Almost €10m in State funding for Cork and Shannon airports

Munster airports eligible for regional funding for the first time due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Cork Airport will receive over €5.4m, with the funding having 'a sustainability focus'. Picture: Larry Cummins

Almost €10m is to be allocated to Cork and Shannon airports to boost infrastructure after qualifying for regional funding for the first time due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The two Munster airports were never eligible for funding under the Regional Airports Programme previously, with the likes of Kerry, Knock, and Donegal the focus of previous rounds.