The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 has arrived at Shannon Airport from China carrying the single largest consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be flown into Ireland on a single flight.

The world’s largest aircraft will make a rare visit to Shannon Airport today to deliver a significant consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the ongoing fight against Covid-19 here.

An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, has awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag to nine Clare beaches.

The first meeting between airport management and the newly formed all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group has been described as 'positive'.

Since its establishment in the early 1960s, the Shannon Free Zone has gained global recognition for being instrumental in delivering many innovations, from the world’s first duty free zone, the birthplace of aviation leasing, and the spawning of a dynamic sub-supply base to respond to the needs of Ireland’s first influx of foreign direct investment.

The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, has today confirmed that Ireland can move to Phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business from Monday June 8th.

McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurants in Shannon and Ennis are set to reopen following successful pilot last month.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced an allocation of €2.5m to independent commercial radio stations across the country supporting public awareness and understanding of COVID-19.