Companies Shortlisted for Inaugural Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Award Announced

Companies Shortlisted for Inaugural Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Award Announced

Four companies have been shortlisted for the inaugural Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Award with the winner set to be announced on Wednesday, 7 November at the Network’s conference, which takes place in the Analog Devices Building at the University of Limerick. The companies: Castlecablin Ltd, Limerick; Microsemi Ireland, Ennis; Shared Services Centre DAA (formerly…

Shoebox Appeal 2018

First Names Group Ireland for the third year running are getting involved with the Teamhope shoebox appeal and have become a designated drop of point for people to drop off their filled boxes within the community. It is such a wonderful charity where people throughout Ireland donate a “shoe box” of gifts to children in…

Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2018

Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2018

Engineering Project of the Year Award, sponsored by Transport Infrastructure Ireland    We are delighted to advise that Shannon Airport’s 2017 Runway 06/24 Rehabilitation project has been shortlisted in the Engineering Project of the Year Award category for the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards 2018. There is a public vote associated with this award category and…

Ross gives extra €18m for storm damaged roads

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross TD today announced additional allocations to local authorities under a new ‘Special Maintenance Grant’ to assist in the repair of regional and local roads damaged by severe weather events. Minister Ross said: “In deciding on the allocations I was very conscious of the fact that in certain…

True Giving Comes from the Collective…Shannon Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility Hears

True Giving Comes from the Collective…Shannon Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility Hears

The Corpus Christi School Choir Moyross pictured with keynote speakers at Shannon Chamber’s CSR event at Shannon Airport. Photo. Eamon Ward.   People today want to work for socially responsible companies. That was the message that came across loud and clear at the first-ever Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) evening organised by Shannon Chamber. The event,…

Ireland Needs a Sustainable Tax Base to Weather the Challenges Ahead…Shannon Chamber Budget Briefing hears

Ireland Needs a Sustainable Tax Base to Weather the Challenges Ahead…Shannon Chamber Budget Briefing hears

Pictured at the Shannon Chamber breakfast briefing, hosted in association with Grant Thornton (from left): Prof. Eoin Reeves, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Limerick; Ian Barrett, director, Shannon Chamber; and Theresa O’Gorman, tax director, Grant Thornton. Photo: Eamon Ward.   Little Benefit for Workers, Holidaymakers or hoteliers in Budget 2019…

Shannon Airport wins top award from European airline association for third time

Shannon Airport wins top award from European airline association for third time

Thursday 11th October 2018:  Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has received major recognition overnight from the European airline community after being chosen as this year’s winner of the Airport of the Year Award from the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). This is the Airport’s third win, having secured the prestigious title in 2014 and…

Skillnet Ireland welcomes significant budget increase of 29% to support workforce skills development

Clear recognition of Skillnet Ireland and the value of skills development of the Irish workforce 29% in additional funding will help Irish companies prepare for competitive challenges in 2019 including Brexit Government’s prioritisation of effective enterprise-led upskilling Increase from National Training Fund will facilitate the Irish workforce to adapt to the changing world of work…

Minister Humphreys announces record Budget allocation for her Department to help businesses get ready for Brexit, drive regional growth and boost innovation

Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation Budget 2019 Initiatives:   Getting Business Brexit Ready: €300m long-term Future Growth Loan Scheme; €8m extra for Brexit staffing & supports across enterprise and regulatory agencies; Roll out of customs training through Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland; €1m additional funding for InterTrade Ireland.   Driving Indigenous Enterprise and…