Gardai warn ‘no chance’ of getting near Knock to see the Pope without a ticket
Gardai are warning that anyone without a ticket will not get near Knock when the Pope comes to visit there in August. And it also seems that people expecting to see the Pope as he travels along the N17 from Ireland West Airport to Knock are likely to be disappointed.…
Huge demand for tickets to see the Pope at Knock
The numbers attending Knock Shrine in county Mayo for the Pope’s visit will only be a fraction of the number that attended back in 1979. Tickets are free but have been restricted to 45,000 around the Shrine. In 1979 when Pope John Paul the second visited Knock around 400,000 people…
Media reports say Pope may arrive in Knock next August for start of Irish visit
Ireland West Airport at Knock says its fully equipped to cater for a papal visit. But a spokesman says reports of the Pope arriving there next August is ‘speculation’ at this stage. Media reports this morning say Pope Francis will begin his visit to Ireland by arriving at the airport,…
Knock airport bustling as family and friends leave after Christmas holidays
This week is one of the busiest of the year for travel as visitors to the region leave after the Christmas holidays. Most of those departing are members of families who were home for the festive season. One of the busiest departure points for this region is Ireland West International…
Major new works start at Ireland West Airport
Work has started on €15 million worth of work over the next three years to transform Ireland West Airport. The money will be spent providing new passenger facilities and upgrading terminals, as well as other improvements across the airport, including to the runway. By the end of March next year,…
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran to address the Knock Novena today
The Catholic Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran will address the Knock Novena today. It’s the second last day of the 9 day novena. Tomorrow is one of the most significant days as it celebrates the actual date when the apparition is said to have taken place in 1879. The theme…
Region gearing up for busy Easter travel weekend
This weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel times of the year as people take to the roads, rail and air to get to their destinations. Gardai throughout the North West will be out in force to ensure a safe weekend for all. It’s the first weekend…