Shannon to partake in Culture Night – Friday, 18 September 2020

Despite the difficulties that COVID-19 has presented, a collaboration between Amhearst Writers Group, Cuppa Tea TV and Love Shannon has made it possible for Shannon Town to host its second culture night. This year’s culture day/night will take place virtually on Friday, 18 September and is being streamed via Love Shannon’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/loveshannongroup, Instagram…

Launch of Clear Customs Online 2020, preparing businesses for customs changes

  Skillnet Ireland has launched the second phase of the ‘Clear Customs’ programme as part of the Government Brexit Readiness Action Plan. The free online training programme developed by Skillnet Ireland will be delivered virtually by CILT Skillnet and is accredited by Carlow Institute of Technology. By the end of 2020, businesses, trading either with…

Ei Electronics Announces Sponsorship of Treaty United FC For the 2020/2021 Season.

  Pictured Left to Right: Conn Murray Treaty United Chairman, Mick Guinee CEO Ei Electronics. Shannon based Company Ei Electronics is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Treaty United FC for the forthcoming season.   Commenting on the sponsorship announcement at the Ei Electronics Campus in Shannon, CEO Mick Guinee said, “We are delighted to support…

Key considerations for Employers – Layoffs or Short-time as a result of Covid-19

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Each week, Derek McKay, Managing Director at Adare Human Resource Management shares a feature article on…

Chambers representing businesses across Mid-West and West make joint submission calling for urgent government action on Shannon Airport

Seven measures proposed to deal with current crisis and establish new aviation model   Chambers representing businesses that directly support over 100,000 jobs across the Mid-Wet and West have united in one voice in a submission to government today for supports to help Shannon Airport navigate the current crisis and establish a new model for…

Shannon Chamber HR Forum Calls for Greater Planning Certainty in COVID Roadmap

The pending roll-out of a new Living with COVID-19 plan for the months ahead should deliver certainty to businesses to enable them more robustly plan to sustain their businesses. This is the call from members of the Shannon Chamber HR Forum, chaired by Derek McKay, managing director, Adare Human Resources Management and involving HR managers…

Molex Claim the Trophy in Keenly Contested Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

Ballybunion Golf Club Captain 2020, Sean Healy, who played on the AIB Business Banking team in Shannon Chamber’s Golf Classic 2020, is welcomed to the Shannon Golf Club by (from left): Keith Buckley, Captain 2020 and Christy Moylan, President 2020. Photo: Eamon Ward. Despite having to postpone its annual Golf Classic until the autumn rather…

Shannon and Ennis Chambers unite in concern over potential loss of Shannon Airport connectivity

Reacting to commentary that Aer Lingus may be considering moving aircraft, currently assigned to connect Shannon with Boston, New York and London Heathrow, to a UK regional airport, the Presidents of Shannon and Ennis Chambers have vehemently stated that Shannon Airport simply cannot lose this level of essential connectivity. “We would urgently appeal to and…