News - Airport
Almost 950,000 passengers passed through Ireland West Airport in 2025
That's according to the Central Statistics Office, which shows it was the busiest year for Irish Airports since the survey began in 2013.
Apr 18, 2026 12:27
Passengers planning to travel to US advised to check with airlines
The east coast of the states has been battered with snow affecting flights from Dublin.
Dec 27, 2025 08:24
Funding granted for major development at Ireland West Airport Knock
€200,000 per year has been allocated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment.
Jul 11, 2023 13:47
Roscommon woman becomes Ryanair's 10 millionth passenger at Knock Airport
Congratulations Grainne!
May 23, 2023 14:43
Fears of airport delays this summer as DAA warns of staff shortages
Dublin Airport say they may not have the resources to hire more staff to cope with demand.
Feb 16, 2023 09:45
Black box is recovered from plane crash in Nepal
Authorities say there's no hope of finding any survivors from the crash at this stage
Jan 16, 2023 08:43
Ireland West Airport Knock optimistic for busiest year to date in 2023
He expects over 807,000 people will use Ireland West Airport in 2023.
Dec 28, 2022 08:50
Local troops to begin airport security training this week
40 troops stationed in Athlone are to start their training this week.
Jul 5, 2022 14:00
Defence forces troops begin airport security training
SIPTU says it's been given assurances its members jobs won't be under threat.
Jul 4, 2022 08:38
100 air passengers referred to Gardaí over lack of valid covid tests
The new rules for passengers arriving in Ireland came into effect on Sunday.
Dec 9, 2021 08:03
Aer Lingus to resume popular UK flight route in time for Christmas
The route will return on a phased basis from Christmas to March.
Oct 2, 2021 13:26
Air travel into Ireland increased by a third over the last week
There's been a significant increase week on week in the number of people flying into Dublin airport
Jun 11, 2021 08:49
Bomb threat forces Ryanair plane to make emergency landing in Germany
The passengers finally arrived in Poland after a seven-hour delay
May 31, 2021 08:40
Covid crisis sees Ireland West Airport Knock record 1995 passenger numbers
The marketing manager of Ireland West Airport in Knock says the Covid crisis brought the airport back to 1995 passenger numbers last year. Donal Healy
Feb 4, 2021 16:21Shannonside Newsletter
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