Shannon Airport

My visit to Shannon was during a re-fuel stop coming from Amman to O'Hare. Considering that it was a small airport and I only had a couple hours it was a good visit. What might have also influenced my feelings was the fact that I had spent a month in the Middle East where I met staring eyes because of red hair and very fair skin; thus stopping at Shannon was a total contrast where I could pass as native quite well. Oh and I met a man named Brian O'Brian wearing green. After that stereotypical experience I expected lucky charms in my beer! Alas there was a nice coffee bar emphasis on bar. The duty-free store was fairly large prices were reasonable (particularly on the Bailey's!) and the staff was friendly. Don't get stuck too long there but it's a nice stop.