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.

Shannon Commercial Properties, today (Thursday) announced the €3.5 million development of 100,000 sq. ft. of industrial space in the Shannon Free Zone.

The UK delivered the biggest increase in passenger numbers of any of Shannon Airport’s markets in the first half of 2016.

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.

Members of Clare County Council are seeking representation on the board of Shannon Group.

Shannon Airport is not just targeting increased passenger figures but is also aiming to establish itself as a gateway to one of the world’s top international equine breeding destinations.

Shannon Group plc, which includes Shannon Airport, has received a significant boost with confirmation that a leading worldwide private aircraft charter operator is establishing a base in Co Clare.

Shannon Airport is set for a significant boost in capacity next summer after US airline Delta confirmed it will use a larger aircraft on it’s seasonal service to New York.