{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64a2cdd46ada5900111ef45c/6af1bf48625528ef28fac0b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Taking Flight-Episode I: The Impossible Dream","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64a2cdd46ada5900111ef45c/1794227228701-c6eabb58-82a4-46ac-908f-3db8abba8dcf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Taking Flight is a special four part radio series and podcast celebrating the remarkable 40 year journey of Ireland West Airport-from Monsignor James Horan&#39;s ambitious vision of building an international airport in the West of Ireland to its transformation into one of the region&#39;s greatest success stories on the cusp of reaching 1 million passengers annually. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Gerry Glennon, the series brings together the people, stories and defining moments that shaped the airport&#39;s history. Through fascinating interviews, personal memories and reflections, Taking Flight explores the challenges, achievements and extraordinary community spirit behind the airport&#39;s success, while looking ahead to its exciting future.</p><p><br></p><p>In episode one, The Impossible Dream, Gerry spoke to Terry Reilly, Tracey Ryan and Tom Neary about Monsignor Horan&#39;s dream to build an airport in Knock.</p>","author_name":"Midwest Radio"}