A redeveloped €5.5 million terminal at Ireland West Airport Knock with extended check-in facilities and a new security screening area was officially opened today.
The Kennedy Terminal also has increased space in the departures lounge and new retail and catering facilities. It was opened by the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey.
Management at the airport expect passenger numbers to rise to over 1 million next year.
Last year was the busiest year to date for the airport with passenger numbers rising 13 per cent to 629,000.
