Uisce Éireann to lodge a planning application for Water Supply Project Eastern & Midlands Region, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of State
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Uisce Éireann to lodge a planning application for Water Supply Project Eastern & Midlands Region, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of State

Bydymphnaocallaghan

Maria O’Dwyer, Infrastructure Delivery Director at Uisce Éireann The project will have capacity to support the water supply needs of up to 50% of the State’s population Friday, 12 December 2025: Uisce Eireann will submit a planning application next week for the largest-ever water project in Irish history. The Strategic Infrastructure Development planning application and…

Ambassador of Italy to Ireland meets Shannon Chamber member companies
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Ambassador of Italy to Ireland meets Shannon Chamber member companies

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Shannon Chamber was delighted to welcome H.E. Nicola Faganello, Ambassador of Italy to Ireland, to Shannon last week. The visit, hosted at Shannon Airport, brought together a diverse group of member companies from both the industry and tourism sectors. Ambassador Faganello was accompanied by Honorary Consul Maria Gabriella Caponi, who represents the Italian Embassy in…

Key Employer Considerations for End of Year Celebrations

Key Employer Considerations for End of Year Celebrations

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How to Celebrate Without Having to Investigate As the 2025 party season approaches, many Irish organisations are putting the final touches on their End-of-Year celebrations. This annual event continues to play an important role in strengthening team relationships, boosting morale, and building organisational culture. With hybrid and remote working now firmly established across Ireland, the…

Survey finds more SMEs prioritising water conservation to cut costs and boost sustainability.

Survey finds more SMEs prioritising water conservation to cut costs and boost sustainability.

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Uisce Éireann launches national campaign to help SMEs ‘tap into bigger savings’ through smarter water use. Thursday, 4 December – Uisce Éireann has today launched a new national awareness campaign to help Irish SMEs cut costs and boost sustainability through its established Water Stewardship Programme. The campaign encourages businesses across Ireland to “tap into bigger savings”…

Key Takeaways from Recent Trends in Performance Management

Key Takeaways from Recent Trends in Performance Management

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As Organisations move toward year-end reviews and look ahead to 2026, data from Adare’s most recent HR Barometer 9.2 reveals that performance management processes are undergoing a major reset. Organisations are redefining what high performance looks like in a labour market shaped by hybrid work, shifting Employee expectations, and increasing pressure on productivity. Declining Confidence…

Remembering Former Chamber President – Paddy Purcell – RIP
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Remembering Former Chamber President – Paddy Purcell – RIP

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It is with profound sadness that we have learnt of the passing of one of our founding Directors and past Presidents, Paddy Purcell, only a few  days after he sent the below message which was read out at our 30th Anniversary celebrations in Dromoland Castle Hotel last Friday (28  November)… A message from Paddy Purcell,…

Government and Business Leaders Celebrate Three Decades of Shannon Chamber Success at Special Anniversary Dinner
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Government and Business Leaders Celebrate Three Decades of Shannon Chamber Success at Special Anniversary Dinner

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Minister of State Timmy Dooley TD, at Shannon Chamber’s 30th Anniversary celebrations with Chamber president Mark Nolan and CEO Helen Downes. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber Honours Founding Director Mick Guinee’s outstanding contribution to the region The outstanding achievements of Shannon Chamber of Commerce over the past thirty years were celebrated at a special…

Sod Turned on New €14 Million Property Development at Shannon Airport Business Park
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Sod Turned on New €14 Million Property Development at Shannon Airport Business Park

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The Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on Blocks Y & Z, to deliver 100,000 sq. ft. of energy-efficient space to drive regional growth Monday 24th November 2025: The Shannon Airport Group today marked the official sod turning for a major new €14 million development in the Shannon Airport Business Park, adjacent to Shannon Airport. The…

Minister Harkin attends Skillnet Ireland Talent Landscape Roadshow Highlighting Importance of Upskilling for Irish Businesses
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Minister Harkin attends Skillnet Ireland Talent Landscape Roadshow Highlighting Importance of Upskilling for Irish Businesses

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Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin TD, and Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South, attended a Skillnet Ireland regional roadshow enterprise event at the Future Mobility Campus, Shannon, Co Clare, on Friday, November 21st, 2025. Also in attendance was Minister of State at the…