Shannon Airport reached a milestone passenger number on Monday as its sixth millionth passenger left the airport.

Over 160 cyclists were recovering their weary limbs but with a great sense of satisfaction at the weekend after undertaking a 110km round trip straddling Clare and Galway in the Aer Lingus Charity Cycle out of Shannon Airport, which raised €10,000 for Shannon Group’s designated charities.

Cyclists from Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport saddled up this morning for a special 110k round trip straddling Clare and Galway in aid of two worthy charities.

More than 15,000 aviation enthusiasts gathered along the shores of the Shannon Estuary in West Limerick for the Foynes Air Show.

Aer Lingus cancelled a flight from New York to Shannon on Sunday, as well as the return leg yesterday, after the plane was used on another route.

An Aer Lingus flight was forced to return to Shannon Airport on Sunday afternoon after the aircraft experienced a technical issue soon after take-off.

Windy conditions at Cork Airport continue to disrupt flights with several aircraft diverting to Shannon.

Passengers due to fly from Boston to Shannon on Saturday and Sunday nights had to be flown to Dublin instead and transported to Shannon by road.

Concern has been expressed about the further of Aer Lingus’ cargo operation at Shannon Airport following confirmation that it will undergo a review in the new year.