US Secretary of State John Kerry to fly into Shannon

THE United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, will fly into Shannon next week ahead of an engagement in Tipperary.

Mr Kerry will land in Shannon on the morning of Sunday, October 30 for the one day visit.

He will travel to The Aherlow House Hotel, Glen of Aherlow for the Tipperary International Peace Awards ceremony, where he is to receive an award.

Mr Kerry will meet with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan at Aherlow and hold a joint press conference.