Shannon Airport to welcome 40,000 passengers travelling this St Patrick’s Day period

SHANNON Airport is set to enjoy one of its busiest St Patrick’s Day periods, with 40,000 passengers expected through its doors - a 7% increase compared to 2025 figures.

Niall Kearns, Airport Director, Shannon Airport said: 

“St Patrick’s Day is always a special time at Shannon Airport, and it traditionally marks the start of the tourism season for many. This year’s passenger numbers show the continued confidence of our customers, and follow a strong start to the year, with average passenger growth of 7% across January and February."

"We’re delighted to welcome visitors from the US, UK and Europe as they arrive to enjoy St Patrick’s Day celebrations across the Mid‑West and along the Wild Atlantic Way, attending parades and events, and contributing to the wider regional economy. 

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"It’s also a pleasure to look after those travelling to the UK for the Cheltenham Festival, as well as passengers heading abroad for sun holidays and city breaks."

"Our team is looking forward to making everyone’s journey as smooth as possible and offering a warm Irish welcome to passengers passing through the airport in the week ahead.” 

To add to the St Patrick’s Day festivities, Shannon Airport’s terminal building is once again going green - a long-standing tradition as the airport takes part in the Global Greening, joining landmark buildings across the country, and around the world, glowing green at this time of the year.

This week will also see an uplift in UK travel for Cheltenham, taking place from March 10th to March 13. The ever-popular horse racing festival has seen Ryanair operating additional services on its Shannon to Birmingham route to accommodate racegoers heading to and from the event.