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Last year was the busiest ever at Ireland West Airport Knock as passenger numbers reached 700,000 for the first time in the airport’s 29-year history.

Last year was the busiest ever at Ireland West Airport Knock as passenger numbers reached 700,000 for the first time in the airport’s 29-year history.

Last month saw Ireland West International Airport Knock break records as it recorded its busiest month at the regional airport. More than 91,000 passengers used the airport in July, which was 1,500 more than the previous record for the Mayo based airport which was set in August 2012 when 89,500 passed through the arrivals and departure gates of the airport.

More than 91,000 passengers used Ireland West Airport Knock in July of this year, making it the busiest month in the airport’s 28 year history.

Ireland West Airport Knock, in partnership with Ryanair, officially launched Ryanair’s biggest summer and winter schedules from the airport in the Knockranny House Hotel in Westport recently. This year Ryanair will fly to a record 16 destinations from Ireland West Airport Knock, and for the first time carry a milestone of 580,000 passengers from the airport – an 11 per cent increase on 2013 figures. In recent weeks Ryanair launched the three exciting new services to Glasgow (Scotland), Kaunas (Lithuania), and Eindhoven (Netherlands). In addition Ryanair has increased capacity by 20 per cent of its London Luton and Stansted services, adding 50,000 new seats in 2014, providing increased choice and day return options for business, leisure, and VFR passengers in the west of Ireland and the London market.

Shannon Airport has received more recognition for the strides made in the 18 months since it achieved independence, claiming one of the top honours at the inaugural Irish Aviation Industry Awards.

Some 800,000 Canadians and others around the world are to read all about Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way as a couple of top travel bloggers, Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil, are travelling around the county and recording their experiences as guests of Tourism Ireland.

The recent upturn in Dublin property prices has led to a surprising increase in the numbers of Irish people considering investing in foreign property. However, international property resale consultant Extrasales is urging investors to consider all the facts first.

There was further good news for commuters yesterday with the announcement that Ryanair has extended its evening services from London to Stansted airport for the winter on Fridays and Sundays.

Acclaimed Irish novelist, storyteller, and playwright Pat McCabe will host a special evening of conversation and readings at this year’s Athlone Literary Festival.