ESB Networks launches ‘Beat the Peak’ initiative

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes attended Chambers Ireland’s briefing from ESB Networks on the company’s ‘Beat the Peak’ initiative. The meeting presented a plan to work with businesses to efficiently manage electricity usage and the monetary rewards available to businesses that put in place the management plan. Read more about ESB’s initiative HERE

Creepy crypt and spooky scarecrows at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park’s pagan Halloween festival

Creepy crypt and spooky scarecrows at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park’s pagan Halloween festival

Monday 17th October 2022: Time travelling twists, creepy crypts and pagan roots are afoot at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this year for a special Halloween festival to mark the traditional Irish Samhain.    This Halloween midterm, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park will mark the festival of Samhain in its own unique way. Focusing on the old…

Irish Water continues programme of works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Ennis

Irish Water continues programme of works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Ennis

13 October 2022 – Safeguarding the water supply in Ennis is a vital focus for Irish Water with further works planned as part of its programme to drive down leakage and reduce the number of bursts and unplanned outages impacting the community.    Irish Water, in partnership with Clare County Council, is replacing over 550 meters of ageing…

Connectivity to key US gateway a great boost for Shannon…says Shannon Chamber

Connectivity to key US gateway a great boost for Shannon…says Shannon Chamber

Shannon Chamber welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will relaunch its Shannon Chicago O’Hare route on a seasonal basis from April 2023. “The availability of a daily nonstop service to this central US hub will be of tremendous benefit to both the leisure and business traveller,” states Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes….

United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Seasonal Service from Shannon to Chicago

United Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Seasonal Service from Shannon to Chicago

New seasonal service builds on United’s existing seasonal service to New York/Newark United is the only U.S. airline to offer direct flights from Shannon SHANNON, 12 October 2022 – United Airlines today announced a new daily nonstop seasonal service between Shannon Airport and its hometown hub at Chicago O’Hare, starting 26 May 2023. The new…

The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy

The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy

The Shannon Airport Group launches new Sustainability Strategy   Group to introduce a range of initiatives as part of sustainability commitments    Tuesday 11th October 2022: The Shannon Airport Group has today launched a new Sustainability Strategy which will act as a blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future for the Group, its people, and…

Shannon Airport secures two new Ryanair routes for summer ’23 and an additional based aircraft

Shannon Airport secures two new Ryanair routes for summer ’23 and an additional based aircraft

Announcement comes as Ryanair celebrates 35 years at Shannon  Thursday 6th October 2022: There has been another boost for Shannon Airport as Ryanair today announced two new routes and a third based aircraft, which will create an additional 30 direct jobs at the Airport. Two exciting new destinations to Béziers in the South of France…

EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality

EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality

  EPA Report recognises continued improvements in Ireland’s drinking water quality   Over 99% of Ireland’s drinking water supplies fully compliant with standards Major projects completed include Vartry Water Treatment Plant and upgrade of Leixlip WTP, benefiting 717,000 people Over 42,000 lead connections replaced since 2017   October 7 2022 – The quality of Ireland’s…

Shannon Chamber welcomes progressive discussion with Minister Simon Coveney during his visit to Ennis

Shannon Chamber welcomes progressive discussion with Minister Simon Coveney during his visit to Ennis

  Simon Coveney TD., Minister for Foreign Affairs pictured in Ennis with (from left): Eoin Gavin, president; Helen Downes, chief executive; and Ian Barrett, director, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward   Shannon Chamber welcomed the opportunity to meet with Simon Coveney TD., Minister for Foreign Affairs during his recent visit to Ennis. Joe Carey…