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The introduction of a €10 departure tax by the Government in their recent budget is very bad news for Shannon Airport that is at least according to Michael O’Leary from low cost airline Ryanair.

O’Leary predicts that Ryanair passenger numbers at Shannon will be cut from 2 million to just 750,000. He went on to say that Ryanair will just have one aircraft based at Shannon Airport next year compared to the current four.

Less worried it seems are the authorities at Shannon Airport who spoke of an existing 5 year agreement with Ryanair. They say that Ryanair have agreed to raise its passenger numbers to 2 million at Shannon Airport by 2010 and that deal must be honored.

Shannon Airport has had to deal with bad news recently with the closure of the Heathrow route as well as major Aer Lingus staff cuts. They will be determined not to let Ryanair go easily.

O’ Leary blasted the Government for introducing the airline tax and spoke of possibly having to move his tax base in years to come if things get any worse.

Some place in the Shannon region well worth checking out…

1) The Cliffs of Moher

No visit to the Shannon region would be complete without a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs are such a magical site to see and a wonderful place for a family trip. It is a quintessentially Irish spot.

The cliffs run for over 8km along the west coast of Ireland. Breathe in the crisp fresh air of the west coast while taking a relaxing walk or take a drive in your Shannon airport car hire taking in the sights at your own leisure.

The wonderfully picturesque village of Doolin is close and is worth stopping of in for a visit

2) Lahinch

Lahinch in C.O Clare is another exciting spot worthy of your attention. Home to a wonderful golf course and sea world leisure centre, there is something in Lahinch for all the family.

Those interested in trying their hand at surfing can take lessons at Lahinch Surf School. There are some great waves to catch and some good discounts available for groups.

There are plenty of trad sessions in the local pubs at night where you can sample an authentic Irish atmosphere.

3) Bunratty Castle

Bunratty castle and folk park are a must for any tourist exploring the Shannon region. It’s a fantastic place for learning about Irish history. The folk park features displays of Irish life centuries ago.

You can see villagers baking bread, sewing and making pottery. Another worthy option is signing up for the Earls Banquet. It is an authentic old time Irish meal with entertainment as would have been seen back in the day.

All these places are easily accessible in your Shannon car hire so check us out today for a very competitive quote.

Ryanair announced the introduction of two new routes at Shannon Airport on Sept 25th. They will now offer flights from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt-Hahn and Newcastle. The routes will begin operation in November.

Ryanair also stated that the introduction of these new routes will mean more departures will be possible for its currently existing routes from Shannon which include Paris and Edinburgh.

On the “not so good news” front, Ryanair plan to cancel their Shannon to East Midlands route and also will be offering fewer services from Shannon to Luton.

Ryanair currently operates 35 routes from Shannon Airport

Here is a list of the car hire companies who operate desks at Shannon Airport

• Avis Rent a Car

• Budget Rent a Car

• Dollar Thrifty

• Dooley Car Rentals

• Europcar

• Hertz Rent a Car

• Irish Car Rentals

• National Car Rental

Here at Shannonairportcarhire.co.uk we have partnerships with all these car hire suppliers through our broker partners such as Auto Europe, Holiday Autos, Argus Car Hire and CarHire3000.

This means we are able to source the best car hire deals to suit you. We are able to offer a huge variety of value for money deals through these partnerships.

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Despite the closure of two of its routes at Cork Airport., Ryanair has stated that Shannon Airport routes will not be affected. A disagreement over airport fees led to the collapse of the two Cork routes

Speaking on RTE this morning, Mr Cawley from Ryanair stated – We have an agreement with Shannon and they have had a huge boost in passenger numbers with Ryanair now responsible for almost 66% of passengers. We have been a fantastic help to the Shannon region.

Once again pointing the finger squarely at the DAA (Dublin Airport Authority), Cawley laid the blame at their door for the problems with the Cork routes. Rumours that Ryanair went back on their word re: an agreement to a discount scheme at Cork were also dismissed

Cork Airport is set to lose over 100,000 passengers this winter.

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