A campaign calling for a Ryanair advert to be banned has been backed by more than 5,000 people online

Ryanair advert causes controversy as petition tries to get it banned

Check out the behind-the-scenes video of Ryanair's calendar photoshoot:
A campaign calling for a Ryanair advert showing a scantily clad woman to be banned has been backed by more than 5,000 people online.

Stick to the flying, Michael

Don't choke on your cornflakes as we take a look back at some of Ireland's biggest buyout blunders

Ryanair & Aer Lingus

In Ireland Aer Lingus hadn't been floated a wet day on the Stock Exchange in September 2006 when Ryanair pounced. It quickly accumulated a 29.8 per cent stake in its rival at a cost of almost €450m.

With the European Union having blocked the intended takeover, the Aer Lingus share price has collapsed -- leaving the Ryanair stake with a value of just €115m.

Stick to the flying, Michael.