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Air Canada to launch new Shannon-Toronto service next summer

*Pictured: Dan Irvine, Aviation Development Manager, Shannon Airport, Isabel Harrison, B2B Manager, Aviation Development, Shannon Airport, Bláithín O’Donnell, Air Canada, Ireland and Niall Kearns, Airport Director, Shannon Airport || Photo: Don Maloney AIR CANADA is to launch a new non-stop service between Shannon Airport and Toronto next summer, providing the only direct connection between Shannon …

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Shannon Airport shortlisted for major aviation industry award

By Paige Foley

SHANNON Airport has been shortlisted for a major aviation industry award after being named a finalist in the Under 5 Million Passengers category at the Routes World Awards 2026. The shortlist was announced this week by Routes, with Shannon recognised alongside airports from around the world. The Routes World Awards recognise airports and other organisations …

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Shannon was fastest growing airport in Ireland for June

By Páraic McMahon

SHANNON AIRPORT was the fastest growing airport in Ireland for the month of June.

Over 65k passengers forecast for August Bank Holiday at Shannon Airport

By Páraic McMahon

MORE THAN 65,000 passengers are expected through Shannon Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend in what is a seven percent increase for the same period in 2025.

Ryanair to create 400 jobs in Shannon as part of €50m investment

By Páraic McMahon

RYANAIR has announced it is to make a €50m investment at Shannon Airport which will create 400 jobs.

Minister approves pay increase for O’Driscoll & Considine

By Gordon Deegan

*Ray O’Driscoll. SHANNON AIRPORT Group’s CEO has received a €35,000 increase in pay to €225,000.

67k passengers at Shannon Airport for busiest weekend of the year

By Páraic McMahon

67.000 passengers will fly through Shannon Airport over the June Bank Holiday weekend for what will be its busiest weekend of the year.

€1.93m in funding for Shannon Airport to go towards airport safety & security infrastructure

By Páraic McMahon

SHANNON AIRPORT has been granted €1.93m in funding under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030.

O’Driscoll appointment poises Shannon Airport Group for ‘continued growth & success’ – Chamber President

By Páraic McMahon

*Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien (FF) with newly appointed CEO of the Shannon Airport Group. Ray O’Driscoll. Photograph: Arthur Ellis. NEWLY appointed CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll’s “comprehensive understanding” of the entity’s operations has the organisation poised “for continued growth and success”.

O’Driscoll appointed CEO of Shannon Airport Group

By Páraic McMahon

*Ray O’Driscoll. RAY O’DRISCOLL has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Shannon Airport Group.

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