The people of north and west Connemara have returned a ninety-three per cent vote in favour of the controversial Clifden Airport project, in a locally organised poll. But environmentalists, who object to the building of the £1.5 million airstrip on a bog near the town, say they will continue to campaign against it.
Report shows pro-airport campaigners on the streets of Clifden.
People casting ballots in a school classroom.
Vox pop interviews with voters.
People voting.
Interview with JJ Mannion, Secretary, Airport Company.
Interview with Captain Aidan Quigley, Airport Company Consultant.
John O'Donnell, County Galway, Returning Officer, reading out the result.
Airport supporters applauding.
Interview with Billy Foyle, Save The Bogs Committee, who says the vote will not influence An Bord Pleanála.
Bog area where the airport will be sited.
Airport promoter speaking on emigration.
Councillor Mícheál Ó Morái from Carna, who in favour of the airport.
Bog landscape.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
