Shannon’s long standing relationship with China deepened this weekend as one of the most influential political figures in the world’s second largest economy met with key business figures from across the region.

There's no shortage of Easter entertainment across the nationally renowned Shannon Heritage attractions of King John’s Castle, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and Craggaunowen as they are transformed into magical family playgrounds at the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.

For the first time in a decade, Shannon Airport recruited four new airlines within the space of a year.

A €1m facelift has been unveiled at the Shannon Heritage owned Bunratty Castle and Folk Park where 30 additional jobs have also been created.

Ryan Tubridy broadcast his popular RTE morning radio show live from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Thursday last to help announce new enhancements at the popular visitor attraction.