Holidays
Extra day off for thousands next year due to rare bank holiday rule

Extra day off for thousands next year due to rare bank holiday rule

There are currently ten bank holidays a year. There could be an extra day off or additional pay for thousands of Irish workers next year due to a rare weekend bank holiday rule. With exact dates of bank holidays being flexible (but generally Mondays), others such as New Year’s Day and St Patrick’s Day can […]

7 months ago

The ‘perfect’ Greek island cheaper than Santorini and Mykonos with €3 beers

The ‘perfect’ Greek island cheaper than Santorini and Mykonos with €3 beers

You may have seen this holiday destination featured on Netflix’s popular series One Day. Now summer is finally here, it’s time to think about getting a holiday booked in if you’ve not already. Most of you will be familiar with the beautiful views and whitewash backdrops of Greece’s more popular tourist-riddled islands, Mykonos and Santorini. […]

1 year ago

Strikes at Aer Lingus could have ‘serious impact’ on passengers in the coming weeks

Strikes at Aer Lingus could have ‘serious impact’ on passengers in the coming weeks

The airline have called the development “unnecessary and regrettable”. The Irish Airline Pilot’s Association (IALPA) have voted in favour of industrial action, which includes strikes at Aer Lingus. Talks are underway to reach an agreement between Aer Lingus pilots and management to avoid impact for passengers. Pilots are seeking pay increases of over 20%, and […]

1 year ago

Millennials are taking ‘quiet holidays’ from work instead of asking for time off

Millennials are taking ‘quiet holidays’ from work instead of asking for time off

It’s a sneaky little annual leave workaround that many are availing of. A new report has revealed that a new trend has emerged within the office-based workforce, whereby employees are taking time off without informing their employer. The new movement has been given the term ‘quiet holidaying’ (or ‘quiet vacationing’ if you’re American), and a […]

1 year ago

Boarding pass warning you need to take note of before your summer holidays

Boarding pass warning you need to take note of before your summer holidays

Don’t forget this important boarding pass tip. If anyone else is jetting off on holidays this summer then make sure you don’t make this boarding pass error. We’re all gearing up for our summer holidays and it’s safe to say they’re desperately needed. All we can think of is switching off from reality and reading […]

2 years ago