Shannon
# shannon - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ryanair launches new Shannon route to Alicante
The Shannon to Alicante service has not operated since 2010.
# shannon - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Three arrested on suspicion of arson attack at garda station
A vehicle belonging to a garda was set on fire in Clare on Tuesday.
# shannon - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Vigil at Shannon Airport marks 10 year anniversary of Iraq war
Anti-war group Shannonwatch said Ireland’s record in UN peacekeeping has been “tarnished” by complicity in the CIA rendition programme.
# shannon - Friday 11 January, 2013
Drop in troop flights contributes to decline in Shannon passenger numbers
It was a difficult year for the airport, but 2013 will “mark the turning point” for recovery, a spokesperson said.
# shannon - Friday 21 December, 2012
Seven people hospitalised after chemical incident in Co Clare
A chemical reaction involving bleach caused a ‘gas emission’ which left seven people in hospital.
# shannon - Friday 14 December, 2012
SIPTU members at Shannon Development ballot for industrial action
They say it is in response to the failure of management to provide guarantees following the Government decision to break up the agency.
Plans to boost tourism and renewable energy at Shannon Estuary
A new plan aims to develop the estuary as a site for renewable energy, tourism, and for cruise ships. Public consultation on the plan begins on 17 December.
# shannon - Thursday 13 December, 2012
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# shannon - Monday 10 December, 2012
Plans to make Shannon a tourist attraction unveiled
The six-year plan was produced by Clare County Council and unveiled this morning. It includes an aviation museum and ‘green infrastructure’.
# shannon - Monday 3 December, 2012
Ireland West Airport Knock threatens legal challenge over Shannon plans
Management said it may have “no choice but to challenge the Government’s inequitable behaviour towards the airport in the courts”.
# shannon - Sunday 2 December, 2012
BA flight makes precautionary landing at Shannon Airport
The Boeing 777 jet made an unscheduled precautionary landing at Shannon after detecting smoke in the cabin.
# shannon - Friday 16 November, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Young Munster hope to thwart Garryowen’s leadership drive
Shannon are looking for a first win of the season against last year’s champions, St Mary’s College.
# shannon - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne stay top as they return to winning ways in Clontarf
A second-half comeback gave Mike Ruddock’s side the victory while Garryowen stayed in touch with a win over Shannon.
# shannon - Monday 5 November, 2012
New Philadelphia – Shannon air route welcomed
US Airways has announced that the new route will commence on 23 May next year.
# shannon - Monday 29 October, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne top the table after away win over St Mary’s College
The Dublin derby was comprehensively won by Mike Ruddock’s side after a hat-trick of tries from Cian Aherne.
# shannon - Friday 12 October, 2012
‘Legal violations’ caused by US military and CIA use of Shannon Airport outlined in new booklet
Irish peace groups have outlined the “aviation, human rights, and international humanitarian law” which are being violated by the use of the airport by foreign military.
# shannon - Monday 8 October, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Lansdowne go top with six-try blitz against Shannon
The Dublin side were in unstoppable form while Young Munster and Garryowen kept up the winning habit.
# shannon - Friday 5 October, 2012
Ulster Bank League: New cup up for grabs in Cork v Dublin clash
The McCarthy & O’Reilly trophy will be on the line for the first time as Dolphin host Old Belvedere.
# shannon - Thursday 4 October, 2012
“On cloud 9″: Ill mum’s joy after internet ‘brings Ireland’ to her
Members of an online community rallied around when one of them wanted to “bring Ireland” to his mum who has cancer.
# shannon - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Old Tipperary convent snapped up for €115,000
A Georgian mansion in Dublin was also sold for over €1 million at today’s distressed property auction.
United Airlines anounces new Shannon – Chicago route
The new route will begin next summer, and was last in operation in 2009 with Aer Lingus.
# shannon - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Shannon Airport
A flight from Chicago to London Heathrow made an emergency landing shortly after 1pm today following reports of a smell of smoke on board.
# shannon - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Ulster Bank League: Quinlan joins commentary team for new season’s kick-off
The former Munster back-row will offer his insight at the ‘Friday Night Lights’ opener between Young Munster and Shannon.
# shannon - Sunday 9 September, 2012
# shannon - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Blind canoeist to paddle the length of the Shannon for charity
Wesley Bourke said the storm conditions this weekend will not deter him from his goal to raise funds and awareness for ChildVision.
# shannon - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Post mortem to be carried out on body found in Lough Derg
The man’s body was found in the water on Friday night following a search operation.
# shannon - Friday 3 August, 2012
Boost for Ulster Bank League as Connacht sign up three players for new season
The province has selected a trio of talented UBL stars in the same week as the 2012/13 fixtures announcement.
# shannon - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Unions, staff to hold talks at Shannon over plans to sell off hangar
Staff and unions for Aer Lingus are unhappy with the plan which will see 55 workers face compulsory redundancy or relocation.
# shannon - Sunday 17 June, 2012
Unions threaten summer strike action at Aer Lingus
Unite says that it does not make idle threats and a full withdrawal of labour could be imminent.
# shannon - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Documentary to chronicle human dramas at Dublin airport
TV3 six-parter will capture the arrivals and departures, reunions and separations at airport which saw 18.7 million people pass through it last year.
# shannon - Monday 14 May, 2012
International flights down 3 per cent at Dublin, Cork and Shannon
IAA figures show that total flights in Irish airspace fell by 1.2 per cent last month compared to April 2011.
# shannon - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Dublin Airport set for up to 150 redundancies
The DAA said the staff reductions were necessary due to the “ongoing economic downturn”.
# shannon - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Shannon Airport to break away from DAA
Ryanair has criticised the government for not looking to sell Shannon Airport to the private sector.
# shannon - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Hands on: Shannon worker becomes unexpected Olympic torchbearer
The torch made an unscheduled stop at Shannon Airport yesterday.
# shannon - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
West Clare lighthouse opening will create 12 seasonal jobs
West Clare’s historic Loop Head Lighthouse will reopen to the public during the June Bank Holiday weekend.
# shannon - Wednesday 21 March, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# shannon - Tuesday 13 March, 2012
Man seriously injured in Co Clare crash
Gardaà in Shannon are appealing for witnesses after a 29-year-old male was seriously injured in single vehicle incident.
# shannon - Wednesday 29 February, 2012
# shannon - Thursday 23 February, 2012
Why do China’s leaders love visiting Shannon?
Newswhip’s Paul Quigley discovers how Shannon, Co Clare helped invent modern China.
# shannon - Sunday 19 February, 2012
In pictures: Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping’s Irish visit so far
The Cliffs of Moher and all…






















































