Modular Automation Gearing Up for Expansion

Modular Automation Gearing Up for Expansion

Breaking ground on the expanding Modular Automation facility at Shannon (from left): Jason Quirke, MD Nautic Builders; Martin Dolan, Commercial Director, Modular Automation; Pius Collins, Contracts Manager, Nautic Builders; and Mike Lane MD Modular Automation.   Shannon based Modular Automation, a leader in the design, manufacture and installation of technologically smart automation solutions for global…

Shannon surge continues as May passenger numbers show 5% growth, including 18% increase across US services

Shannon Airport’s summer is off to a flying start with five percent growth achieved in passenger numbers last month compared to May 2014. The biggest growth market was the US, the highest spending market for inbound tourism, with an 18% increase across the airport’s US network, which has services to Boston, Chicago, JFK New York,…

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Shannon Airport and Aer Lingus today launched a newly branded ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ Aer Lingus Boeing 767 aircraft. The plane, which will be branded for 12 weeks, will fly the Boston’s Logan International Airport / Shannon Airport route.   The aircraft itself, which has a capacity of 213 per flight,…

Businesses Keen to Prove their Golf Skills at Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

Businesses Keen to Prove their Golf Skills at Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

In its twentieth year in business, Shannon Chamber has a full timesheet for its annual golf classic, which takes place on Thursday, 18 June at Shannon Golf Club. Sponsored by Genworth Financial and supported by local companies: Ei Electronics, the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport, Idex Pump Technologies Ireland Ltd., UCB Manufacturing, Shannon Airport,…

Aidan McCarthy appointed as Head Chef of the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

Aidan McCarthy appointed as Head Chef of the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

The Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport announces the appointment of Aidan McCarthy as the hotel’s Head Chef. Aidan, who has represented Ireland in the Hotel Olympia cooking competition, brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the kitchen as a Head Chef, most of which was in the Shannon market but also includes stints…

Horses Out of the Traps in Greyhound Stadia Today

Horses Out of the Traps in Greyhound Stadia Today

A unique event will take place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later today, when show jumping comes to the city.   The Underwriting Exchange limited “Jumping In The City” will see three top show jumping competitions followed by a demonstration greyhound race, as equine and canine athletes come together for what promises to be an action-packed…

Former World Champion Dermott Lennon is favourite to win the first ever Jumping In The City Grand Prix on Friday

Former World Champion Dermott Lennon is favourite to win the first ever Jumping In The City Grand Prix on Friday

With just two days to go before The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City” begins at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Paddy Power Bookmakers have released ante-post prices on the feature Underwriting Exchange Grand Prix.   Former world champion Dermott Lennon has been installed as favourite with Loughview Lou-Lou at 11/4, while Captain Michael Kelly (Drumillier…

Funding from MOLEX is a Timely Injection for The Shannon Venue

Funding from MOLEX is a Timely Injection for The Shannon Venue

The Shannon Venue continues to make steady progress in its endeavours to deliver a Community Civic & Arts Centre in the heart of the town, and has recently received planning permission to develop the project.   The Venue Team are delighted to announce that one of the major employer’s in the Shannon Industrial Estate, Molex…

Shannon to stage dazzling airshow to celebrate 70th anniversary of first commercial transatlantic flight

Shannon to stage dazzling airshow to celebrate 70th anniversary of first commercial transatlantic flight

Acts from across Europe to delight huge crowds with sky acrobatics and dare-devil feats Family fun day to also include wide array of free activities on the ground Shannon Airport will deliver an air display extravaganza on July 18th to mark a key milestone in Irish aviation history – the 70th anniversary of the first…

The Venue project for Shannon making progress

The Venue project for Shannon making progress

The promoters of The Venue project for Shannon have been making good progress since the presentation to the Shannon Chamber CEO Forum hosted by Shannon Airport in November 2014.   Following finalisation of designs, led by Limerick based Hugh Kelly Architects, and engagement with the planning authority (Clare County Council), planning permission was received at…