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	Knock International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The airport was intended to bring employment to an impoverished corner of Ireland, as well as allow pilgrims to visit the nearby Roman Catholic Knock Shrine which commemerates an event in 1879, see Knock.
		The airport was voted Ireland's best regional airport in June 2004 by the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland.
		As in the event of War with the USSR Knock airport would be important strategically.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Knock_Airport (558 words)

	Dáil Debates Official Report -13-10-99
		Knock International Airport has been in existence for 20 years and has been a great asset to the western region during that time.
		Knock airport is a key element in that equasion.
		Knock and Kerry are the two regional airports which have been worst affected as a result of the loss of duty free sales.
	www.irlgov.ie /debates-99/13oct99/sect9.htm (5632 words)

	Knock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Knock (An Cnoc in Irish, meaning The Hill; now more generally known in Irish as Cnoc Mhuire, "Hill of (the Virgin) Mary") is a small town in County Mayo in Ireland where Catholics believe that on 21 August 1879 the Virgin Mary, together with St Joseph and St John the Evangelist, appeared to local people.
		In the early 2000s, roadnames indicating Knock began carrying the Irish language translation An Cnoc instead of the commonly used name Cnoc Mhuire.
		The asserted that An Cnoc was more historically accurate; Knock is now outside of the Gaeltacht (the areas where Irish is spoken as a vernacular), but when the use of Irish was more widespread the town was referred to as An Cnoc.
	www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Knock (295 words)

	Knock International Airport - Irish Airports in Ireland
		Knock International Airport, located near Charlestown Co. Mayo is Ireland's fourth international airport.
		It is the only international airport serving the EU designated Border, Midland and Western region of Ireland and links the West and North West of Ireland with the UK and many European and intercontinental destinations.
		Knock International Airport will offer a range of flights to over 20 destinations including new scheduled routes to Glasgow and Manchester starting in March.
	www.travelireland.org /irish-airports/knock_airport.html (334 words)

	Western People: Knock Airport passenger numbers up 25%
		Turnover at the airport also increased by 30 per cent to 5.1 million while there was also a significant increase in staffing from 56 to 95, in response to the increased passenger traffic.
		Knock International Airport is Ireland’s fourth international airport.
		Knock currently operates daily direct flights to and from Dublin, London Stansted, Manchester, and Birmingham and from March 2004, Glasgow International Airport.
	www.westernpeople.ie /news/story.asp?j=17619 (368 words)

	Boost for Knock Airport
		Knock International Airport has received another major boost with the news that a Freight Forwarding Company is to set up operations at the Industrial Estate adjoining the airport complex.
		As exclusively revealed in the Connaught Telegraph two weeks ago Knock International Airport is poised to become one of Ireland's premier industrial and commercial centres in the next decade.
		A master plan was unveiled for the airport which includes a 7,000 square metres extension to the main terminal, a commercial and industrial park, hotel and office accommodation.
	www.mayo-ireland.ie /ConnTel/CT9805/CT980506/Knock.htm (292 words)

	Knock International Airport press briefing of strategic plans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Knock International Airport has undergone a radical change in management in 2002 with the appointment of a new Chairman, a new Chief Executive and the restructuring of the holding company (Connaught Airport Development Company) Board to include members with multinational business expertise.
		The new management at Knock International Airport is taking a whole new business plan approach and is already positioning Knock not as a regional airport but as an international airport.
		Knock is the only international airport serving the 13-county BMW region, while three international airports serve the SandE region.
	www.castlebar.ie /news/printer_740.shtml (416 words)

	Irish Flight Sim Design Forums - BMI Regional Flight's from Knock
		Knock Airport warmly welcomes the announcement by BMI Regional that it will operate a daily jet service between Knock International Airport and Glasgow International Airport, commencing from 15th March 2004.
		Knock International Airport is Ireland`s fourth international airport, and is also the fastest growing airport in the country.
		Knock International Airport currently operates daily direct flights to and from Dublin, London Stansted, Manchester and Birmingham.
	www.ifsd.ie /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1913 (388 words)

	Irish Post: Record traffic rise for Knock Airport
		Knock International Airport has announced that passenger numbers increased by 51 per cent to 373,000 in 2004 — up from 247,000 the previous year.
		Airport Chief Executive Liam Scollan said: “The year 2004 was hugely successful for Knock International Airport.
		Further developments at the airport during the year 2004 included the opening of a new departures and retail area along with an extension to the arrivals area.
	www.irishpost.co.uk /news/story.asp?j=1613 (384 words)

	Car Hire in Knock Airport Ireland Sunwheels
		Knock airport is located near Charlestown Co. Mayo and is Ireland's fourth international airport.
		Knock airport is the fastest growing airport in the country.
		Knock airport, which is expected to accommodate 400,000 passengers this year, is now offering flights to South Africa, the Caribbean, the major European sunspots, and several UK destinations
	www.sunwheels.com /car-hire/ireland_knockairport.htm (282 words)

	Car Hire Knock Airport Car Rental Knock Airport
		Knock International Airport offers cheap and accessible car parking from as little as 19.50 per week or just 7.60 per day.
		Knock Airport has excellent road connections with the south, east and west of Ireland.
		For International dialling use the prefix 00 353, drop the 0 and continue with the remaining numbers.
	www.autohire-ireland.com /rental-car-hire-knock-airport.htm (659 words)

	Knock Travel Information - Cheap Car Hire Knock From Simple Auto Rentals
		The Knock international airport is served by more than a few mode of transportation like best car hire services, trains and taxi services.
		Knock International Airport in conjunction with their alliance Bus Eireann offers shuttle bus services between Knock Airport and Charlestown, which links to the Bus Eireann network.
		The nearest railway station from Knock International Airport is Claremorris (31 km) or Ballyhaunis (22km).
	www.simpleautorentals.co.uk /knock-travel-information.asp (363 words)

	Irish Flight Sim Design Forums - Ryanair goes 'head to head' on new NOC to LGW rte
		Knock International Airport welcomes the announcement today, 19th November, 2004, that Ryanair will launch a daily return route between Knock International Airport and Gatwick Airport, commencing on 19th January, 2005.
		Commenting on the announcement Liam Scollan, Chief Executive, Knock International Airport, said: "With Europe`s two biggest low cost carriers - easyJet and Ryanair operating from Knock to Gatwick, the travelling public can be assured of low fares and a wide choice of services to the London area and to Gatwick".
		Knock could potentially steal some business from Shannon and that could be very damaging for the government's image...
	www.ifsd.ie /Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4790 (590 words)

	Welcome to Ireland West-About Ireland West (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Knock is a small village in East Mayo mid-way between Galway and Sligo, and almost equi-distance from Kiltimagh, Ballyhaunis and Claremorris.
		Knock International Airport which is named after the village, is located about 10 miles away, on the Charlestown road.
		The story of the airport and its charismatic founder, Monsigneur James Horan, are close to the heart of the community.
	www.irelandwest.ie /content.asp?id=139 (192 words)

	Knock Cargo Handling Ltd, Knock International Airport
		This facility is situated in the recently developed Knock Airport business Park, adjacent to Knock International Airport, and extensive cargo handling and cargo screening facilitates are available on site.
		KCH is continually expanding to facilitate direct international air cargo services for business and industries who require transport of goods around the world.
		Knock International Airport, in association with KCH presents an attractive alternative European Freight Hub for aircraft from the EU, North America and elsewhere.
	www.knockcargo.com (210 words)

	Welecome to The Connaught Telegraph On-Line (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Knock International Cargo Service (KICS), is designed to meet the needs of businesses in the West and was formally launched last Wednesday at Knock Airport Business Park.
		Knock Cargo Handling Ltd are the company who will process the packages, -- carry out security checks on all packages before they board the plane, using the latest technology on the market.
		Knock International Airport, which underwent radical changes in management in 2002 is taking a new business approach, and is the only airport serving the 13 county BMW region while 3 international airports serve the eastern and southern Regions.
	www.con-telegraph.ie /article-detail.asp?article_id=1836 (874 words)

	Aer Arann - - - Save time - - - Fly direct - - - Book online at aerarann.com - - - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The new service, which will operate Monday to Friday, will depart Knock International Airport at 1900 with a flight time of one hour and ten minutes arriving in Liverpool John Lennon Airport at 2010.
		Aer Arann has enjoyed huge growth from Galway Airport in the past twelve months and we have been looking at opportunities for expansion from Knock International Airport for some time now.
		Knock International Airport has enjoyed tremendous growth in passenger numbers in the last year and we have no doubt that today’s announcement will contribute to further growth in 2004.”;
	www.aerarann.ie /PR04_noc_lpl.htm (391 words)

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		Total cargo throughput at the three airports in the State for 1998 was 191,505 tonnes, an increase of 12.5% over 1997.
		The parties further submitted that, notwithstanding the exclusive nature of the arrangement, there would be no restriction or distortion of competition, since the airport did not have either the space capacity or the traffic density to support an additional provider of these services at present, and since there was sufficient competition available from other airports.
		The airport is then under an obligation to ensure that there are no fewer than two service providers for each category of ground handling service.
	www.tca.ie /decisions/583.doc (1803 words)

	WeAreIrish.ca
		Knock International Airport,located near Charlestown Co. Mayo is Ireland's fourth international airport.
		Knock International Airport serves the West and North West of Ireland.
		Within a couple of hours drive of the Airport are, the Hills of Donegal, beautiful Derry, the Erne lakes and river of Fermanagh.
	www.weareirish.ca /pages.php?id=447 (111 words)

	Irish Examiner > Breaking News > Knock Airport chiefs seek 15m Govt investment
		Knock International Airport chief executive Liam Scollan and Director of Finance and Operations, Robert Grealis today appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport.
		Mr Scollan warned the airport was facing a tough challenge to meet its capital investment requirements if it is to achieve its expansion potential.
		Knock Airport recently celebrated its three millionth passenger and passenger numbers for 2005 are expected to exceed 500,000.
	www.irishexaminer.com /breaking/story.asp?j=2893530&p=z893545&n=2893622 (167 words)

	History
		One of the major landmarks in learning to fly has to be the first solo flight, when the student is ready to fly the plane alone, and sets off without an instructor beside him or her.
		We also have the advantage over other international airports in that long traffic delays are uncommon.
		The inaugural launch of the Monsignor Horan International Fly-In to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the airport was held in 1996.
	homepage.eircom.net /~connaughtaeroclub/history.htm (713 words)

	Flights from Knock International to Manchester
		The distance between Knock International in Ireland and Manchester in the United Kingdom is 271 miles.
		Manchester Airport is located near Manchester in the United Kingdom.
		Manchester Airport is a busy airport in the North West of England and has three terminal buildings which are connected by the Skylink moving walkway system.
	www.infoideas.net /dact-uk/Knock-International-Manchester.html (250 words)

	Knock International Airport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Located between the towns Charlestown and Knock, on the main N17 road from Sligo to Galway, it is a well-located and easily accessed airport for the whole of the North West.
		The one disadvantage to Knock International Airport is that it is prone to fog, around the hillside upon which it is situated.
		Knock International Airport is prosperous, as new renovations will show.
	www.iol.ie /~stlsmayo/kinternational_airport.htm (152 words)

	History of Knock, 1879 - Present, Knock Folk Museum,County Mayo, West of Ireland
		From the first organised pilgrimage to Knock in March 1880, Knock has developed into a major pilgrimage centre for national and international groups.
		Pope John Paul II In 1979, Pope John Paul II came on pilgrimage to Knock to commemorate the centenary of the Apparition.
		Knock International Airport, located between Knock and Charlestown, was officially opened in May 1986.
	www.museumsofmayo.com /knockfolk2.htm (149 words)

	RTE Business - Knock passenger numbers fly up 55%
		Knock International Airport saw Passenger numbers increase by 55% to 52,600 for the first quarter of 2004, compared to 33,850 in the same period last year.
		Liam Scollan, CEO of Knock Airport, said that the airport aims to build on the success of last year which saw a record 250,000 passengers passing through the airport.
		Also during the period Knock announced Western Development Commission (WDC) funding of €317,000 towards the strategic development of the Airport.
	www.rte.ie /business/2004/0426/Knock.html (180 words)

	Ireland Airports : Total Ireland
		City of Derry Airport - A twenty minute check-in, faster arrival procedures and VIP treatment for all our passengers are giving us a reputation for providing comfort, efficiency and a stress free facility.
		Galway Airport Online - Touchdown at Galway Airport and already you are on the doorstep of an exciting City and the beautiful West of Ireland.
		Knock International Airport - Knock International Airport located in Charlestown Co. Mayo Ireland connects the Western and North Western regions of Ireland with Irish, UK, European and International destinations through a wide range of daily, charter and speciality flights.
	totalireland.com /index/tourism/airports (242 words)

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