Confidence is being expressed that the new Shannon Airport Group CEO's deep understanding of the MidWest will drive growth at the Clare base.

It comes as Ray O'Driscoll has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of SAG, having served as interim CEO for the past seven months.

Shannon Airport recorded a turnover in excess of €78m last year, while welcoming over 2.3 million passengers in the process.

Shannon Chamber President Mark Nolan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that he believes the new appointment will bring even further success.