By Corinne Whiting Published June 8, 2026 Print/Download In order to celebrate the brand-new Aer Lingus route between Dublin and Pittsburgh, our region recently welcomed a group of Irish journalists to experience Pittsburgh culture and cuisine firsthand. Between Friday, May 29, and Monday, June 1, five members of the Irish media explored the city during some delightfully sun-soaked days. The Joinery Hotel served as their downtown homebase during the stay.