Clare hurling superfans (l-r) Cara (8), Paul (11) and Thomas (13) O’Sullivan were at Shannon Airport to add the very first signatures on the Airport’s giant ‘Backing the Banner’ good luck card, which has been installed in the Arrivals Hall this week ahead of the 2024 All-Ireland Hurling Final. Pic Stephen O’Malley
EXCITEMENT is building in Shannon Airport as several hurling supporters from Clare and Cork fly home for the All-Ireland senior final.
Passengers and staff at Shannon Airport are gearing up for the final with the International Airport festooned in saffron and blue.
In anticipation of Clare’s first appearance in an All-Ireland Hurling Final since 2013, Shannon Airport has installed a giant ‘Backing the Banner’ good luck card in the airport terminal building, where fans can sign their messages of support for the team prior to Sunday. The Shannon Airport ‘Backing the Banner’ good luck card is open to all members of the public and the airport community to sign. It is located in the airport Arrival’s Hall.
Pamela Brooks, Head of Operations at The Shannon Airport Group said, “All-Ireland Hurling Final fever has well and truly arrived at Shannon Airport as our passengers and staff get up for the match. The airport is a hive of activity this week as excitement builds for the big day. We are looking forward to welcoming passengers returning home from all over the globe to support their county in Croke Park, while the hot topic among our passengers who will be abroad for the final is finding a spot to watch the game”.
She added, “The atmosphere in Shannon really is electric, and we’re delighted to see the community spirit come alive in the airport, with everyone getting involved in the excitement of the build-up to match day”.
