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New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland's major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.

Campaigners fighting to reopen Dunguaire Castle have welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works (OPW) that it would maintain and manage the landmark if it comes into State ownership, but say the time has come for Government to publish a clear plan with firm timelines to end three years of closure.

Shannon Airport has recorded a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 1.17 million passengers, an 12% increase on the same period last year, driven by an expanded route network, increased capacity and sustained demand for travel.

The Board of The Shannon Airport Group this week announced the appointment of Ray O’Driscoll as the Group’s new Chief Executive Officer. Ray will take up the role with immediate effect.

Shannon Airport hosted a special event recognising its long?established partnership with United Airlines. This week, the airline celebrated its centenary year, having first taken to the skies in 1926.

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a seven per cent increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025.

The Shannon Airport Group has commenced the first airport-focused element of its €40 million investment drive for 2026, with construction now underway on a €15 million upgrade of the Shannon Airport terminal building.

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2025, proudly supported once again by main partner The Shannon Airport Group for the twelfth consecutive year. The awards celebrate the very best of Galway business, recognising innovation, ambition, sustainability, creativity, and community impact across the city and county.

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2025, proudly supported once again by main partner The Shannon Airport Group for the twelfth consecutive year. The awards celebrate the very best of Galway business, recognising innovation, ambition, sustainability, creativity, and community impact across the city and county.

On 24 October 1945, a DC-4 aircraft operated by American Overseas Airlines touched down at Shannon Airport, making history as the first scheduled, commercial transatlantic passenger flight.