Donegal's Cancer Patients Win: Midday Flight to Dublin Restored

0:00On April 1st, good news for folks in Donogall that mid-day flight rotation to Dublin is coming back full force, starting May 1st. Transport Minister Derego Bryan greenlit the whole thing, including overnighting the plane at Carrick-Fan Airport. This route runs under a public service obligation and keeps cancer patients connected for quick treatments. Earlier this year, the airline plans to scrap the mid-day leg back in late February, swapping it for a later evening flight from March 29th. That shipped hit hard because patients rely on same-day trips, early out, treatment, and home by afternoon. Local TD Pat, the Cobb Gallagher pushback hard to get it restored. Cancer survivors like Magella O'Donnell spoke out on National TV, stressing how vital the original schedule is for morning treatments and quick returns. The Irish Cancer Society called it a lifeline for about 500 patients, warning the changes would mean overnight stays extra costs and real. Stress. Now the schedule is locked in, early flight leaves Donogall at 7.55am, back at 12.55pm, afternoon departs at 2.30pm.

1:09Returns from Dublin at 6.55pm, Emerald Airlines running for Airlingus will handle any bookings on the old early or late slots after May. First, campaigners from Donogall Cancer flights and services group rallied over 20,000 signatures with shouts to Dita Raaz, Na, Gail Talkta, and Ibeck IV, backing it up. This win keeps vital travel smooth for those who need it most, proving voices get heard when they speak up.