Probationary Periods for Employees: New Legislation and Best Practice

A probationary period is a requirement in employment contracts that allows Organisations to review new Employees’ suitability throughout the early stages of their employment. It is a trial period during which both parties can assess the working relationship and allows the Employer to determine whether the Employee is a good fit for the role and…

Life-Size statue of Brendan O’Regan unveiled in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare to preserve the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest visionaries, innovators, and motivators

Life-Size statue of Brendan O’Regan unveiled in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare to preserve the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest visionaries, innovators, and motivators

  The genesis of the $90billion worldwide duty-free industry lies in the vision of Brendan O’Regan   The legacy of one of Ireland’s leading visionaries, innovators and motivators, Brendan O’Regan, was honoured in his native village, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare today (Monday, 10 July 2023) with the unveiling of a life-size statue commissioned by Sixmilebridge Historical…

New early morning and late night Expressway services added to Shannon Airport

4 July 2023. Expressway, Bus Éireann’s premium coach service, is delighted to announce the addition of four daily trips to its Route 51 service between Galway and Shannon Airport from Friday, 7 July 2023. The additional services will run daily, including public holidays, for nine weeks.    The two additional southbound services, from Galway to Shannon…

Visionary Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report points to powerhouse for Ireland’s future economic development – Taoiseach Leo Varakdar

Visionary Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce report points to powerhouse for Ireland’s future economic development – Taoiseach Leo Varakdar

Taskforce report reveals opportunity for ‘Atlantic Green Digital Corridor’, anchored from estuary but running from Donegal to Cork and becoming global green digital hub Up to 50,000 ‘green jobs’ alone to be created over next 30 years as estuary can rebalance national economy  National Floating Offshore Wind Development Agency recommend as one-stop shop to realise…

Shannon Chamber and Sixmilebridge Historical Society collaborate to honour the legacy of Brendan O’Regan

Shannon Chamber and Sixmilebridge Historical Society collaborate to honour the legacy of Brendan O’Regan

  Extraordinary people deserve their memory and achievements immortalised and that’s what prompted Shannon Chamber and Sixmilebridge Historical Society to join forces to remember Sixmilebridge native Brendan O’Regan in a special way. To honour his legacy to the region and Ireland, the Chamber and the Historical Society commissioned one of Ireland’s leading bronze sculptors, Seamus…