Why has cork got a shorter runway? To protect Shannon also.
Interesting claim but have you anything to support this?
Any danger that it might have something to do with where Cork is built and when. Its also built on a little hill => 502 Ft (AIP EICK 2.24-1 refers)
Lots of our Airports are in the wrong place.
They were also built with a different Aircraft in mind. The CTR's around Knock/Galway/Sligo/Waterford/Kerry & Donegal are designed with an older turbo prop or very small jet in mind. It was expected based on Aircraft systems at the time that all arrivals would route to the overhead then outbound for a procedural approach.
The main runway in Cork was extended in the 1980's where B737 300/400 were cutting edge and Aer Lingus still had BAC 111 in its fleet.
So maybe a little research is in order before posting.
Cork Airport's RWY length (or lack of it)situation is as a result of decisions taken 30+ years ago.
The financing of any RWY extension is now dependent on DAA funds.
And their priority will be Dublin.
Dublin will get its new RWY when it can afford to pay for it.
Remember the CAR has put a minimum passenger figure in place before it will sanction an increase in charges to pay for a new RWY.
Sadly for now the traffic levels in Ireland and the state of the country's finances will mean that any state support for such an extension is moot.