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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.

Flight diverted due to Pence security restrictions

One flight was forced to divert to Cork Airport while others were placed in holding patterns because of restrictions associated with the departure of the jet carrying the U.S. Vice-President.

Security tight ahead of Pence visit to Clare

Security is tight in Co Clare today ahead of an official visit to Ireland by U.S. vice-president Mike Pence.

Clare poet in Pence protest at Shannon Airport

A Co Clare poet was stopped by Gardaí at Shannon Airport this afternoon as she tried to make her way towards the terminal carrying two placards protesting at the visit of U.S. vice-president Mike Pence to Ireland.

Business as usual for passengers at Shannon during Pence...

Shannon Airport is advising passengers to allow an extra 15 minutes to their travel time to allow for addition security at the airport today.
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Helicopters and equipment arrive ahead of Pence visit

Preparations are continuing for the arrival in Ireland next week of U.S. vice-president Mike Pence who is expected to visit Dublin and Co Clare.

Shannon Group staff on 787km charity cycle

Four staff from Shannon Group are set to embark on a 787km cycle in the hope of raising €20,000 for the Group's designated charity programme. 

Comic legend to Grace Shannon Airport ‘Wall of Fame’

The family of the late and much-loved king of Irish comedy Brendan Grace has today, together with Shannon Group, honoured one of his last wishes by having his photo installed in the Shannon Airport ‘Wall of Fame’. 
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