Knock on air in new TV series
“FROM Fatima to Bethlehem and from Lourdes to Kiltimagh, I’ve never seen a miracle like the airport up in Knock…” THE rise and rise of Ireland West Airport Knock will be explored in a new six- part UTV Ireland documentary series which began yesterday ( Monday) November 7th at 8pm.
Nestled just inland off the Wild Atlantic Way, and with the shadow of Croagh Patrick looming in the background, the legacy of Monsignor James Horan is celebrating 30 years in business this year. For the first time, the TV show explores unlikely success story of an airport which was initially a strip of tarmacadam atop a peaty mountain, in The Airport Up in Knock. With exclusive access to every part of the airport itself, The Airport Up in Knock is a unique documentary following the daily lives of the customers and staff of Knock Airport, and demonstrates how tightly woven the airport is into the modern DNA of Mayo and the West of Ireland.
From customer services to airport operations, right up to the kitchen where the infamous ‘ Knock Special’ is prepared, we take a trip with the passengers, staff and community of this vital lifeline for the west.
The Airport up in Knock, executive producer Jamie D’Alton of Motive Television said:“This series was inspired by the tireless work of those who make Knock Airport an important gateway to the west of Ireland. We wanted to highlight the vast visitor numbers that the airport generates in the wider region, as well as the important role it plays in the daily lives of many local people through employment. Business is booming, and as the airport celebrates its 30th birthday this year, it’s showing no signs of slowing down!”
The Airport Up in Knock airs at 8pm on Mondays for the next five weeks.