Shannon welcomes Aer Lingus’ Heathrow capacity increase

Shannon Airport’s resurgence got another boost today with the announcement by Aer Lingus that it is to increase capacity on Heathrow by 20%. The airline will restore the Airbus 320 to the service, replacing the A319, which will add 25,000 seats for the winter season alone. Welcoming the announcement, Shannon Group plc CEO Neil Pakey…

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Shannon for Irish visit

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Shannon for Irish visit

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles touched down shortly before midday today at Shannon Airport for their visit to Ireland. The Prince and Duchess were welcomed on arrival by Shannon Group Chairman Rose Hynes, CEO Neil Pakey, Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen…

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Shannon for two day visit to the West of Ireland

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Shannon for two day visit to the West of Ireland Minister Noonan says the visit will be used to explore opportunities for inward investment from China, not least in financial services Sunday, 17 May 2015:  Shannon and the wider West of Ireland’s links with the China deepened today as…

Shannon’s International Aviation Services Centre to Showcase at World’s Largest Business & Corporate Aviation Show

Shannon’s International Aviation Services Centre to Showcase at World’s Largest Business & Corporate Aviation Show

Shannon’s International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) to exhibit at the European Business and Corporate Aviation Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva from May 19-21.   EBACE is the largest business and corporate aviation show in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. It brings together aircraft manufacturers, operators and suppliers.   IASC is presenting Shannon’s…

Ireland Vs Barbarians at Thomond Park on Thursday 28th May – 19.45 K.O.

20% Online Discount Ticket Offer for Sports & Social Clubs Ireland will kick start the first of four Barbarian International matches in 2015 to celebrate the Baa-Baas 125th Anniversary year at Thomond Park on Thursday 28th May – 19.45 K.OThe Barbarians are offering Sports & Social ubs a 20% online discount on all tickets* for…

Tourism Industry Leaders to Speak at Shannon Chamber Lunch

Tourism Industry Leaders to Speak at Shannon Chamber Lunch

With Ireland now ranked as number 5 in the world for tourism marketing and branding, as announced by the World Economic Forum is its 2015 global ‘Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index’, Shannon Chamber has invited two industry leaders to outline why Ireland works for tourism and to share their views on the future for the…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government’s New SURE Tax Refund Scheme for Start-ups

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government’s New SURE Tax Refund Scheme for Start-ups

Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes has welcomed the launch of a new government scheme to encourage entrepreneurs to set up new businesses. The SURE scheme, which aims to encourage people in PAYE employment, unemployed people and retired people to start their own business, will operate as a refund of income tax paid by the…