1600 hours local – Saturday 15th May 2010: Sligo, Donegal and Ireland West (Knock) airports may close early tomorrow morning
15 May 2010
1600 local – Saturday 15th May 2010: Due to the prevailing weather conditions, the volcanic ash cloud is drifting towards Ireland from the North Atlantic and is likely to be over the west coast early tomorrow morning.
As a result, Sligo, Donegal and Ireland West (Knock) airports may be closed from early tomorrow morning.
An update will be provided at 2030 following analysis of the latest information due this evening.
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