Technological transformation in manufacturing was the topic of the day at a recent workshop entitled ‘Industry 4.0 – Digital Transformation in Manufacturing’, held in Element Six in Shannon and organised by Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and IS4PROD, a European Hub for Digital Innovation in Manufacturing based in LIT. The purpose of the workshop was…
Attending this year’s show in the UL Arena at the weekend were Ciara O’Brien from American Holidays sitting in a Formula 1 simulator car promoting the event with Declan Power, FlyShannon.ie. Photograph Liam Burke, Press 22 The US is set to be one of the strong growth markets in 2017 for Irish holiday…
Succession planning is a much-avoided but necessary undertaking which everyone faces at some stage in their lives yet it is something that many people steer clear of until it is too late. That’s why Shannon Chamber has chosen to link up with solicitors Holmes O’Malley Sexton (HOM) to host a series of three seminars, each…
Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., has warmly welcomed the positive vote of the European Parliament today to approve the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiated with Canada. CETA will boost goods and services trade and investment flows between the EU and Canada, as it removes almost all tariffs on trade between the two parties,…
Louise O’Hara (from right), general manager, the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon, in celebratory mood with staff members: Front row: Emer Mulcahy, operations manager. Middle row: Judy Kelly, front office manager; Aidan McCarthy, head chef and Lovepreet Gill, hotel controller. Back row: Jackie Breene, assistant operations manager and Steven Routley, duty manager. Photograph by Eamon…
Cruises to caravans, hotels to hostels, flights to ferries, and everything in between – there’s no break option that can’t be explored or booked at the Holiday Show at the UL Arena this weekend, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of February. Tuesday 14 February 2017: Held in association with Shannon Airport, The Holiday Show is the biggest…
The winning team from Salesian College, Pallaskenry pictured with Pat Keating, CEO, SFPC, MEP Sean Kelly and Davy Fitzgerald. Photo: True Media Salesian College, Pallaskenry claim top honours in Shannon Foynes Port Company’s (SFPC) Compass Transition Year Schools Competition The Shannon Estuary’s current significance and future potential as shipping corridor of international importance…
Lufthansa Technik AG Shannon has a very active ‘veterans’ (over 35s!!!) rugby team who play a few times a year and often travel to Europe for some of their matches. However, with so many companies in Shannon and no doubt many have active sports and social clubs, the current Captain of Lufthansa Technik’s rugby team,…
Chambers Ireland issues a news bulleting each week with information that might be of interest of members throughout the network. Shannon Chamber is delighted to share the following information to its membership: Employers Disability Information Service The Employers Disability Information (EDI) Service was launched in January 2016 to provide a national resource for advice…
Chambers Ireland today (13th February 2017) welcomed the long-awaited publication of the Mediation Bill 2017 by the Department of Justice and Equality. Speaking following the publication of the legislation, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said, “Chambers Ireland has long been an advocate for increased use of these mechanisms, particularly mediation, to resolve commercial disputes. Going to court…
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