One of over 40 aircraft taking part in the massive effort to repatriate 150,000 Thomas Cook holidaymakers was forced to divert to Shannon Airport last night after suffering technical issues off the southwest coast.
Clare County Council has opened a Book of Condolence at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis in solidarity with the people of Manchester, UK, and in memory of the victims of last night’s terror attack at the Manchester Arena.
Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen has advised Clare holiday makers and those planning any trip abroad, to apply for an Irish Passport well in advance of travel.
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has confirmed that permission was granted to US military personnel to carry guns on a flight through Shannon Airport earlier this month.
The US is set to be one of the strong growth markets in 2017 for Irish holiday makers, organisers of the weekend’s Holiday Show at the UL Sport Arena stated.