Local TD labels N17 funding suspension as “effective abandonment”
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has labelled the suspension of funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project as “effective abandonment” as she called on the government to confirm that it has a policy to provide the necessary and timely funding for the N17 project. It has been claimed in the…
April a record-breaking month for Ireland West Airport Knock
This April proved to be the busiest April in Ireland West Airport Knock’s history. A record 77,000 passengers passed through the Knock-based airport last month, making it the busiest April in the airport’s 38-year history. It is also forecast that up to 850,000 passengers could pass through the airport this…
Details released on proposed N17 Knock to Collooney Project
Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) have released the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project). The preferred corridor has been assessed as providing the most sustainable solution and most benefits and impacts in relation to the criteria used when considering transport infrastructure…
Significant update on N17 Knock to Collooney project
The expected publication of the emerging preferred corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney route has been delayed. Sligo County Council has issued an update as it relates to the project. The N17 Knock to Collooney Atlantic Economic Corridor is progressing through the Option Selection Process. It…
Ryanair announce winter flights from Knock to Malaga
For the fourth time in recent months, Ryanair has today announced new services from Ireland West Airport. Today’s announcement is a new weekly service this winter from Knock to Malaga, which currently operates only during the summer. Flights to Malaga will now ta ek off throughout the year every Saturday.…
Ryanair announces winter flights from Knock to Milan
Ryanair has announced a new twice weekly winter service from Ireland West Airport to Milan (Bergamo) in Italy. Flights will operate every Thursday and Sunday throughout the winter season. Donal Healy, head of marketing for Ireland West Airport Knock, says today’s announcement is a major vote of confidence in the…
National Novena at knock postponed until 2022
The national novena at knock Shrine has been postponed until 2022. Fr. Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector at Knock Shrine announced the confirmation of the postponement today. The Novena was due to take place from the 14th to 22nd August. In a statement Fr Burke said “we have taken…