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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

Should you pick a staycation this year?

from The Hard Shoulder

A recent study found that almost four in ten Irish people are choosing Ireland for their main holiday this year rather than going abroad.More than 8 in 10 people planning summer holidays are concerned about flight disruptions and cancellations, the research also shows.So, should we go back to the good old days of staycations down the country?Joining me now is Esther McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Mia Sherwood Scully, Freelance Journalist.

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