Shannon Chamber welcomes positive steps being taken to enable transition of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council

Shannon Chamber is closely monitoring the progress being made to enable a successful transition of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County. Chamber president Eoin Gavin has said that he is greatly encouraged by the comments made by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, during his visit to Shannon last week when he said that historical deficits…

MeiraGTx’s arrival adds to Shannon’s impressive list of firsts…says Shannon Chamber

MeiraGTx’s arrival adds to Shannon’s impressive list of firsts…says Shannon Chamber

Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland, Alexandria Forbes, MeiraGTx and An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin pictured at the unveiling of MeiraGTx’s industry-leading gene therapy manufacturing facility in Shannon. Pic. Brian Arthur   “The fact that MeiraGTx has established the first commercial-scale gene therapy manufacturing site in Ireland at Shannon is a great endorsement for the Free Zone and…

MeiraGTx’s Industry-Leading Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Shannon, Ireland Formally Introduced by An Taoiseach

MeiraGTx’s Industry-Leading Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Shannon, Ireland Formally Introduced by An Taoiseach

LONDON and NEW YORK, September 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ: MGTX), a vertically integrated, clinical stage gene therapy company, will today formally unveil its GMP manufacturing facility in Shannon, Ireland, with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in attendance.    The facility, online since earlier this year and stretching over 150,000 square feet,…

Shannon Chamber says BIENVENUE to Shannon’s newest carrier, Vueling

Shannon Chamber says BIENVENUE to Shannon’s newest carrier, Vueling

Minister of State for Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD pictured at the launch of the Paris Orly route with (from left): Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Airport Group; Kenneth Deary, CEO, Galway Chamber; Helen Downes, CEO and Eoin Gavin, president, Shannon Chamber. Pic Arthur Ellis.   Shannon Chamber has welcomed the arrival of Vueling to Shannon saying…

Shannon Airport says “Bon Voyage” as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies 

Shannon Airport says “Bon Voyage” as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies 

Monday 12 September 2022:  There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today.      There was an air of excitement at the departures gate for passengers bound…

Talent retention and upskilling the focus of upcoming Shannon Chamber event in Modular Automation Shannon

Talent retention and upskilling the focus of upcoming Shannon Chamber event in Modular Automation Shannon

Launching the upcoming Mid-West skills event to be held in Modular Automation Shannon (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Vivian Farrell, CEO and Tara Deer, HR team lead, Modular Automation; and Joe Leddin, manager, Mid-West Regional Skills. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber is joining forces with the Mid-West Regional Skills Forum and Modular…

Shannon Chamber Golf Classic winners head to All-Island Chambers Golf Competition in the K Club

Shannon Chamber Golf Classic winners head to All-Island Chambers Golf Competition in the K Club

Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin and CEO Helen Downes present the captain of the Career Decisions’ team with first place prizes in the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic. Photo by Eamon Ward.   From a field of almost two-hundred golfers that graced the fairways of Shannon Golf Club for the annual Shannon Chamber Golf Classic, the…

Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

Eurochambers call for immediate measures to help businesses absorb spiralling energy prices

Leaders of Eurochambres, the European Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry meeting in Prague today called for immediate measures to help businesses deal with spiralling electricity and gas prices. Specific suggestions from the chambers include targeted financial compensation for businesses, balanced energy saving policies and well-targeted, temporary market interventions. With an emergency meeting of…

New Irish Air Corps Exhibition Hall a terrific addition to Shannon Aviation Museum

Shannon Chamber extends its congratulations to Jane Magill and the team at the Shannon Aviation Museum on the recent opening of the Irish Air Corp Exhibition Hall at this incredibly impressive facility in Shannon. Thanks must also go to national and local government and their respective agencies and to private enterprise in Shannon, most particularly…