0815 hours local - Monday 17th May 2010: Dublin airport will open at 1200 hours local Monday 17th May 2010. Other restrictions to lift this morning an
0815 hours local - Monday 17th May 2010: Dublin airport will be open from 1200 hours local today, as the volcanic ash cloud moves off to the East. Donegal airport will open at 1400 hours local, Sligo airport will open at 1000 hours local and all other airports are open until further notice.
Airport details are as follows:
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AIRPORT |
Flight Operations: |
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Dublin |
Open at 1200 hours local Monday 17th May |
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Cork |
Open until further notice |
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Shannon |
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Donegal |
Open at 1400 hours local Monday 17th May |
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Sligo |
Opens at 1000 hours local Monday 17th May |
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Ireland West (Knock) |
Open until further notice |
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Galway |
Open until further notice |
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Kerry |
Open until further notice |
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Waterford |
Open until further notice |
The outlook for the coming days is positive and the IAA does not anticipate any further restrictions relating to volcanic ash at Irish airports for at least the next 48 hours. Restrictions currently apply in UK airspace http://www.nats.co.uk/
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A further update will be available at 1430 hours local Monday 17th May, unless the situation changes.
Passengers planning to travel by air over the coming days are advised to regularly check their airline websites and the IAA website in advance of going to the airport.
Media contacts:
Ken Rogan: 086 317 9955