Regarding HUY-DUB, it was reported by the BBC last week as well as in the usual places (Air Humberside, pprune). Could well be part of a wider deal with the Manchester Airports Group. What any HUY-DUB service would mean for DSA-DUB, who knows?
I agree HUY has missed the boat big time over scheduled destinations. I think only very attractive offers will get HUY a lo-co now.