The Shannon Airport Group Annual Report and Accounts 2024

Annual Report and Accounts | 2024

Ryanair invested €10 million to open their first aircraft heavy maintenance facility in Ireland, creating 200 jobs as they became the new tenant of Hangar 5 at Shannon Airport in 2022. Ryanair also introduced a third based aircraft and celebrated 35 years of service at Shannon Airport. Pictured (L-R): Mary Considine, CEO, The Shannon Airport Group, Neal McMahon, Ryanair and Ray O’ Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer, The Shannon Airport Group. Major Investment by Ryanair at Shannon Airport 2022

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION A LOOK BACK AT THE SHANNON AIRPORT GROUP Over the past decade, The Shannon Airport Group has driven economic growth in Ireland, expanded services with new routes, and enhanced passenger connectivity, while continually enhancing customer experience. Shannon Airport has become a key asset for trade and tourism, while the Group’s commercial properties have supported local and foreign businesses. Committed to sustainability and innovation, the Group celebrates its 10th anniversary with pride in its achievements. Here is a flavour of the Group’s milestones and successes over the decade:

Shannon Airport surpassed 2 million passengers in December 2024 for the first time since 2009, building on its award-winning reputation, top rankings in the Ireland CXi Report, and growing recognition as Ireland’s favourite airport. Pictured with Santa Claus at Shannon Airport are (L-R); Mary Considine, CEO, The Shannon Airport Group, Aung Marma, Airport Screening Unit, Katie Black, Assistant Brand Manager, Shannon Airport, Julia Shortt, Airport Screening Unit, and Niall Kearns, Airport Director. Shannon Airport Surpassed 2 Million Passengers 2024

Creating a Biodiversity Garden for our Community 2021

Nine-year-old Molly McPhillips beams with pride as her winning garden design blooms at The Shannon Airport Group’s new community biodiversity garden, officially opened in 2021. Pictured behind Molly are (L-R); Gearoid O’Leary and Ken Power, The Shannon Airport Group and Brian O’Leary, Shannon Heritage with St Senan’s National School Shannon students (L-R): Bridget Duggan, Emily Guerin, Mark Hodges, Molly McPhillips, Aoife Earls and Jack McCarthy.

The Shannon Airport Group’s Economic Impact 2023

During the Covid pandemic in 2020, The Shannon Airport Group advanced its property development strategy, achieving one million sq ft of commercial property solutions since 2015. The Group used the time during travel restrictions to futureproof the airport by starting the installation of a new hold baggage screening facility and upgrading passenger screening facilities. Creating Property Solutions 2020

In 2023, an independent Oxford Economics report revealed The Shannon Airport Group’s impressive economic impact - contributing nearly €4 billion to Ireland’s GDP and supporting over 20,300 jobs. The report highlighted the Group’s important role in enhancing connectivity, tourism, and trade. Pictured (L-R): Mary Considine, CEO, The Shannon Airport Group, Neil McCullough from Oxford Economics and the then Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD.