President to arrive in Knock airport on Friday

Ireland West Airport, Knock has confirmed the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden will arrive in the airport on Friday afternoon before departing later that evening.

This is the first ever time a US president will have landed at the airport.

Passengers are advised that normal operations will continue at Ireland West Airport at all times, however, travelling members of the public should allow additional time to arrive at the airport due to possible rolling road closures.

Only those who are travelling on flights or collecting incoming passengers will be permitted access to the airport as the approach roads will be closed to the general public on Friday, April 14.

President Biden is expected to tour the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock and visit the North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre’s family history research unit.

The Mayo visit will conclude when Mr Biden makes a public speech at St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina.