1. When this guy left a bunch of presents on the plane in Shannon and they were returned with this note

2. That time an Irish dancing flashmob broke out in the middle of the airport

Standard.

3. When someone left this gnome behind and it was a total mystery

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“Welcome… to Shannon Airport”

4. The fact that the piano is open to all who request it

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5. And that can often include famous faces – like Hudson Taylor bashing out a tune before their flight

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6. When the epic Paul O’Connell statue was unveiled

Class.

7. And when a couple of tricolours were added just for patriotic effect

8. When some important cargo was transported through the airport

9. And some memories of home just came flooding back when this guy stepped off the place in Shannon

10. Whereas Americans are always made to feel particularly welcome around July 4th

11. And sometimes you stumble on to scenes like this

12. Shannon is filled to the brim with the weird and the wonderful

13. Not forgetting when this vending machine stocked only Tayto

The essentials.

14. Everyone can stick their heads in and be part of a proper Shannon session

15. That time the airport shop’s fridge had its priorities right

16. And when these facts educated the masses on the history of Shannon

17. And finally… when a chancer with a sign was looking to make his way to Cork <3

Ah, Shannon.

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