Top Limerick law firms to merge – Young and hungry dynamic team to head up new firm 

Top Limerick law firms to merge – Young and hungry dynamic team to head up new firm 

On Thursday, 7 May 2015, two of Limerick’s top law firms are merged to create one of the largest firms in Limerick employing over 30 people. Connolly Sellors Geraghty and Keating & Keogh have announced a merger to create one large firm– Keating Connolly Sellors – to service a Limerick, Munster and international client base.  Historically,…

‘Jumping in the City’ to Boost Visitor Numbers to Mid-West

‘Jumping in the City’ to Boost Visitor Numbers to Mid-West

  Pictured at the launch of ‘Jumping in the City’ at Limerick Greyhound Stadium (from left): Cllr John Crowe, Mayor of Clare; Damian McDonald, chief executive, Horse Sport Ireland; John McCarthy, sales operations & commercial manager, Limerick Greyhound Stadium; and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward. ‘Jumping in the City’, a radical…

Flag of world’s largest carrier back at Shannon as Philadelphia service resumes with 58% increase in capacity

Flag of world’s largest carrier back at Shannon as Philadelphia service resumes with 58% increase in capacity

Shannon Airport’s resurgence was further evidenced today as the flag of the largest airline in the world, American Airlines, returned to its runway for the first time in eight years with the resumption of the summer season Philadelphia service. The daily service, which operated at Shannon since its return in 2013 under the US Airways…

Government agrees major reforming industrial relations legislation

Government agrees major reforming industrial relations legislation

Legislation will provide significant strengthening of laws to protect and promote workers’ rights and the low paid, and certainty for businesses and employers – Minister Bruton, Minister Nash The Government has agreed the publication of legislation which provides for significant reforms to Ireland’s industrial relations laws. The new laws will balance the interests of workers…

Ireland’s Innovation success in the EU

Minister English welcomes Ireland’s improved position, now 8th in Innovation Union Scoreboard, up one from 2014 Announces over €97 Million of funding won by researchers and companies in Horizon 2020 EU Programme for Research and Innovation Encourages even more industry participation in Horizon 2020 Ireland moves up one place to 8th position in the 2015…

Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit 2015

Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit 2015

The Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit is the largest sport tourism event in Europe. CEOs, directors and key decision makers from the world of sport and tourism will provide insights into what works for sport, sports bodies, events and destinations in creating a sustainable approach to the fastest growing global tourism sector. The Shannon…

Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run gets lift-off as event launched at Shannon Airport

Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run gets lift-off as event launched at Shannon Airport

1,700 places up for grabs for Friday, June 19th event  Proceeds to go to Shannon Group’s 2015 designated charities TLC4CF and Milford Care Centre  Wednesday, 06 May 2015: One of Ireland’s most unique mass participation sports events of the year, the Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon Airport, has got lift-off again, with…

Shannon Businesses to Take High Performance Tips from World of Sport

Shannon Businesses to Take High Performance Tips from World of Sport

Shannon Chamber has stepped into the world of sport to equip business executives with the wherewithal to operate at optimal performance levels. Renowned high-performance expert Gary Keegan, who devised a world-class talent management programme for the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA), has been drafted in to give a half-day seminar to both Chamber members and…

The Midwest leads the way in Engineering!

The Midwest leads the way in Engineering!

Over 20 leading edge companies, educational institutions, government and local agencies along with Engineers Ireland have come together to showcase what engineering opportunities and careers are available in the Mid-West region.  Under the banner “ Limerick for Engineering” this consortium have been pooling their expertise and resources to ensure that there will be a pipeline…