Today saw the official opening of the new Kennedy Terminal at Ireland West Knock Airport.
The new terminal, officially opened by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey, forms part of a total capital investment project of €11.5m.
The Kennedy Terminal is named after Joe Kennedy, honorary president of the airport's board of directors and former chairman for more than seven years.
"Joe has been a major driving force behind the Airport's recent growth and we are delighted that there will be a permanent sign of thanks to him, his wife Kathleen and family, here in this airport," said airport chairman Liam Scollan.
Joe Gilmore, managing director of Ireland West Airport Knock said: "Despite the tough economic conditions, the airport will serve more than 600,000 passengers this year which is almost on a par with 2008 figures.
"This is a huge vote of confidence in Ireland West Airport Knock as a key access point to the UK and Europe for people in the West, North West and Midlands regions of Ireland and further strengthens our position as the low-cost, convenient alternative to larger, congested airports.
"I see us as entering a new phase where we can, with the right support from Government and other partners, act as a catalyst to growing more transport connections, tourism, enterprise and jobs in the region."