THE KNOCK SONG

A Christy Moore song. Ireland West Airport or more commonly known as Knock Airport was opened on 25 October 1985 with three Aer Lingus charter flights to Rome. The official opening was on 30 May 1986. The site, on a hill in boggy terrain, was thought by many to be unrealistic, but the airport was built following a long and controversial campaign by Monsignor James Horan, the story inspired Christy Moore to write this song. The airport is about 30min drive from me and I must say its very convenient, I flew to London earlier in the year from there...