Shannon set for boost from Ryanair

SHANNON Airport will get its first major boost since the break up of Aer Rianta today with Ryanair expected to announced up to a dozen new routes.

The airline has negotiated a new landing fees deal with the Shannon Airport Authority and will begin services to new destinations next year to Britain and European bringing an additional two million passengers through the facility.

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary and Shannon chairman Pat Shanahan will hold a press conference this morning.