Fianna Fail’s Senator Timmy Dooley has said that former Aer Lingus and British Airways/IAG CEO Willie Walsh’s response that it would be “madness” for Shannon Airport to establish its own airline is disrespectful to the airport, to its Chairman designate Pádraig Ó Céidigh and to the legacy of proven pioneers at the airport.

One of the most influential figures in world aviation today, Willie Walsh, chief executive of International Airlines Group (IAG) will visit Shannon on Friday, 24 November to give the keynote address at Shannon Chamber’s President’s lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel.

Domhnall Slattery of Ennis is to be acknowledged for his contribution to aviation with a special award.

‘No Crusader’ the memoir of Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh is now a national bestseller.