Mayo pilot flies into Ireland West Airport for first time at the controls
Being a pilot on the flight between London Stansted and his local airport made this a very special occasion for Conor and his family.
It was a proud day for Mayo pilot Conor Kelly O’Neill, as he flew in and out of Ireland West Airport for the first time.
The 22-year-old from The Neale was a pilot on the flight between London Stansted and Knock Airport.
The flight was a special occasion for Mr Kelly O’Neill and his family.
On social media, Ireland West Airport described it as a "full-circle moment" for him.
"A proud moment for 22-year-old pilot Conor Kelly O’Neill from The Neale in County Mayo who had the memorable occasion of flying in and out of Ireland West Airport for the first time last week — at the controls!
"Being a pilot on the flight between London Stansted and his local airport made this a very special occasion for Conor and his family.
"From growing up in Mayo to flying home to it — how’s that for a full-circle moment?
"Here’s to many more landings on home soil, Conor!"
