Politicians in Clare and Limerick are planning to oppose the introduction of a transatlantic air service from New York to Knock Airport, which will bypass Shannon Airport. Local authorities in the mid-west have pledged to oppose any obstruction to the proposed service.
Report shows interview with Paddy Madden, Mayor of Limerick, who does not want Shannon Airport to be downgraded.
Shannon Airport, County Clare.
Knock Airport, County Mayo, showing people alighting from a Ryanair jet.
Graphic of New York-Iceland air route, which it is proposed should have a stopover at Knock.
The town of Castlebar.
Interview with George O'Malle, Chairman, Castlebar Urban Council, who regrets the attitude in Shannon.
Site of the planned industrial estate at Knock.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
