The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 touched down at Shannon Airport this afternoon from China carrying a cargo consignment for distribution in the Irish retail sector.

Shannon Airport has today conducted a crash-exercise to test the response of the airport together with the support of the primary emergency agencies and other key stakeholders who would be called on in the event of a major aircraft accident at the airport.

Clare Immigrant Support Centre along with thousands of undocumented people in Ireland and migrant organisations welcomed  the announcement earlier this year by Justice Minister Helen McEntee of a Regularisation Scheme for undocumented migrants, which would allow them to legally work in the country, and provide a pathway to Irish citizenship. 

Food lovers from all over Ireland are in for a treat this autumn, as the Burren Food Fayre is returning for a series of unique food and farm visitor experiences this October bank holiday weekend.

Gardaí conducted a search in Kilrush Co Clare as part of Operation Tombola today, which resulted in the seizure of a quantity of fireworks.

The Joint Policing Committee (JPC) of Clare County Council and Clare Garda Division hosted a special meeting in the Council Chamber in Áras Contae an Chláir, Ennis, which was attended by the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris.

Time spent going through passenger security screening at Shannon Airport is set to be halved, thanks to a new €2.5 million investment in a state-of-the-art security screening system being unveiled today at the airport.

A portrait of the late Laura Brennan, who advocated for the HPV vaccine, was unveiled as part of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s (RCPI) annual flagship event St Luke’s Symposium.