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People living in the south Sligo area between Knock and Collooney, and those who travel on the N17, are being reminded that this Friday is the last day for submissions on proposed new routes for the road. Former Sligo councillor Keith Henry is from the parish of Bunninadden and lives…

People living between Collooney in County Sligo and Knock in County Mayo are being reminded to make their views known on proposals for a new N17 route between the towns. Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the project is currently at planning and design stage, with a number of…

For the first time ever, Knock and Shrine and grounds will be closed this August 15th. Normally, more than 20,000 people would visit the Marian Shrine to mark the Feast of Assumption. It is the highlight of the annual National Novena to Our Lady Of Knock, which has also been…

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock has been postponed until later this year, depending on Government guidance in relation to Covid-19. The Novena began in 1977 and has continued in an unbroken tradition since. It is a national and international event that takes place every year from the…

Ireland West Airport in Knock will now have no flights to Scotland, Manchester or Birmingham. Flybe – Europe’s biggest regional airline – has collapsed into administration last night, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk. The British firm was only saved in January, but says the impact of coronavirus on…

Airline Flybe has collapsed – just weeks after a rescue deal saved it from going bust. It says coronavirus has caused a drop in bookings. In a statement on Twitter, Ireland West Airport in Knock is advising all passengers with bookings on Flybe flights not to travel to the airport…

The Knock Marriage Introductions service, which resulted in almost 1000 weddings, is closing. The agency was set up in the 1960’s while emigration was rife in the west of Ireland. The service was designed to help Catholic singletons meet with the eventual goal of getting married. To sign up, a…