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  Sligo Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sligo Airport (IATA: SXL, ICAO: EISG) or Aerfort na Shligeach in Irish is located in Strandhill, near Sligo in the Republic of Ireland.
The airport is a relatively small regional airport and is only served by Aer Arann to Dublin.
In addition, the peninsula upon which the airport is situated is less than 2 km long.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sligo_Airport   (255 words)

  
 Shannon Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Incentives provided by State owned airports such as Shannon are mandated by EU legislation to be reported to the Commission by the Irish Department of Transport.
Shannon Airport is the end destination of the N19 national route, which connects to the N18 Limerick–Galway route.
Shannon airport is one of the hubs of Irish flag carrier, Aer Lingus.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shannon_Airport   (2340 words)

  
 Sligo Airport, County Sligo, Ireland
Sligo Airport is located in the seaside village of Strandhill, situated on the R292 just 5 miles from Sligo city.
Sligo Airport is a customer service oriented organisation and is committed to providing facilities for passengers with disabilities using its airport.
County Sligo nestles in the picturesque north west of Ireland with magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes and a coastline of 110 miles fronting the Atlantic ocean.
www.gettingtoireland.com /airportsligo.htm   (322 words)

  
 The unofficial tourist guide to Sligo Town - Sligo Airport to introduce direct flights to the UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sligo airport, situated at Strandhill, could be introducing direct flights, to an as yet undisclosed British airport, in the near future.
Managing Director of Sligo airport said "I would be confident that Sligo have cross-channel flights in the short term rather than the long term".
The numbers of people using Sligo airport has risen over 54% in the past two years, with over 30,000 people using the airport in 2003, with figures expected to reach 41,000 for 2004.
www.sligotown.net /index.php/113   (162 words)

  
 Dan Dooley Car Rental Ireland - Car Rental Sligo Airport
The airport is very well located to serve the needs of the entire north-west region, being at the heart of an area which embraces the counties of Sligo and Leitrim as well as parts of Donegal, Mayo, Roscommon and Fermanagh.
Sligo City is the commercial centre of the north-western region of Ireland.
Sligo and its environs has a population of 25,000 and is set in the heart of Yeat's Country, renowned in verse by the poet W.B. Yeats and his famous artist brother, Jack B. Yeats.
www.dandooley.com /locations/airports/sligo_airport   (154 words)

  
 Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ireland - Sligo
Sligo town is situated on the Garavogue River and is a thriving tourist, commercial and administrative regional centre.
Sligo's landscape is dominated by the majestic Benbulben, Knocknarea and the Ox mountains.
Sligo Airport has daily scheduled flights to Dublin for onward connection to Europe, while Knock International Airport, 40 miles from Sligo has flights to the UK and Charter flights to Europe.
www.sligochamber.com /sligo.asp   (1473 words)

  
 Sligo Weekender: Airport seeks delay of airline’s arrival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
THE BOARD of Sligo airport has asked for a postponement of the introduction of a new airline on the Dublin route.
Sligo passengers will be familiar with the Fokker 50 as it proved very satisfactory when Aer Lingus used it on the route before Aer Arann took over.
But from the airport’s point of view, Councillor Lyons said they would prefer if all of this was in place before the changeover and therefore they are seeking its postponement.
www.sligoweekender.ie /news/story.asp?j=8257   (433 words)

  
 Passenger Opinions about Sligo Airport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sligo City is only 5 miles form the airport or Euro10 taxi Journey.
The airport is tiny with two flights per day to Dublin and two flights per day from Dublin.
The airport has has complimentary newspapers at the check in desk adn there is a little bar where a range of refreshments are served.
www.airlinequality.com /Airports/Airport_forum/sxl.htm   (361 words)

  
 Ireland Guesthouses Sligo Ireland Vacation Rentals
County Sligo is one of the most engaging counties in Ireland.
In the west of the county the Ox mountains form a background to the coastal plain, while north of Sligo town the landscape is dominated by steep-sided and flat-topped limestone hills.
For the holiday maker in Sligo there are seaside resorts such as Inniscrone and Strandhill, golf at Rosses Point and other centres, excellent lake and river angling, hill climbing and many other interesting activities.
www.irishguesthouseguide.com /sligo.htm   (121 words)

  
 The unofficial tourist guide to Sligo Town - Extension for airport runway
One of the main points of arrival for tourists to the North-West of Ireland, Sligo airport, is to have its runway extended.
The airport which is based at Strandhill, 6 miles from Sligo Town, currently handles three inward and three outbound flights per day.
It is believed the runway extension works will allow larger, jet engined aircraft carrying up to 90 people to land and take off from Sligo airport, which will in turn open the possibility of longer flights, originating at Sligo airport, going to a UK destination.
www.sligotown.net /index.php/147   (157 words)

  
 Dáil Éireann - Volume 427 - 02 March, 1993 - Written Answers. - Regional Airports.
I am fully cognisant of the role Sligo Airport, and indeed all regional airports, play in the development of their local economies.
The company informed my Department that the reduction in their services to Sligo was one of a series of changes they were forced to make to stem the large losses being incurred by the company.
At the recent meeting with my Department, representatives of Sligo Airport were reminded of the existence of these funds and were urged to avail of them.
www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0427/D.0427.199303020101.html   (308 words)

  
 RTE News - Talks today over future of airport
The airport, which is based just outside Waterford city, received a major blow last night when the only airline operating at the airport announced that it was not going to fly from the airport from this morning.
The board of the South East Regional Airport at Waterford is continuing with a series of meetings today with all of the parties involved to ensure the airport has a viable future.
Nicholas Fewer, chairman of the airport board, said that active negotiations with carriers are continuing and talks are ongoing with all interested parties to secure the best outcome for the airport and the region.
www.rte.ie /news/2003/0122/airport.html   (395 words)

  
 ASN Aircraft accident description Fokker F-27 Friendship 500RF G-ECAT - Sligo-Collooney Airport (SXL)
The aircraft departed Dublin at 16:05 for the 4th leg of a rotation between Sligo and Dublin.
At 16:50, the aircraft was handed over from Shannon Control to Sligo Tower, descending to 3,500 ft to the SLG beacon for an NDB/DME approach to runway 11 (a 1199 x 30 m asphalt runway).
At 16:53, the aircraft called overhead the SLG beacon and was cleared for the approach.
aviation-safety.net /database/record.php?id=20021102-0   (364 words)

  
 Sligo Weekender: Airport checks in with Minister on runway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Minister of State at the Department of Transport Pat the Cope Gallagher was briefed on plans for an extension of the runway at Sligo airport when he visited the airport last week.
His visit to the airport followed his official opening of the new Astra pitch at Ransboro on Friday week last.
Last July the public were invited to view plans for the project at a consultation day at the airport hosed by consulting engineers from Kirk McClure Morton and airport management.
www.sligoweekender.ie /news/story.asp?j=28648   (321 words)

  
 S l i g o A e r o n a u t i c a l C l u b >> Home Page
Sligo Aeronautical Club Ltd. - formerly Sligo Aero Club Ltd. - prides itself on its 25 year record of expert and safe flight instruction.
With an interest in aviation as the common denominator, it is an ideal environment in which to initially test your enthusiasm for flying, achieve your objective of becoming a recreational flyer (PPL) or, for those whose interest is in making a career of flying, to gain solid practical instruction and good airmanship.
We are located on the Northwest Coast of Ireland at Sligo Airport, Strandhill, Co. Sligo - a modern Regional airport whose facilities comprise of a Terminal Building, Restaurant, Bar, ample parking facilities and car hire.
www.sligoaeroclub.com /sligoaeroclub   (200 words)

  
 To and From the Airport.com - Ireland
The Airport is on the south end of the N27 when coming from the N, W, or E, and off the R600 when coming from Kinsale.
Buses are planned to leave the airport at about 0930, 1100, 1630 and 1700 as these coincide with flight arrivals.
This airport is used for general aviation only and has no scheduled flights at this time.
www.toandfromtheairport.com /ireland.html   (1325 words)

  
 Abbott Diagnostics Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As a result of the further growth in Sligo, the product portfolio will expand to include additional Hep/Retro products and new diagnostic kits for the identification of viral markers associated with congenital defects and for Cancer markers associated with prostate, testicular, breast, ovarian and digestive tract cancers.
With a population of over 20,000 residents, Sligo is the capital of the North West region, the centre of Yeats' Country and one of Ireland's largest towns.
Sligo boasts a very vibrant nightlife with a selection of nightclubs, live entertainment theatres and cultural attractions that offer variety and opportunity to meet all tastes.
abbott.newjobs.com /ie.asp   (959 words)

  
 Sligo and Yeats Country : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
The bus to Sligo town from the airport will cost you under €3 ($3.90), while you can expect a taxi to cost around €14 ($18).
Four major roads lead to Sligo: N4 from Dublin and the east, N17 from Galway and the south, N15 from Donegal to the north, and N16 from County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland.
Edged by Sligo Bay to the west, Sligo Town sits beside the Garavogue River.
www.frommers.com /destinations/sligoandyeatscountry/1324010002.html   (543 words)

  
 Sligo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
County Sligo's beautiful scenery was an inspiration for Yeats, who is buried at Drumcliffe Churchyard, under loaf-shaped Benbulben Mountain.
The lakes of Sligo, with their still waters and wooded islands, are truly spectacular, and form a striking contrast to the county's rugged uplands.
The Sligo Web is a community site, built so that people can share their views and information about this most beautiful unspoilt county of Ireland, Sligo.
www.britishbookmarks.co.uk /regional/ireland/sligo.htm   (228 words)

  
 Car Hire Sligo Airport Dooley Car Rental Based In Sligo Airport Ireland
Geographically, County Sligo nestles in the picturesque north west of Ireland with magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, lakes and a coastline of 110 miles fronting the Atlantic ocean.
While in Sligo why not visit Yeat's grave and Interpretive Centre at Drumcliff, Queen Maeve's cairn on the summit of local Knocknarea Mountain or the megalithic tombs at Carrowmore and Carrowkeel.
Indeed, Sligo has the largest collection of archaeological sites in the country and a rich tradition in literature, culture, arts and music.
www.dan-dooley.ie /car-rental-hire-sligo.htm   (579 words)

  
 Dublin Airport - Irish Airports
Dublin airport is conveniently located just to the north of Dublin City Centre.
Dublin airport is easy to access from the M50 or M1/N1.
The airport roundabout is the first traffic light you will reach.
www.travelireland.org /irish-airports/dublin_airport.html   (163 words)

  
 Sligo County Council
Sligo County Development Board (CDB) Sligo County Development Board (CDB) had its inaugural meeting of the 27th March, 2000 in the Yeats County Inn, Curry, Co. Sligo.
The role of Sligo CDB is to co-ordinate and integrate the activities of all public sector activity in the County.
The next phase of the CDB process involves the implementation of the Strategy and will require the various stakeholders to work in partnership and to provide the necessary support and resources, such as human, financial and their time, in order to achieved the desired outcomes.
www.sligococo.ie /asp/services/devboard.asp   (463 words)

  
 True Ireland - The West of Ireland - Unspoilt destinations, undiscovered locations and true traditions and culture of ...
Next time you are travelling to the North West of Ireland why not fly through the traffic with Aer Arann on their service from Dublin to Sligo and avoid those stressful traffic jams along the way.
Reservations can be made on line on www.aerarann.com or email details to info@sligoairport.com You can also call Sligo Airport reservations between 0800 and 1800 Monday to Friday or 1000 to 1730 Saturday and Sunday.
Sligo Airport in conjunction with Aer Arann and several Sligo hotels are offering a flybreak - a 2 night package which includes return flights from Dublin to Sligo and 2 nights bed and full breakfast in a Sligo Hotel.
www.trueireland.com /articles.php?id=25   (317 words)

  
 ::Sligo Enterprise and Technology Centre::
The Sligo County Enterprise Fund was established in 1988 as part of The International Fund for Ireland's border counties initiative.
The Fund is a Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.
Since its inception, loans in excess of €2.5 million have been approved to assist small to medium sized companies in the county.
www.enterprise-sligo.com   (95 words)

  
 How To Get There...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The village of Skreen is situated on Sligo Bay on the west coast of Ireland, approximately 140 miles NW of Dublin.
Airport buses from Dublin will take you to either the long distance bus depot (Busaras) or to Connolly Station for direct services to Sligo.
Aer Lingus Commuter also run a feeder service by turboprop aircraft to Sligo airport, but the prices may be high for the relatively short distance.
www.cmde.dcu.ie /Stokes/Skreen.html   (403 words)

  
 Sligo Riverside Hotel Sligo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The hotel is situated in the heart of Sligo and overlooks the River Garavogue.
The Riverside Sligo prides itself on it's state of the art health and full leisure centre.
Leaving the airport turn Left towards SligoGo past the Train Station and straight through three sets of traffic lightsMove into the Right laneAt the crossroads turn R (Seehleys Pub)Take the next Right onto Bridge StreetMove into the Left lane and cross bridge.
www.lodginglocator.org /hotelinfo/62473.cfm   (361 words)

  
 McGarrys Riding Centre, Irelandonhorseback.com
You can fly from Dublin to Sligo Regional Airport or directly into Knock International Airport (40 mins from Sligo).
Knock Airport has a number of direct flights from Stansted and a number of Charter flights from Continental Europe, so it is worth checking out their site.
Sligo is serviced by a number of national primary routes including the N17 to Galway (85 miles) and the N4 to Dublin (135 miles).
www.irelandonhorseback.com /map2.html   (196 words)

  
 e-Travel Blackboard: Australia's Number One Industry Newsletter
The Radisson SAS Hotel has opened at Rosses Point, Sligo, featuring the only spa and wellness center in the area and the most extensive conference facilities in northwest Ireland.
Sligo is a 45-minute flight from Dublin and is easily accessible either from Sligo Airport or Knock International Airport.
The Spa and Wellness center is the first of its kind in Sligo and features flotation treatments, hydrotherapy, seaweed baths and a relaxation suite.
www.etravelblackboard.com /index.asp?id=28502&nav=1   (301 words)

  
 Strandhill, Co Sligo Ireland
Strandhill is a beautiful seaside resort situated 5 miles (8 km) west of Sligo town in the heart of Yeats Country.
Sligo Regional Airport situated at Strandhill provides fast and direct access involving daily flights connecting International Destinations.
Knocknarea Mountain (1078 ft.) dominates the peninsula, and the cairn on the summit is the legendary burial place of Queen Maeve of Connacht.
www.strandhill.com   (448 words)

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