Increase in US military flights through Shannon Airport
There has been a significant increase in number of aircraft transporting US military personnel through Shannon Airport en route to NATO countries in Eastern Europe this week.
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‘Time for Leo to consider his position as Fine Gael leader’ – Gregan
Ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN role has heightened the need for Leo Varadkar (FG) to consider his position as Fine Gael leader, a prominent Clare member of the party has said.
US troops flights ‘the shame of Shannon’ – Wynne
*Photograph: John Mangan Amid the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, there have been renewed calls to end Shannon Airport’s use by US troops.
Farid left in fear for family’s safety in Afghanistan
A former Afghanistan news anchor who had to flee his native country over attempts on his life by the Taliban has warned that terrorism will spread to other countries if the escalating situation is not put under control.
Minister Coveney opens €3.2m Civil Defence HQ
Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney (FG) has officially opened the new Clare Civil Defence headquarters.
US troops breached COVID-19 guidelines at Shannon Airport
US troops breached COVID-19 guidelines last month when they arrived in Shannon Airport.
VIDEO: COVID-19 response to nursing homes was too slow – Carey
Deputy Joe Carey (FG) has admitted the response of the Government and HSE in dealing with COVID-19 nursing homes was too slow and maintained the framework for Government compiled by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil offers the change the Irish electorate voted for.
EOIN NEYLON: Time for this political generation to stand up for Ireland
Mark Twain once opined that, “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it.”
‘Timing is right’ as Trudy Leyden goes forward for election
No leaflets and no posters is the stance taken by Trudy Leyden (IND) as her names appears on the ballot paper for the first time.
Vice President Pence emphasises Shannon Airport’s importance for US troops
*Vice President of the United States of America Mr Mike Pence and his wife Second Lady Karen Pence touch down at Shannon Airport today.Pic Arthur Ellis. Shannon Airport and its surrounding community were praised by US Vice President Mike Pence for consistent ‘warm welcoming’ for American military troops using the international airport as a stopover.
