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Shannon Airport receives level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation

*Shannon receives a level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation. Photograph: Stephen O’Malley THE Shannon Airport Group has announced that Shannon Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation. Airport Carbon Accreditation is a globally recognised programme which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. Since 2018, Shannon Airport has reduced its carbon emissions by 43%. Energy efficiency measures including LED …

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High Court relaxes bail conditions for Dublin high end retailer worker accused in connection with €620,000 drugs seizure at Shannon Airport

THE High Court has relaxed bail conditions for a former sales associate with high end retail brands in Dublin charged in connection with an alleged €620,000 cannabis drug seizure at Shannon airport last November, a court has heard. Seán Grehan has been in custody since November 13th where he was remanded in custody with consent to bail on condition that he  …

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Record year for Shannon Airport Group

*Shannon Airport group departures. Photograph: Stephen O’Malley THE Shannon Airport Group is celebrating a record-breaking year, with over 2.3 million passengers travelling through Shannon Airport in 2025, the highest number in 16 years, 9% up on 2024. This increase in passenger numbers came during a year of major investment, new routes, and industry awards recognition. Shannon Airport will operate …

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‘We’re completely starved’ – Council seeks advice on attracting employers to Clare

*Moneypoint, Kilrush THE Clare County Council has its eyes on attracting a “significant employer” to the county. Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle (SF) has suggested that they invite IDA and Enterprise Ireland to give a presentation to Councillors and Council Management about attracting new employers to Clare. This motion comes as a result of the departure of …

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Permission given for US college student to give video-link evidence in Aer Lingus flight sex assault case

*The cost to Aer Lingus of returning the Boston-bound flight to Shannon was €28,213.  A JUDGE has given the go-ahead for a female US college student to give evidence via video link in a trial where a 58-year old Co Galway man is denying two counts of sexual assault on the teenager on board a …

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