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Monday 4 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# Shannon

All time
Man rescued by coast guard after breaking his arm on boat
The first rescue attempt was unsuccessful.
Photos: The world's largest jet is at Shannon Airport right now
The 6-engined jet with 32 wheels is travelling from America to France.
Woman in her 80s detained after flight forced to divert to Shannon Airport
The woman is in Shannon Garda Station.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe (and it will be worse tomorrow)
Air traffic controllers in France are on strike. Here’s how it’s been affecting flights so far…
Investigation after two men badly burned by molten plastic
The pair are currently receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital.
Mexico-bound plane makes emergency landing at Shannon
Flight DE4156 was over the Atlantic, en route to Cancun, when the alarm was raised.
'I did what I thought was right at Shannon Airport,' says Mick Wallace
Clare Daly and Mick Wallace were giving evidence in court today.
Mick Wallace will be representing himself in court today
Wallace and fellow independent TD Clare Daly are contesting charges that they entered a restricted zone in Shannon Airport last summer.
Man charged in connection with murder of Polish man found in the River Shannon
Patryk Krupa’s body was found in the River Shannon near Athlone last June.
One arrest after mid-air bomb scare on Ryanair plane
Flight FR3326 — which took off from Krakow in Poland shortly before 10pm last night — was diverted to Berlin.
Live in Clare or Kilkenny? 125 new jobs are on the way
Two job announcements were made today.
Here are the 30 countries who have landed military aircraft in Shannon since 2009
Afghanistan, Bahrain, Israel, Saudi Arabia, USA…
Department of Foreign Affairs: Shannon Airport was not used to facilitate torture
A damning report into torture used by the US military was released yesterday.
Charlie Flanagan apologises and says this US military plane DID land in Shannon
But does an explanation of “administrative error” raise more questions than it answers?
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly to appear in court
The TDs were arrested in July after trying to search a US military aircraft.
Boston-bound flight diverts back to Shannon due to "suspected technical problem"
The plane was out over the Atlantic when a decision was made turn it around.
Shannon Airport wins 'Airport of the Year' in European awards
This is the first time an Irish airport has won this award and judges singled it out because of its success in ending five years of “seemingly interminable decline”.
Detectives appeal to Polish community for help investigating Patryk Krupa murder
One man has already appeared in court in connection with the case, and there have been a number of other arrests.
Just released and Mick Wallace is tweeting pictures of US military craft at Shannon
The Wexford TD is continuing his campaign to stop Shannon from being used as a US military airbase.
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly released after being arrested at Shannon Airport
The pair were attempting to inspect two US military aircraft.
Margaretta D'Arcy has been jailed again for refusing to sign a bond
The elderly peace activist has been returned to prison for refusing to comply with judge’s order.
Man released over death of Polish man found in the Shannon
The man in his 20s was freed last night and a file is being sent to the DPP.
"We are now a blood-ridden country": Margaretta D'Arcy rounds on TDs over Shannon...
Some of them looked pretty stunned at the tirade…
Heineken Cup drives record month for Aer Lingus
Traffic to the Heineken Cup final in Cardiff was a major driver for the short-hop specialist in May.
Ryanair has launched five new routes from Shannon
The budget carrier said that it couldn’t run the new flights if the travel tax was still in play.
Body taken from River Shannon in Limerick City
The man went into the river on Sunday evening.
Aer Lingus regional traffic up, up and away by 35 per cent
A strong Easter and new routes are driving the gains made by the short hop carrier.
Teen arrested after three youths robbed at knifepoint
A knife and cash were recovered by gardaí investigating the incident.
The infamous snail, those freezing musicians ... that hair: On Trump Patrol in Co Clare
The most cringe inducing Irish-American moment since Jedward met Barack? Whatever you made of it, here’s what went on in the lead-up to The Donald’s bizarre red carpet welcome…
Donald Trump's gold-plated Boeing 757 is parked in Shannon at the moment - want a look inside?
The gold’s on the inside… It probably wouldn’t be safe to encase the outside of a plane in gold-plating.
Trump: I'm bringing hundreds of jobs --- and yes, I'll be a friend of the snail
The outspoken billionaire arrived in Co Clare this morning to check out the luxury golf resort he snapped up for a song.
Watch: What economic advice does Donald Trump have for Michael Noonan?
The business heavyweights met at Shannon earlier. But what does ‘The Donald’ think of the Government’s efforts to mount an economic recovery?
Watch Donald Trump's incredibly awkward arrival on Irish soil
*national cringe*
Passenger dies on New York flight diverted to Shannon
The Alitalia flight was diverted yesterday afternoon due to passenger illness.
349 US planes with war munitions allowed to land at Shannon. Zero were refused
However, thirteen overflights were refused due to the nature of their cargo.
'New future' for Shannon a step closer with signing of bill
The bill sets up a new Shannon Group plc on a statutory basis.
Tourists targeted with new Shannon - Bristol route
The flights will take off at 11.10am, seven days a week.
New jobs for Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Waterford
This brings the total number of jobs announced today to 555.
Nine new routes at Shannon Airport
Ryanair have launched the new services.
Margaretta D'Arcy appeared on the Saturday Night Show in her orange prison jumpsuit
Orange is the new black.