VIP Packages Available at Shannon Air Display

VIP Packages Available at Shannon Air Display

This summer, Shannon Airport will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first transatlantic commercial service and the start of Shannon’s unique place in aviation.   The Airport is celebrating in style, with a large scale Air Show on Saturday 18th July 2015, which will showcase some spectacular aircraft, historic and modern, including Strike Master Jets,…

Chambers Ireland Seeks Views on Burdensome EU Legislation

Shannon Chamber, in conjunction with Chambers Ireland, invites members of the Chamber network to present their views on pieces of legislation that are burdensome for SMEs.   Through participating in a project known as ‘Burden Tracker’ with Eurochambres, Chambers Ireland is seeking to alert policy makers to the negative impact some pieces piece of legislation…

Lift-off for new Irish “EJ” corporate aircraft register

Lift-off for new Irish “EJ” corporate aircraft register

A new Irish aircraft register targeted at corporate and business jets has been unveiled. The “EJ” register is administered by the Irish Aviation Authority, with Shannon Airport’s International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) as a preferred marketing and support partner. The new register offers the benefits of a gold-standard onshore EASA jurisdiction and is designed for…

Tourism Boost expected as New Rail Tours Launched from Shannon Airport

Tourism Boost expected as New Rail Tours Launched from Shannon Airport

Railtours Ireland First Class, in association with Shannon Airport and Iarnród Éireann, are today launching a new range of hosted rail tours and day excursions for arriving passengers at Shannon Airport. The new tours, using a combination of train and luxury coaches, will depart daily from Shannon Airport at 8.00am connecting into the extensive Railtours…

Record Entries for Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

Record Entries for Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

  John Morrissey (left) and Harry Storan pictured with Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber collecting the winners’ trophies on behalf of their team – Zagg International  – and other team members Chris Ahern and Mike Neville. The team also won return flights to Birmingham courtesy of Aer Lingus Regional. Photograph by Eamon Ward  …

2,000 runners take on unique Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run

2,000 runners take on unique Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run

‘Midnight run’ at Shannon Airport another huge success as Limerick’s James Liddane and Clare’s Cushla Hehir take top honours 86 year old Bill Moloney among those to finish the 5km course Ireland’s longest runway had traffic of a different kind at the weekend as 2,000 souls went to post in one of Ireland’s most unique…

Doolin pier set to double its numbers as shackles come off with €6m redevelopment

The Infrastructure Spokesperson for Doolin Tourism and operator of Doolin2Aran Ferries and Cliffs of Moher Cruises has said that the €6m first phase redevelopment of the pier will lift the shackles off businesses there. Speaking today at the launch by the Minister for Public Expenditure & Public Reform Brendan Howlin of the newly developed 60m…

Launch of Continuing & Professional Education

Launch of Continuing & Professional Education

Friday, June 19th 2015, from 8am -10.30am The Pavilion, University of Limerick 8.00: Networking Breakfast. 8:30: Welcome and introduction to CPE, Prof. Sarah Moore, Associate Vice President Academic, UL and Chair, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. 8.45: CPE launch, Jan O’Sullivan, Minister for Education and Skills. 9:00: CPE activities and introduction…

Birmingham route commences tomorrow and sets summer into full swing at Shannon

Birmingham route commences tomorrow and sets summer into full swing at Shannon

Shannon Airport’s summer 2015 gets into full swing tomorrow, Thursday, with the commencement of Stobart Air’s six-times weekly service to Birmingham. The service, which will be operated under the Aer Lingus Regional brand and use the ATR 72-600, is the final addition to the summer schedule this year and brings to 35 the total number…

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival Limerick World Club Se7ens ‘Rugby …But not as you know it!’ Limerick City and Thomond Park Stadium will open its arms and welcome back the second year of the Limerick World Club Se7ens Series. Twelve rugby teams from across the world will once again take part in…