How to Manage Redundancy Risks

How to Manage Redundancy Risks

With Ireland’s open economy being highly exposed to changes in the global trade system, recent geopolitical developments signal that there may be increased uncertainty in the medium term impacting Irish Organisations and their Employees. Should these international trade issues influence domestic affairs, many Organisations may need to consider large or smaller scale restructures. To help…

Shannon Airport Expands Park4Less Car Park with 1,000 New Spaces Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season

Shannon Airport Expands Park4Less Car Park with 1,000 New Spaces Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season

Wednesday 11th June 2025: The Shannon Airport Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its car parking facilities with the addition of 1,000 new spaces in its best value, Park4Less car park, ensuring greater choice for passengers flying from Shannon Airport during the busy summer travel season. This latest investment underscores the group’s commitment…

Honorary Doctorate a fitting tribute for an extraordinary leader – Ei’s Michael Guinee…Shannon Chamber CEO says
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Honorary Doctorate a fitting tribute for an extraordinary leader – Ei’s Michael Guinee…Shannon Chamber CEO says

Shannon Chamber was honoured to witness the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee, former CEO of Ei Electronics, by the University of Limerick. Chief executive Helen Downes, who attended the conferring ceremony, said she watched with pride as this fitting tribute was paid to one of the founding chairs of Shannon…

UL bestows Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee

UL bestows Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee

The University of Limerick today (09/06/25)  honoured Michael Guinee, former CEO of Ei Electronics with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in the Mid-West region. Under his leadership of over 35 years Ei Electronics has become one of Ireland’s largest and most…

Shannon Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Addition of a 4th Based Aircraft for Winter ’25, US $400m investment, 20% growth & 3 new routes

Shannon Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Addition of a 4th Based Aircraft for Winter ’25, US $400m investment, 20% growth & 3 new routes

Pictured at Shannon Airport today were L-R Ray Kelliher, Director of Route Development and Commercial Finance Ryanair, Santa Claus, Mary Considine, CEO The Shannon Airport Group, Jason McGuinness, Chief Commercial Officer Ryanair, Mariana Almagaro, Ryanair Crew, Maciek Gladys, Ryanair Crew, Ray O’Driscoll, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer The Shannon Airport Group, Lara Pereira, Ryanair…

Digitalisation and AI skills are no longer optional – they are essential for business success
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Digitalisation and AI skills are no longer optional – they are essential for business success

Mark Jordan, chief executive, Skillnet Ireland at the Shannon Chamber luncheon event with (from left): Trevor Rodgers, Atlantic Aviation Group; Maria Frost, Engine Lease Finance Corporation; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Alan Kelly, Shannon Chamber Skillnet; Dr. Fiona Gilchrist, Jaquar Land Rover Ireland;  and Stephen Linnane, Element Six. Photograph by Eamon Ward Opportunities presented by…

The critical role and value of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and grants emphasised at Shannon Chamber event

The critical role and value of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and grants emphasised at Shannon Chamber event

Ian Barrett, managing director, Care About You and a director of Shannon Chamber with (from left): John Bolger, director of engineering , Siemens EDA; Dr. Wassim Derguech, co-founder and chief operating officer, FMCI; Mark O’Sullivan, partner and head of R&D incentives, BDO; and Fiona Gilchrist, R&D site engineering lead, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland (Services) Ltd….

Businesses striving to make a difference should consider B Corp certification…Shannon Chamber seminar hears
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Businesses striving to make a difference should consider B Corp certification…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Pictured at the B Corp presentation in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics; Daragh Anglim, head of impact, Broadlake; Claire MacEvilly, strategic advisor, B Lab Ireland; Sinead Murphy, head of sustainability, The Shannon Airport Group; John Burke, CEO, The Armada Hotel; and Julia McCarthy, Climeaction. Photograph by…

Ireland’s premier Lean and Continuous Improvement conference attracts over 500 delegates to TUS Limerick
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Ireland’s premier Lean and Continuous Improvement conference attracts over 500 delegates to TUS Limerick

Robert Hernan, chairperson, Lean Business Ireland (LBI), on left, pictured at the Enterprise Excellence conference held in TUS Limerick with (from left): Jennifer Stratton, chairperson, Mid-West Lean Network; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers, Andrew Steele and Adam Davies, Airbus. Lean Business Ireland (LBI) hosted its annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 at the…