Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Chambers Ireland today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019.   In its 16th year, the Awards features a total of 22 Local Authorities shortlisted over 16 categories, including a new addition, ‘Age Friendly Initiative’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to make Ireland a great place in which to grow old.  …

Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Chambers Ireland today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019. In its 16th year, the Awards features a total of 22 Local Authorities shortlisted over 16 categories, including a new addition, ‘Age Friendly Initiative’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to make Ireland a great place in which to grow old. The Excellence…

New Government initiative to help customs capacity post-Brexit

New Government initiative to help customs capacity post-Brexit

The Irish Government, in partnership with industry, launches new initiative to support Irish businesses trading with or through the UK in preparing for new customs formalities arising from Brexit. Clear Customs offers eligible customs agents, customs intermediaries and affected businesses a free training programme to build capacity in the customs sector. Additional support of €6,000…

Mid Western Cancer Foundation – The Butterfly Ball 2019

Mid Western Cancer Foundation – The Butterfly Ball 2019

The Butterfly Ball is considered one of the high profile events of the Mid-West area social calendar, with all money raised going to benefit the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation. By supporting this event the money raised by the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation is used to complement and cooperate with the HSE to assist with the regional Cancer…

Back-to-school deals from Eason SkyCourt

Back-to-school deals from Eason SkyCourt

  August, for most parents, means the onset of ‘back to school’ and shopping for the essential school books and stationery.  Shannon Chamber member company, Eason in SkyCourt , has a super pre-order school book service to make this task easier. Simply drop your lists into Eason or email Shannon@easonfranchise.com and the friendly staff there…

Shannon Group celebrating the 10th anniversary of US Preclearance services at Shannon Airport

Shannon Group celebrating the 10th anniversary of US Preclearance services at Shannon Airport

Monday 5 August 2019: Shannon Group’s airport company, Shannon International Airport is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of US preclearance services at Shannon.   Established at the airport on August Bank Holiday weekend 2009, Shannon was the first airport in Europe and the Middle East to offer this service, which allows passengers bound…

Boeing 767 approval granted to Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services

Boeing 767 approval granted to Atlantic Aviation Group CAMO and Technical Services

   AAG Technical Services director, Michael Byrt, speaking with the AAG CAMO Team.   Shannon Chamber member company, Atlantic Aviation Group’s CAMO and Technical Services department have announced that they have been granted Boeing 767 200/300 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority recently.   These new approvals see the…

Milford Care Centre heralds arrival of Autumn with its annual Harvest Fair

Milford Care Centre heralds arrival of Autumn with its annual Harvest Fair

Joe Murphy, chairperson of the Harvest Fair Committee and Chairperson of the board of Milford Care Centre and Pat Quinlan, chief executive, Milford Care Centre get into Harvest Fair mode by serving up some ice cream cones to staff and local children at the launch of the Milford Hospice Harvest Fair 2019. Photo: Keith Wiseman….

Brexit could impact every business in Ireland – preparation is critical

Brexit could impact every business in Ireland – preparation is critical

Reports today that in the last year the majority of SMEs have either postponed, or are reviewing, their investment plans highlights the impact of the Brexit negotiations on the Irish economy.  Speaking this morning, Chambers Ireland chief executive Ian Talbot emphasised the importance for businesses of all sizes to prepare now before the UK’s final…