Knock accused of turning its back on airport founder

A MAYO town has been accused of turning its back on Monsignor James Horan by refusing to name, in his honour, the airport he founded.

Knock accused of turning its back on airport founder
Mon, 01 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Tom Prendeville

Independent councilors in Castlebar Town Council had tabled a motion to change the name of Ireland West Airport in Knock to Horan International Airport.

However, despite the support of Fianna Fáil councilors, the motion was defeated by six votes to three.

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