World Mental Health Day – October 10th

World Mental Health Day – October 10th

How Strategic Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Deliver ROI for Employers and Employees October 10th marks World Mental Health Day each year. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to activate efforts to improve mental health supports. This annual observance provides an opportunity for all stakeholders…

Uisce Éireann’s investment in wastewater in Clare remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth

Uisce Éireann’s investment in wastewater in Clare remains critical to protecting the environment and supporting growth

EPA report highlights areas where continued improvements are needed, and Uisce Éireann remains committed to addressing these through unprecedented capital investment programme.    Thursday, 9 October 2025 – Uisce Éireann is making major strides in upgrading Ireland’s wastewater infrastructure, with record investment driving environmental protection and supporting sustainable development in communities across Ireland. Kilrush and Ballyvaughan…

Cyber Security Vigilance a Company-Wide responsibility…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears
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Cyber Security Vigilance a Company-Wide responsibility…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Pictured at the cyber security seminar, organised by Shannon Chamber and hosted in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Ciaran Wrenn, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Ethan Pitts, AIG; Brian O’Dwyer and Fernando Sevillano, Willis; and Tina Talty, Ei Electronics; Photograph by Eamon Ward Cybersecurity has become a strategic…

The Shannon Airport Group Earns Three New Industry Award Nominations and Wins National Sustainability Award

The Shannon Airport Group Earns Three New Industry Award Nominations and Wins National Sustainability Award

Tuesday 7th October 2025: The Shannon Airport Group has today announced that it has received further national recognition for its commitment to sustainability, operations, and customer service. The Group won the Chambers Ireland Environment & Biodiversity Award for its Thady’s Hill conservation grazing project, which forms part of its 5-year Biodiversity Action Plan. In addition,…

Collaboration at Scale – 31 Leaders from 25 Companies Share Knowledge at Mid-West Sustainability Week 2025
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Collaboration at Scale – 31 Leaders from 25 Companies Share Knowledge at Mid-West Sustainability Week 2025

 Conference keynote speaker Gary Keegan, (3rd left) pictured at the Sustainability Week conference with (from left): Jerry Murphy, technical director, Climeaction; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Barry Gavin, chair, Mid-West Sustainability Network. Photo by Eamon Ward. ‘Sustainable impact is measured by lasting organisational change, not just immediate results’…states keynote speaker, distinguished high performance expert…

Impact of Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Deadline Fast Approaches

Impact of Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Deadline Fast Approaches

In 2025, the Employee threshold triggering the requirement to publish a gender pay gap report moves from Organisations with 150 or more Employees to those with 50 or more Employees. According to Department of Children, Disability and Equality estimates, the reduced Employee threshold will bring as many as 6,000 Organisations within the scope of the…

Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon

Uisce Éireann crews working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon

Tuesday, 30 September 2025:  Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supply to customers in Shannon town, Sixmilebridge, Cratloe, Kilkishen, Quin, Kilmurry and surrounding areas in Co Clare.    Following operational issues at Castlelake Water Treatment Plant, some customer may experience a loss of pressure and disruptions to their water supply.     Customers may also…

Ennis 2040 DAC Acquires Former Ennis National School Site

23 September 2025: The site of the former Ennis Boys National School on the Kilrush Road, Ennis has been acquired by Ennis 2040 DAC. The strategically located c1.7ha (c4.2 acres) town centre site which has laid vacant since 2013 was purchased for €3.1 million, following an independent valuation. Welcoming the announcement Gerry Cahill, Chairperson of Ennis…

Continuous Improvement Delivers Transformation at Britvic Ireland
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Continuous Improvement Delivers Transformation at Britvic Ireland

  Kieran Stack, plant manager, Britvic Ireland Newcastle West (3rd left) pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network event with (from left): Robert Hernan, senior lean advisor, Enterprise Ireland; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber and Trish Fuery, Ray Murphy and Rakshith Rakshith, Britvic Ireland Newcastle West.  A recent visit by Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network to…