Tourism & Local Clare News

10 Nov

Extra €22m in supports announced for Shannon and Cork airports under aviation aid package: Deputy Joe Carey

Shannon Airport will benefit from a revised €80 million funding package for the crisis-hit aviation sector, Clare TD Joe Carey announced this evening. The Government confirmed an extra €48 million in support for next year in addition to those already announced in Budget 2021. As part of the funding, Shannon and Cork airports will receive […]

9 Nov

‘Government must move now to restore connectivity and strategic routes at Shannon Airport’ – Clare TD

The Government must focus on restoring connectively at Shannon Airport and safeguarding strategic routes as rapid testing for air passengers comes into effect this week, a Clare TD has said. Deputy Joe Carey was speaking ahead of the introduction of the EU’s ‘Traffic Light’ system at Shannon and Cork airports from this Thursday, which the […]

15 Oct

Ryanair’s decision to pull out of Shannon ‘another blow’ for the airport and region: Deputy Joe Carey

Clare TD Joe Carey has strongly criticised Ryanair’s decision to shut down its bases in Shannon and Cork airports for the winter, describing the move as a “huge blow” to the airline’s local employees and the entire region. Ryanair made the announcement this morning as part of significant winter capacity cuts across the airline’s Irish […]

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