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Spilt coffee in cockpit forced jet to divert to...

A cup of coffee that was accidentally spilt onto a panel in the cockpit of a transatlantic flight forced to crew to turn around and divert to Shannon Airport.

Work begins on new Civil Defence Headquarters

Clare County Council today signed contracts with Jada Kelly RAC Joint Venture for the delivery of a €2.7 million upgrade and refurbishment of a building in the Quin Road Industrial Estate in Ennis, which will become the new location for the Clare Civil Defence Headquarters. 

Two rescued after boat runs aground on Shannon

Two people had to be rescued last night after their boat ran aground on the River Shannon and the occupants were unable to confirm their exact location.

Missing woman found safe during search

A multi-agency search for a young woman reported missing in East Clare has been stood down after she was found safe and well this afternoon.

Latest Airport Police and Fire Service recruits graduate

Shannon Airport has welcomed ten new firefighters to the fold after an intensive training programme.
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Aer Lingus flight diverts to Shannon with ill passenger

An Aer Lingus flight made a U-turn over the North Atlantic and diverted to Shannon Airport this afternoon to seek medical attention for a passenger.

Two people and dog rescued on Lough Derg

Two people and their dog were rescued on Lough Derg this morning after their cruise boat suffered engine problems.

Robert Mugabe’s jet fire drama at Shannon

The late controversial Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe found himself at the centre of a major emergency at Shannon Airport in March 1997 when his plane caught fire after take-off.
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