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There is something quietly reassuring about Ireland West Airport Knock. For all its growth, its international reach and its record-breaking numbers, it remains an airport that feels human in scale and familiar in spirit. It is a place where journeys begin without stress, where arrivals are met with relief rather than exhaustion, and where the act of travel still carries a sense of possibility. As the airport celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, that balance between success and simplicity has never been more important.

2025 has proven to be the busiest year on record at Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers reaching 946,381 for the first time in the airport’s history, surpassing the previous record of 834,000 passengers set in 2024, a 13.5% increase, making it Ireland’s fastest-growing airport last year. The airport now serves 21 international destinations and is served by three of Europe’s major international airlines: Aer Lingus, Lauda Europe, and Ryanair.

Zhivago Gifts’ incredible Christmas Gift store is now open on Shop Street, offering hundreds of ideas including the wildly popular Clutching at Straws game, mugs, books, Secret Santa gifts, calendars, funny gifts, socks, and anything shoppers could possibly need.

BY DECLAN VARLEY

It is that time of year again, and in true festive fashion, Zhivago Gifts on Shop St has all the best and brightest albums of 2025 in store.

As the festive season approaches, Zhivago Gifts on Shop Street is once again ready to make Christmas shopping easy, fun, and full of cheer. The Galway favourite is stocked with the brightest and best albums of 2025, making it the go-to destination for music lovers and gift-givers alike.

Ryanair has announced its Winter schedule for Knock Airport, with routes to the winter sun and cool city breaks at the lowest fares in Europe.

The 2025 festival runs from Tuesday, October 21, to Monday, October 27, and features comedic heavyweights including Rhod Gilbert, Dylan Moran, Deirdre O’Kane, Jack Dee, and Omid Djalili.

Kinvara Area Music welcomes renowned singer-songwriter Mick Hanly on stage at the Gig Room, in Kinvara Community Centre, next Saturday, May 10.

Ireland West Airport this week launched its busiest ever summer schedule, including a new service from Groningen in the Netherlands and an additional 110,000 seats added on flights to and from the airport for the summer season.