1430 hours local - Sunday 16th May 2010: Major restrictions at Irish airports until at least 0900 hrs local Monday 17th May 2010
1430 hours local - Sunday 16th May 2010: The Irish Aviation Authority has been forced to restrict flights in and out of Ireland until at least 0900hrs local tomorrow Monday 17th 2010.
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AIRPORT |
Flight Operations: |
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Dublin |
Closed 1900hrs local today until at least 0900hrs local Monday 17th May |
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Cork |
Open until further notice |
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Shannon |
Open until further notice |
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Donegal |
Remains closed until 1200hrs local Monday 17th May |
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Sligo |
Remains closed until 1200hrs local Monday 17th May |
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Ireland West (Knock) |
Remains closed until 1200hrs local Monday 17th May |
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Galway |
Closed until at least 0900hrs local Monday 17th May |
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Kerry |
Open until further notice |
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Waterford |
Closes at 2300hrs local today until at least 0900 local Monday 17th May |
North Atlantic overflights through Irish-controlled airspace remain unaffected.
These latest restrictions have been enforced as extensive observations of the drift of the ash cloud, the volcano's activity and the latest weather forecasts indicate an increased quantity of ash over Irish airspace. Restrictions also apply in UK airspace http://www.nats.co.uk/
Further updates will be available at 2030hrs local today.
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:
David Curtin: 086 283 2123