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Shannon Airport today unveiled its new brand campaign, “The Best Place to Fly From” - a fun, semi-animated celebration of the airport’s famously friendly and hassle-free experience. Fronted by two feathered “frequent fliers”, the campaign builds on Shannon Airport’s established reputation as Ireland’s Favourite Airport, earned through its award-winning customer experience and status as Ireland’s top airport brand for a third consecutive year (RED C BRII 2025). Pictured is Trevor Curran, Marketing Manager Shannon Airport, Ciara Smith, Marketing Asst The Shannon Airport Group, Emily Browne, Brand Manager Shannon Airport, Tim Ryan, Group Head of Brand and Marketing at The Shannon Airport Group, Katie Black, Asst Brand Manager The Shannon Airport Group and Stephen O'Malley, Graphic designer The Shannon Airport Group . Pic Arthur Ellis Shannon Airport today unveiled its new brand campaign, “The Best Place to Fly From” - a fun, semi-animated celebration of the airport’s famously friendly and hassle-free experience. Fronted by two feathered “frequent fliers”, the campaign builds on Shannon Airport’s established reputation as Ireland’s Favourite Airport, earned through its award-winning customer experience and status as Ireland’s top airport brand for a third consecutive year (RED C BRII 2025). Pictured is Trevor Curran, Marketing Manager Shannon Airport, Ciara Smith, Marketing Asst The Shannon Airport Group, Emily Browne, Brand Manager Shannon Airport, Tim Ryan, Group Head of Brand and Marketing at The Shannon Airport Group, Katie Black, Asst Brand Manager The Shannon Airport Group and Stephen O'Malley, Graphic designer The Shannon Airport Group . Pic Arthur Ellis

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Shannon Airport awarded €1.93 million in funding through Regional Airports Programme

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Shannon Airport awarded €1.93 million in funding through Regional Airports Programme. Pictured at the launch of the “The Best Place to Fly From” campaign were Trevor Curran, Marketing Manager Shannon Airport, Ciara Smith, Marketing Asst The Shannon Airport Group, Emily Browne, Brand Manager Shannon Airport, Tim Ryan, Group Head of Brand and Marketing at The Shannon Airport Group, Katie Black, Asst Brand Manager The Shannon Airport Group and Stephen O’Malley, Graphic designer The Shannon Airport Group . Pic Arthur Ellis

The Shannon Airport Group welcomes funding of €1.93 million for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme

Shannon Airport awarded €1.93 million in funding through
Ray O’Driscoll, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said, “This funding will support continued investment in essential airport safety and security infrastructure.”

Thursday 30th April 2026: The Shannon Airport Group has today welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport of €1.93 million in funding for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030.

This funding comes under the 2026 Capital Funding Allocation, following confirmation in February of this year of Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the programme.

Commenting on the announcement, Ray O’Driscoll, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, said: “We warmly welcome today’s confirmation of €1.93 million in capital funding for Shannon Airport in the first year of the Regional Airports Programme running from 2026 to 2030. This funding will support continued investment in essential airport safety and security infrastructure.


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“We would like to thank Minister Darragh O’Brien and the Department of Transport for the funding and their continued support. We look forward to working closely with the Department as the Regional Airports Programme progresses.”

The Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport under the recent NDP Review will provide almost €45 million capital investment under the Regional Airports Programme 2026-2030, with €9 million in capital supports available for allocation in 2026. In addition, current funding will be provided on an annual basis as part of the Estimate process. In total, over €19 million was available for allocation under the Programme in 2026.

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