A parrot discovered at Dublin Airport has been safely reunited with its owner, a process aided by the dedicated efforts of airport personnel and widespread public engagement.

The Alexandrine parakeet, initially assigned the temporary moniker “Troy” by airport staff—a nod to Republic of Ireland footballer Troy Parrott—was first observed near Terminal One by airport police on Easter Sunday. This nearly two-year-old female bird quickly became a point of interest.

Airport police provided care for the parrot at their station. This included access to fruit, water, and toys. A makeshift enclosure was also constructed by the Airport Police K9 unit to ensure her comfort. The bird’s owner, identified as Gheorghe, was eventually located through the information on her tag and the parrot’s familiar response to her actual name, Lola.

Lola formed a noticeable rapport with the airport’s social media team. They shared details about the adventurous bird, noting her fondness for watermelon and strawberries. It was also observed that she is quite vocal when she feels she is not receiving enough attention. The team humorously reported that Lola seemed pleased her impromptu “shift” at the airport had concluded.

Interestingly, Dublin Airport has encountered avian visitors of the parrot variety before.

Previous Parrot Encounters at Dublin Airport

In 2019, another parrot managed to find itself at the airport. This African grey female, named Hugo, was spotted by a firefighter during a routine safety inspection as she was positioned to take off from the main runway. She was subsequently reunited with her owner.

More recently, in August 2025, the airport experienced another unexpected arrival: a talkative parrot that, by all appearances, was not scheduled for any flight.

On a lighter note, the airport’s social media channels jokingly suggested a name change to “Troy Parrott Airport” the previous year. This was in response to the Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott scoring a hat-trick against Hungary.