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Dublin Airport announce major change in Terminal One as passengers say it ‘looks great'

DUBLIN Airport has announced a major change in Terminal One - and passengers say it "looks great". Ireland's Advertisement 3 Dublin Airport has revealed their new posters in Terminal One Credit: Dublin Airport 3 It features images of famous events and visits throughout its history Credit: Dublin Airport This fantastic display was revealed by the airport this week and highlights some major moments from the spots 85-year The posters feature historical profiles and images of events and visits that took place at the airport. Among those featured are Dublin Airport said on Facebook: "We've freshened up the posters on the walk to the 100 gates in T1, profiling some of the iconic moments in Dublin Airport's 85 year history. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL "Next time you're passing through, stop and learn about when Muhammad All, The Rolling Stones and many more visited the airport." The first poster passengers will see is when Dublin Airport first opened in 1940, followed by Up next is a poster of Muhammad Ali's visit in 1972 and Pope John Paul II in 1979. And the airport also took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share that there is a special plaque on their airfield dedicated to the former Pope. Advertisement Most read in News Travel He came to the airport during his I camped in Dublin Airport to save on hotel fees - here's how it went The plaque is on the Terminal 1 airfield, so Dublin Airport shared the fact last year ahead of the 45th anniversary of the famous visit. The post reads: "Did you know there's a special plaque on our airfield at Dublin Airport to mark the spot where John Paul II kissed the ground when he arrived in September 1979. Advertisement "He was the first pope to ever visit Ireland. "Look out for it next time you're flying from T1." On the plaque it reads: "This is where his Holiness Pope John Paul II first touched Irish soil on the occasion of the first ever visit by a pope to Ireland." 'They look great' Dublin Airport is now encouraging passengers to take a moment to view the posters the next time they are travelling through Terminal 1. Advertisement Flyers have taken to the comment section to share their thoughts on the new posters. One person wrote: "Saw them last weekend. They look great." Another person said: "I love when you display the history as such as it gives us Irish a very proud moment." 3 Dublin Airport is encouraging passengers to stop by the posters Credit: Dublin Airport Advertisement