Ballymote Tubbercurry councillors told that adequate rail & road investment will boost local economy
The lack of a direct train link from Ireland West Airport Knock to other parts of the country is said to be hampering the facility’s efforts in attracting new airlines. Figures show that over 70% of passengers who use the airport get to and from there by their own…
Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District to hold next meeting at Ireland West Airport Knock
The next sitting of the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District is take place at Ireland West Airport Knock. The plan is to sit down with airport management and discuss the facility’s performance and hopes for the future. The airport has gone from strength to strength with August of this year was…
Ireland West Airport Knock ranked fastest in Ireland for queue times
Ireland West Airport Knock is the top ranked airport for queue times in Ireland and the UK, and has been ranked 6th quickest in Europe. The survey was carried out by holiday home rental company Casago, who compiled a list of the best and worst airports in terms of queue…
Sligo Councillor says investing in Regional Airports will avoid chaotic scenes currently being experienced in Dublin
A Sligo Councillor is calling for Investment into regional airports should be ramped up in order to alleviate the pressure that Dublin Airport is currently under. The operator of Dublin Airport will present a plan to government this morning on how it will tackle long delays for passengers.…
Funding allocation announced for Ireland West Airport
The government has announced 1.6 million euro funding for Knock and Kerry Airports. The funding’s part of the Regional Airports Programme, which runs through to 2025. Junior Transport Minister, Hildegarde Naughton, says the funds will be used to replace 20 vehicles with electric models at Knock, in addition…
Funding supports for Knock and Donegal Airports
Ireland West Airport, Knock and Donegal Airport are to benefit from a Covid-19 support scheme. Just over €1.9m is allocated for Ireland West and €142,000 for Donegal. An EU fund of €23m is being distributed around the country with €3m will be distributed for Knock, Kerry and Donegal; a further…
Funding boosts for Knock & Donegal Airports
Funding announced today for Ireland West Airport and Donegal Airport will be used to improve security, connectivity and will also go towards meeting climate targets. The Government has formally announced funding of over 21 million euro for the Airports in Knock, Donegal, and Kerry. Junior Transport Minister, Hildegarde…