Aviation community unites to celebrate 35 years of Shannon Aerospace with a milestone fundraiser for Mid-West charities

Aviation community unites to celebrate 35 years of Shannon Aerospace with a milestone fundraiser for Mid-West charities

The Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr. Alan O’Callaghan and the Cathaoirleach, Municipal District Cappamore-Kilmallock, Cllr. Martin Ryan, with Ben Whelan, chair of the Shannon Aerospace 35-year anniversary committee (centre), representatives of the five charities being supported by the fundraising, and representatives from Atlantic Aviation Group and Shannon Chamber at the launch of the celebratory…

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply following a burst water main in Mullagh, Co.Clare

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply following a burst water main in Mullagh, Co.Clare

8 March 2025 – Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers following a burst in Mullagh off the old Doolough supply. As a result, homes and businesses in Cooraclare, Creegh, Cathermurphy and surrounding areas may experience low water pressure or intermittent disruptions to water supply. Expert water…

How can an Organisation unlock HR insights in 2025 with Adare’s HR Barometer

How can an Organisation unlock HR insights in 2025 with Adare’s HR Barometer

In today’s fast moving business environment, staying ahead of HR trends is crucial for making informed decisions that drive Organisational success. At Adare, we understand the importance of keeping your finger on the pulse of the HR landscape, which is why we offer our exclusive HR Barometer Reports to survey participants. This comprehensive survey provides…

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (right) pictured at Shannon Airport House for the chamber’s business immigration briefing with (from left): Emer Hodges, tax director, Kim Wong, director, and Roisin Fitzpatrick, partner, immigration services, Deloitte. Photograph by Eamon Ward Given the explosion of companies looking to hire talent from non-EEA countries, which is resulting in a…

Iarnród Éireann Outlines Ambitious Plans for Growth, Sustainability, and Enhanced Connectivity

Iarnród Éireann Outlines Ambitious Plans for Growth, Sustainability, and Enhanced Connectivity

20 February 2025 – Iarnród Éireann today outlined its ambitious plans for growth, sustainability, and enhanced connectivity in Limerick. With a 2,200 km rail network serving 146 stations and over 50 million journeys completed last year, Iarnród Éireann is committed to strengthening regional connectivity, supporting compact growth, and playing a key role in Ireland’s Climate…

Opportunities are enormous in aviation for those with passion and interest in sector…Aviation veteran Conor McCarthy advises at Shannon Chamber lunch

Opportunities are enormous in aviation for those with passion and interest in sector…Aviation veteran Conor McCarthy advises at Shannon Chamber lunch

Pictured at the Shannon Chamber luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel (from left): Eoin Gavin, president, Shannon Chamber; Gordon Ryan, COO, Eirtech Aviation Services and Emmett Moran, Sr VP Operations Europe, IAC; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Conor McCarthy, executive chairman, Emerald Airlines and Dublin Aerospace; and John Ludden, general counsel, High Ridge Aviation. Photograph by…

Two Thirds of Employees in Scope of Gender Pay Gap Reporting Legislation in 2025

Two Thirds of Employees in Scope of Gender Pay Gap Reporting Legislation in 2025

It is estimated that the expanded scope of gender pay gap reporting legislation will include over two-thirds of Employees this year. In 2025, Organisations with 50 Employees or more are required to publish a gender pay gap report. A much broader range of SME Employers will therefore be in scope for the first time this…

Shannon Chamber event demystifies corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD)

Shannon Chamber event demystifies corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD)

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber pictured at the CSRD seminar with (from left): Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics; Paul Murphy, CEO, and Naomi Barker, corporate reporting lead, Climeaction; and Barry Gavin, chair, Mid-West Sustainability Network. Photo by Eamon Ward   Companies worried about their ability to undertake corporate sustainability reporting would have benefited…

Immigration and the live register present an untapped recruitment pool for companies…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Immigration and the live register present an untapped recruitment pool for companies…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (centre) pictured at the seminar in Shannon with (from left): Maureen Williams, Department of Social Protection (DSP); Victoria Haigney, Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon; Cathy Moran, DSP/Eures; Padraig McMahon, LAIT; Austin Hallinan, Entry Point North Ireland; Brendan Boyce and Fiona Cahill, LAIT; and Kevin Frost, Pemcas.  Photograph by Eamon Ward  …