The aircraft will fly from Dublin to Bristol on Wednesday, recreating Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight of May 27th, 1936 – a journey which marked the beginning of the airline’s story of growth and resilience, which continues today.

Documents released under FOI show that upkeep of the property has cost €290,000 over the past four years.

The Dublin Civic Trust said it was ‘heartening’ to see a business investing in the city’s heritage.