Mayo pilot flies into Ireland West Airport for first time at the controls

A 22-year-old pilot has flown into and out of Ireland West Airport for the first time as captain of the aircraft.

Conor Kelly O’Neill, was at the controls of the flight between London Stansted and Ireland West Airport last week.

The flight was a special occasion for Mr Kelly O’Neill and his family.

It was his first time the Neale native operated a service to and from his local airport.

Ireland West Airport marked the milestone on social media, describing it as a proud moment and a “full-circle moment” for the young Mayo man.

The airport wished Mr Kelly O’Neill many more landings on home soil.