Crowe pledges to give 100 percent as he is elected Chair of Shannon Municipal District
*Cllr John Crowe. Photograph: Martin Connolly Cllr John Crowe (FG) has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Shannon Municipal District.
Shannon Airport
Eight Ryanair services resume at Shannon Airport
Eight Ryanair services have resumed at Shannon Airport.
Collapse of Stobart Air leads to cancellation of Aer Lingus’ regional routes
All of Aer Lingus’ regional flights operated by Stobart Air have been cancelled with immediate effect.
US military cannot be used to assist struggling Shannon Airport – Shannonwatch
*Photograph: John Burns US military cannot be used to assist a struggling Shannon Airport, peace and human rights group Shannonwatch have stated.
Save our Shannon group pledge more demonstrations with Airport in ’emergency’ state
Further demonstrations are planned by the Save our Shannon (SOS) action group which campaigned in Ennis last weekend as they declared the current situation with Shannon Airport to be an emergency.
Tanáiste highlights potential of Shannon for mooted Amazon facility
*Tanáiste Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Martin Connolly Mooted plans of Amazon setting up a distribution facility in Shannon Airport have been backed by the Tánaiste.
Guarantees needed on long-term future of Shannon’s Heathrow slots
Confidence is low that Aer Lingus’ decision to shut their Shannon Airport base will be reversed which has prompted elected representatives to stress the importance of connectivity for the International Airport going forward.
‘Horrible’ treatment of Aer Lingus’ Shannon Airport workers condemned
*Photograph: Air Review Aer Lingus have been criticised for the “abysmal” manner in which it treated its workers at Shannon Airport.
County’s Government politicians urged to put party whip on the line to make a stand for Shannon Airport
Clare’s Government representatives have been urged to put their vote on the line by making a stand for Shannon Airport.
Alliance of Mayors press Government to guarantee strong Aer Lingus presence at Shannon Airport
An alliance of Mayors and Cathaoirligh in the Mid-West have appealed to the Government to ensure a strong Aer Lingus presence continues at Shannon Airport.
