Dublin Airport predicting busiest day in its history

Dublin Airport is bracing for its busiest day in history today, expecting more than 130,000 outbound and inbound passengers. This surge is part of a larger trend, with the airport projecting over half a million travelers throughout the entire June bank holiday weekend.

Adding to the travel chaos, rail passengers in Dublin face significant disruption. Engineering works have led to the closure of 18 stations between Connolly station and Bray. DART services will be limited to operating only between Malahide, Howth, and Connolly Stations. This will impact attendees of the Women's Mini Marathon.

On the roads, a policing operation for the bank holiday weekend has already resulted in over 100 drivers being caught for speeding. Authorities have also reported 115 drivers caught not wearing seatbelts or using mobile phones, and over 50 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Meanwhile, Cork and Shannon Airports are also experiencing high volumes, with Cork Airport expecting 69,000 passengers this weekend.