TORONTO – The Canada Ireland Foundation (CIF) is pleased to announce that Helen Downes has been elected to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Helen serves as Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland. She has been instrumental in transforming the Chamber into a dynamic force for regional and economic development…
Whilst many details have yet to be announced on the full impact of US tariffs, Chambers Ireland has prepared an objective snapshot of what has been announced by both the EU and the US following the recent EU/US trade talks. Shannon Chamber will continue to update members are further details are forthcoming. Updates will be…
Tuesday 29th July 2025: The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to announce an exciting new addition to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule. Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is set to introduce a direct, twice-weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, starting on April 4th, 2026. The route will operate on Saturdays running from…
Monday 28th July 2025: Shannon Airport is preparing for a bustling August Bank Holiday, with almost 60,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport over the period, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This continued growth reflects Shannon Airport’s strong performance in 2025, with over 1.04 million passengers recorded in the…
Sunday, 27 July 2025: Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a significant burst in Lisdoonvarna and water has returned to customers. Areas affected by the unplanned outage include Lisdoonvarna, Fanore, Ballyvaughan, Doolin and surrounding areas.. Uisce Éireann’s Peter Kelly thanked affected customers for their cooperation while repairs were carried out. “Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can…
In today’s competitive labour market, attracting and retaining the right people is crucial for organisations striving for long-term success. Adare’s HR Barometer Series 9.1 found that talent retention was the most common HR priority for 2025 with 43% of organisations prioritising retaining employees. Competing businesses are therefore looking for ways to stand out in a…
Date for your Diary: Saturday, 6 September 2025 The Clare Association Dublin’s annual awards recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields while promoting the values and spirit of County Clare. This year’s recipients, Clare Person of the Year, Mary Considine, CEO of the Shannon Airport Group and Hall of Fame recipient,…
Tuesday, 22 July 2025: Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair two bursts along a water main in Miltown Malbay and Coore and restore water to customers affected in the surrounding areas, such as Spanish Point, Mullagh, Creegh, and Cooraclare. Uisce Éireann’s Water Operations Manager, Darragh Conneely has assured customers that every effort is being made…
While 54 teams and 216 golfers took to the fairways for Shannon Chamber’s Golf Classic held on 19 June, top honours could only go to one team and that was, Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon. The winning team at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic, Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, comprising Gavin O’Donnell, Daryn Callinan, Colin Sammon and…
The Clare Association Dublin is delighted to announce the recipients of its two highest honours for 2025. This year’s awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, 6th September 2025, at the Falls Hotel, Ennistymon. Clare Person of the Year 2025 – Mary Considine Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group and a native of Lissycasey, has…
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