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…
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…
A workplace investigation is an independent and unbiased inquiry into a situation involving Employees. Adare’s most recent HR Barometer Series 9.1 revealed that two in five Organisations carried out investigation processes during the 2024 calendar year. The survey data highlights the need for Employers to have the capability to carry out a fair, timely, and…
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Showcasing how sustainability drives competitiveness and long-term growth Sustainability Week 2025, hosted by the Mid-West Sustainability Network under the auspices of Shannon Chamber will take place from 22 to 25 September 2025. This dynamic week-long series of in-person events and online seminars will put the spotlight on sustainable business practice. The week kicks-off on Monday,…
It was with deep sadness that we have learnt of the passing of David Brown, former Director of Shannon Chamber of Commerce. David joined the board of Shannon Chamber in December 2002 and resigned in December 2023 having given twenty-one years’ valuable service to overseeing the work of the Chamber along with his fellow directors….
MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú pictured with Shannon Chamber president Mark Nolan and CEO Helen Downes. Photograph by Eamon Ward MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has reaffirmed her commitment to championing the priorities of the Shannon region at a European level, following a recent meeting with Shannon Chamber. Issues discussed during the meeting included Shannon Airport’s eligibility…
Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber presents the Chamber’s Pre-Budget 2026 submission to Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance and Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Friday, 5 September 2025: Shannon Chamber presented its Pre-Budget 2026 Submission to Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers during a Chambers…
Welcome to Adare’s September 2025 edition of their monthly HR and Employment Law Newsletter. Please click the following link which will take you through to the newsletter: https://www.adarehrm.ie/newsletter/
Ireland’s labour market is shifting fast. Employment among 15–64-year-olds has surged to 74.7%, while unemployment increased to 4.9% in July according to the CSO’s latest data with the latter likely driven by economic pressures in certain sectors. On the other hand, the skills shortages persist across technology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. For Irish employers,…
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