explosives factory

Strong winds fan flames near Irish Industrial Explosives plant on Kildare-Meath border

Sat May 30 2020 - 14:55

Irish Air Corps will not ground helicopter fleet after door fell off mid-flight

Investigation under way after rear door of aircraft landed outside Clondalkin school

Fri May 22 2020 - 15:01

Stobart Group confirms it has bought more than 78% of Stobart Air

Stobart Air operates regional services for Aer Lingus

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 01:42

Charity air ambulance will cover Air Corp service despite funding issues

Irish Community Rapid Response suspends helicopter medical emergency service due to shortfall

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 12:43

Join up for a career in aviation

The Air Corps offers the opportunity to earn as you learn

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 00:00

Turkey to deport Lisa Smith and her daughter to Ireland

Islamic State supporter and former Irish Air Corps member interrogated by Turkish officials

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 20:28

Gatwick chaos shows how small drones pose big dangers

The increasing use of the machines is a cause of concern for airports across the world

Fri Dec 21 2018 - 01:00

Air Corps discover WW2 hillside ÉIRE sign after more than 70 years

Sign on Bray Head was there to warn air crews that Ireland was a neutral country

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 14:06

Bray Air Display and Foynes Air Show dazzle crowds despite rain

More than 40 modern and vintage aircraft perform as part of Bray celebration

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 21:42

Coveney rejects national security objections to proposed Cork incinerator

Indaver scheme will endanger Haulbowline naval operations, say opponents

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 16:56

Gorse fires break out in Dublin and Wicklow as temperatures soar

Students evacuated from Kilmacanogue school as fires spread in Wicklow

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 18:19

Weekend weather may impede electricity and water repairs

South of country worst hit by Storm Ophelia as responders work to restore services

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 21:13

Incinerator would not impact Cork naval base, says Indaver

Company’s review finds emissions from chimney would not cause problems for helicopters

Mon May 15 2017 - 20:04

Incinerator decision deferral due to Haulbowline flight concerns

Deferral to allow Indaver provide detail on impact €160m facility to have on helicopters

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 18:24

Air Corps problems go deeper than pilot shortage

Financial squeeze imposed by Government will continue to erode capability

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 05:00