CEREMONY UNDERWAY TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARAN AIRPORT

Date Published: 15-Aug-2010

Celebrations are underway on the Aran island of Inis Mór to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the island's airport.

A ceremony is taking place at the airport in Killeaney, Inis Mór around now.

The first commercial flights were operated between Galway Airport and Inis Mor for a fare of £5 in 1970.

Galway West TD and Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuiv is presiding at the lunchtime ceremony.