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NEWS STORIES: March-June 2001
This archive contains references to travel news articles that appeared in the period March-June 2001.
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JUNE 2001:
Rise in US tourist numbers despite foot-and-mouth: The Irish Times, June 30, 2001
'Ship of peace' voyage is cancelled: Belfast Telegraph, June 27, 2001
Ryanair bucks the trend with strong profits: The Irish Times, June 26, 2001
Cork harbour to get £300m facelift: The Irish Times, June 26, 2001
Larger ferry to give boost to southern route: Sunday Independent, June 24, 2001
Travel industry boost for province: Belfast Telegraph, June 23, 2001
South-West Tourism industry loses £100m: Irish Examiner, June 23, 2001
Troubled Aer Lingus slumps into the red: The Irish Times, June 20, 2001
North
'gets daytrippers but not overnighters': Irish News, June 19, 2001
Famous
Stamps at Dublin's GPO: IrelandClick.com, June 19, 2001
Clinton 'not asked to join tourism drive': Irish Independent, June 18, 2001
Fishermen aim to net share of ferry business: Irish Independent, June 18, 2001
US cancellations pose £300m loss: Irish Independent, June 15, 2001
15-20% dip in North West tourism over last five months: The Irish Times, June 15, 2001
Large influx of UK tourists pose disease risk: The Irish Times, June 14, 2001
Aer
Lingus off course: The Irish Times, June 14, 2001 (Editorial)
Win a fantastic film holiday: Irish Post, June 13, 2001
Ryanair vows 'detailed inquiry' on fares difference: Irish Independent, June 11, 2001
Department refused to sanction sea trials: The Irish Times, June 8, 2001
Top air carriers set sights on Aer Lingus: Irish Independent, June 7, 2001
BA may make £300m offer for troubled Aer Lingus: Irish Independent, June 4, 2001
City airport joins the high fliers: Irish News, June 4, 2001
Ryanair keen to sell via Internet: The Observer, June 3, 2001
Cork airport to get euro 76m upgrade: The Irish Times, June 1, 2001
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MAY 2001:
Air fares war looms as rivals target Ryanair: Irish Independent, May 31, 2001
Revamped airport set to open: UTV Internet, May 31, 2001
Countryside businesses get back on their feet: The Irish Times, May 31, 2001
Northern Ireland tourism chief plea on unrest: The Irish Times, May 30, 2001
New all-Ireland tourism chief: Irish Independent, May 28, 2001
Tourism's recovery may take years - Bord Fáilte: The Irish Times, May 28, 2001
£1m trade-fair to help NI tourism: The Irish Times, May 28, 2001
Yacht sails into history: Limerick Leader, May 26, 2001
Tourism needs a peaceful summer: Irish News, May 25, 2001 (Editorial)
Belfast-Dublin air route may take-off: The Irish Times, May 18, 2001
Yeats’ horse painting gallops past £1m mark: Irish Examiner, May 18, 2001
New laws introduced for adventure centres: The Irish Times, May 17, 2001
Eco warriors battle for canal routes: Irish News, May 17, 2001
Reid backs drive to help NI tourism: The Irish Times, May 16, 2001
Tourism chief 'very optimistic' about recovery: The Irish Times, May 15, 2001
Ryanair to introduce free travel in radical flight plan: Irish Examiner, May 15, 2001
Yanks send their green bits home: Irish Examiner, May 15, 2001
Ryanair says 10% of flights could be free: The Irish Times, May 14, 2001
Tour operators feel effects of foot-and-mouth: Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 13, 2001
From Pestilence and Other Troubles Spring Forth Discounts: Los Angeles Times, May 13, 2001
No frills to no fares for Irish airline: The Sunday Times, May 13, 2001
Tour operators upbeat on crisis: Belfast Telegraph, May 12, 2001
Parks open as victory is declared: Irish Independent, May 12, 2001
Rail disruption averted: UTV Internet, May 12, 2001
Almost there: Irish Independent, May 11, 2001 (Editorial)
Talking Starts In Rail Dispute, The Irish Times, May 11, 2001 (Editorial)
Pressure from Blair helps end rail strike: Irish Independent, May 11, 2001
Dublin airport 'a congested mess': Irish Independent, May 11, 2001
An Irishman's Diary: The Irish Times, May 11, 2001
The train waits at the platform, and so do passengers. All day: Irish Examiner, May 10, 2001
Region 'can't afford' protracted disruption: Irish Independent, May 10, 2001
Bid to stop tourists' car accidents launched: UTV Internet, May 8, 2001
Heuston Station reopens after refurbishment work: The Irish Times, May 8, 2001
Mortar used in restoration damaging monuments: Irish Independent, May 8, 2001
Blue skies ahead, say amateur forecasters: The Irish Times, May 5, 2001
Pub culture outdated for Celtic Tiger says Harney: Irish Independent, May 4, 2001
Warm spell pushes temperatures above Spain: The Irish Times, May 3, 2001
Tourism chief seeks to woo back fearful Americans: Irish Echo, May 2, 2001
Foot-and-mouth restrictions to be eased: The Irish Times, May 2, 2001
Up to £10m funding to reassure tourists: The Irish Times, May 1, 2001
Crime victims project showcased: UTV Internet, May 1, 2001
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APRIL 2001:
We are open for business pledge stars: Irish News, April 30, 2001
Foot-and-Mouth Effect on Tourism is Mixed: Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2001
Villages want Gaelic test for homebuyers: The Observer, April 29, 2001
Taoiseach tells British travel agents 'we're open for business': Irish Independent, April 28, 2001
Yacht voyage all the way from Belleek to New York: The Irish Times, April 28, 2001
McDaid offers US tourists 'best deal they'll ever get': Irish Independent, April 26, 2001
Shannon Airport leads battle to prevent outbreak: The Irish Times, April 26, 2001
Counting the counties: Irish Post, April 26, 2001
In Texas, McAleese reassures tourists: Irish Echo, April 25, 2001
Disease threat and economic woes keep US tourists away: Irish Independent, April 25, 2001
US tourist numbers are expected to recover: Irish Examiner, April 25, 2001
Foot and mouth all clear: UTV Internet, April 25, 2001
Iarnrod Eireann replies on holiday closure of Heuston: The Irish Times, April 25, 2001
Trip of a lifetime: Irish News, April 24, 2001
This Belfast-Dublin fiasco has to stop: Irish News, April 24, 2001
Closing station for bank holiday 'bizarre' claim tourist bodies: Irish Independent, April 24, 2001
U2 join drive to woo back wary US tourists: Irish Independent, April 23, 2001
McDaid in bid to woo Americans back: Irish Examiner, April 23, 2001
Heuston station to close for holiday weekend: The Irish Times, April 23, 2001
Fourth disease case confirmed in NI: BBC, April 22, 2001
Border controls depend on travelers' honesty: Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 21, 2001
Ryanair scathing of rival's lowest fare claim: Irish Independent, April 21, 2001
The great chewing-gum mystery: The Irish Times, April 21, 2001
Foot-and-mouth controls relaxed: UTV Internet, April 20, 2001
McAleese issues strong plea for tourists: The Irish Times, April 19, 2001
Aer Lingus denies US route cuts: Irish Voice, April 18, 2001
Evergreen in Sceptre merge: Irish Voice, April 18, 2001
High-level talks to stop FMD spread: Irish News, April 18, 2001
Precautions can help fight foot-and-mouth — Q&A: Toronto Globe and Mail, April 18, 2001
Tidy towns drive gets under way: Mayo News, April 18, 2001
Third NI disease case confirmed: BBC, April 15, 2001
Second case in Northern Ireland: BBC, April 14, 2001
Congestion at airport needs priority action: The Irish Times, April 14, 2001
Government will mount US media blitz to woo the tourists back: Irish Examiner, April 13, 2001
Tourism blow as top US operator drops schedule: Irish Independent, April 12, 2001
Initiative to promote Ireland announced: The Irish Times, April 12, 2001
Ahern urged to head tourism task force: The Irish Times, April 12, 2001
Non-EU students can work part-time: Irish Independent, April 12, 2001
Aer Lingus relieved as strike cancelled: Irish Examiner, April 11, 2001
Empey moves to counter misinformation: The Irish Times, April 10, 2001
Lack of advice blamed for tourism being 'all at sea': Irish Independent, April 10, 2001
Britain improves efforts to keep FMD from our shores: Irish Independent, April 10, 2001
Letters to the Editor — European Travel in the Time of Foot and Mouth Disease: Frommer's Newsletter, April 10, 2001
Dublin to disinfect British arrivals: UTV Internet, April 9, 2001
Call for extra holiday as boost for tourism: Irish Independent, April 9, 2001
Tourism chief seeks major drive to lure foreigners: Irish Independent, April 9, 2001
Tourism needs aid in time of crisis: Sunday Business Post (Editorial), April 8, 2001
Riding the Rails to Savings in Europe: Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2001
Visitors told food safety 'not at risk': Irish Independent, April 7, 2001
Best kept towns strive for all-island awards: Irish Independent, April 7, 2001
Jobs boost at Ryanair over success of four new Euro routes: Irish Independent, April 7, 2001
Labour Court steps in as 17,000 hit by air strike: Irish Independent, April 7, 2001
McDaid says battle is being won: The Irish Times, April 6, 2001
Bord Failte get go-ahead for £6m advertising blitz: Irish Independent, April 6, 2001
Greens seek £10m one-day tourism blitz: The Irish Times, April 6, 2001
Empey announces NI tourist plan: The Irish Times, April 6, 2001
Aer Lingus to cancel most flights today: The Irish Times, April 6, 2001
Strike-hit Aer Lingus calls board talks: Irish Independent, April 6, 2001
NI tourism offensive against foot-and-mouth: UTV Internet, April 5, 2001
Widespread relief greets easing of restrictions: The Irish Times, April 5, 2001
Aer Lingus strike to go ahead: The Irish Times, April 5, 2001
Irish tourist chief slams FMD misinformation: Irish Voice, April 4, 2001
Currency service on Ryanair site not authorised: The Irish Times, April 3, 2001
Talks to avert strike at Aer Lingus: The Irish Times, April 2, 2001
Fortress Ireland is a tourism catastrophe, says McDaid: Sunday Business Post, April 1, 2001
Airlines Try to Calm Foot & Mouth Jitters: New York Times, April 1, 2001
How foot-and-mouth disease affects travelers: Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 1, 2001
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MARCH 2001:
Sending out right signals to keep the visitors coming: The Irish Times, March 31, 2001
Angling tourism industry 'may collapse': The Irish Times, March 31, 2001
Strike to affect over 20,000 Aer Lingus passengers: The Irish Times, March 30, 2001
Ministers appeal for tourists' return: BBC, March 30, 2001
Tourism uproar over 'stay away' ad: Irish Independent, March 30, 2001
Tourism chief insists 'we're open for business': The Irish Times, March 29, 2001
Air fares slashed as Foot and Mouth hits home: Irish Voice, March 28, 2001
Walsh eases restrictions: The Irish Times, March 28, 2001
Tourism hit by disease crisis: BBC, March 28, 2001
Easter strike threat at Aer Lingus: The Irish Times, March 27, 2001
Foot and Mouth and You — Your Questions Answered: Washington Post, March 25, 2001
No amends for tourism: Irish News, March 24, 2001
Irish fearful, angry that foot-and-mouth may damage Celtic Tiger economy: San Francisco Chronicle, March 24, 2001
McDaid warns of lack of attention to tourism crisis: The Irish Times, March 23, 2001
Foot and mouth illness hits Ireland: Boston Globe, March 23, 2001
Contagion spreading despite restrictions on travel, gatherings: San Francisco Chronicle, March 23, 2001
Irish begin livestock slaughter as first foot-and-mouth cases confirmed: Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 23, 2001
Irish troops battle livestock disease: Toronto Globe and Mail, March 23, 2001
Ireland confirms first case of foot-and-mouth disease: San Francisco Chronicle, March 22, 2001
Front Row — redevelopment of National Theatre and other venues: The Irish Times, March 22, 2001
Northerners in the tourist trade feel the brunt: The Irish Times, March 19, 2001
Villagers relieved as life returns to normal: The Irish Times, March 19, 2001
History may record national day that wasn't: The Irish Times, March 19, 2001
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Keeps Hikers Indoors: New York Times, March 18, 2001
St. Patrick's bad day: Toronto Globe and Mail, March 17, 2001
St Pat shackled by foot-and-mouth fear: Sydney Morning Herald, March 17, 2001
St Patrick gets the blues as fun deferred: The Irish Times, March 17, 2001
Disease Stifles Irish Laughter on St. Patrick's Day: New York Times, March 17, 2001
Ireland Marks Somber St. Patrick's: New York Times, March 17, 2001
Ireland regrets that St Patrick's Day is off: The Independent, March 17, 2001
Walsh eases some controls as report categorises events: The Irish Times, March 17, 2001
Livestock Disease Hurting Tourism: New York Times, March 16, 2001
Trip Clicks — Seeing green: USA Today, March 15, 2001
Foot-mouth disease risk puts O'Hare on guard: Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2001
Restrictions to be eased by weekend if virus stays out: Irish Independent, March 14, 2001
Flying around Europe Is About to Get Cheaper: Cheapie Ryanair Expands into the Continent: Frommer's Newsletter, March 13, 2001
Top hotelier defies 'overly severe' farm plague clamp: Irish Independent, March 13, 2001
Coming and Going — Plague of the Week: Washington Post, March 11, 2001
State may be given all clear in weeks: The Irish Times, March 8, 2001
Northern events proceed despite official advice: The Irish Times, March 8, 2001
Restrictions on fishing and boating hits tourism: The Irish Times, March 8, 2001
No refunds for disappointed parade students: Irish Voice, March 7, 2001
Tourist board cancels southern advertising: UTV Internet, March 6, 2001
Tourists welcome but golfers discouraged: Irish Independent, March 6, 2001
Activity centre defends decision to remain open: Irish Independent, March 6, 2001
Airport staff accept transfer pay deal: Irish Independent, March 6, 2001
Strike may affect wide range of services at airport: The Irish Times, March 5, 2001
Wardens learn what happens to nice guys — Trying to close Stephens Green: The Irish Times, March 5, 2001
One
hour strike could shut Dublin Airport: The Irish Times. March 3, 2001
Bar lies — increasing drink culture in new Ireland: The Irish Times, March 3, 2001
Leen calls on British to return Annals: Kerryman, March 2, 2001
Pre-March 2001:
O'Leary's flight of fancy turns to reality — Ryanair: The Times, February 17, 2001
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