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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why are people not travelling abroad on their holidays?

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A new survey has shown that one in 5 Irish people will avoid travelling abroad this year. With rising prices, and rising uncertainty created by war in the Middle East, we are choosing to stay home or holiday in Ireland in bigger numbers this year Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss some of the reasons why, and offer those of us thinking about a holiday some advice is Editor of TravelExtra.ie Eoghan Corry, and CEO of Click&Go Holidays & director of the Irish Travel Agents Association Paul Hackett.

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