Shannon Airport is the gateway to the West of Ireland and is one of the fastest growing airports in Europe. The Shannon Airport Authority Board took office in Autumn 2004 and the main responsibilities are to help co-ordinate and implement the strategic initiatives Shannon Airport requires in terms of business planning, cost restructuring, traffic development, marketing and capital investment.

The Board of Directors is made up of the following members:

• Mr. Pat Shanahan (Chairperson)
• Ms. Rose Hynes
• Mr. Patrick Blaney
• Ms. Olivia Loughnane
• Mr. Padraic Burke
• Mr. Tadhg Kearney
• Mr. Michael B Lynch
• Mr. Reg Freake
• Mr. Joe Buckley
• Mr. John McCarthy
• Ms. Linda Keane
• Ms. Audrey Costelloe

Shannon Airport Authority principal activities include airport management, operation and development and significant day-to-day operational responsibility.

Shannon Airport is part of Dublin Airport Authority plc (DAA), Registered Office Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin. The Dublin Airport Authority is an airport management company. The companies domestic operations include the running of Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.

For more information on Shannon Airport Authority please visit the following website: www.shannonairport.com