Shannon Group and Shannon Airport believed the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway will provide an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor.

Gardaí in Galway are searching for the driver of a white van who ploughed through a level crossing yesterday just seconds before a train was due to pass.

Bus Éireann is launching its Go Places with Bus Éireann competition for Transition Year students to mark its 50th year operating the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education & Skills.

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Minister for Transport to step in and safeguard routes that have come under threat from Iarnród Éireann.

The opening of the Gort to Tuam section of the M17/M18 motorway ahead of schedule will give investors an alternative to Dublin and Leinster and provide access to a larger population and labour markets in the west of Ireland including Co Clare.

American Airlines have confirmed plans to expand its Shannon to Philadelphia service in 2018.

New canoe facilities and services blocks have been provided at Dromaan Harbour, County Clare, as part of a regional initiative aimed at promoting water-based activities on Ireland’s third largest lake.

A woman was cautioned by Gardaí early today after she was reported to have been ‘disruptive’ on a scheduled flight to Shannon Airport.