A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport
Sep 16, 1986 · 52m
Director
John BlackmanOverview
Directed by John Blackman, "A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport" follows the efforts to construct an international airport at Knock in County Mayo during the early 1980s. Originating from a 1981 RTÉ News report, the film charts Monsignor James Horan’s campaign to build a full-length runway in a remote, rural location, documenting the political resistance, changing governments, and repeated setbacks that accompanied the project before the airport’s opening in 1986.
Cast of A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport
Monsignor James HoranSelf - Knock Parish Priest- Charles HaugheySelf - Fianna Fáil (four time) Former Taoiseach
- Pádraig FlynnSelf - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Department of Transport, 1980-81
- Albert ReynoldsSelf - Fianna Fáil Minister for Transport 1979-81
- Jim MitchellSelf - Fine Gael TD Minister for Communications 1984-87
- Jim RyanSelf - Airport Design Consultant
- Michael O'MalleySelf - Mayo County Manager
- Joe MurphySelf - Jaycees International, 1981
- Paddy O'TooleSelf - Fine Gael TD, Mayo East 1977-87
- Barry DesmondSelf - Labour TD, Minister of State Department of Finance 1981-82
- Frank McCulloghSelf - Airport Action Committee
Morley SaferSelf - CBS '60 Minutes' Reporter- Mary DonoghueSelf - Airport Fundraising Volunteer
- Maurice BuckbySelf - Airport Director, British Airports International
- Danny HigginsSelf - Managing Director, Celtic Air
- SisterSelf - Nun
Crew of A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport
About A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport
What is A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport about?
Directed by John Blackman, "A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport" follows the efforts to construct an international airport at Knock in County Mayo during the early 1980s. Originating from a 1981 RTÉ News report, the film charts Monsignor James Horan’s campaign to build a full-length runway in a remote, rural location, documenting the political resistance, changing governments, and…
When was A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport released?
A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport was released on September 16, 1986.
How long is A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport?
A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport runs 52 minutes.
Who directed A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport?
A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport was directed by John Blackman.
Who is in the cast of A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport?
The cast of A Wing and a Prayer – The Story of Knock Airport includes Monsignor James Horan (Self - Knock Parish Priest), Charles Haughey (Self - Fianna Fáil (four time) Former Taoiseach), Pádraig Flynn (Self - Fianna Fáil Minister of State Department of Transport, 1980-81), Albert Reynolds (Self - Fianna Fáil Minister for Transport 1979-81) and Jim Mitchell (Self - Fine Gael TD Minister for Communications 1984-87).