Setting the Strategic Context For Irish businesses navigating today’s complex landscape, long-term growth and sustainable performance aren’t achieved by chance. They are the result of strategic choices. Increasingly, the evidence confirms that one of the most critical investments leaders can make is in the holistic well-being of their people. This isn’t about peripheral perks; it’s…
Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…
Over 53,000 passengers to travel through Shannon during a busy May bank holiday period, up 18% on 2024 Monday 28th April 2025: Shannon Airport will experience a significant increase in passenger traffic across this May bank holiday period, with over 53,000 passengers expected to pass through the airport, a rise of 18% compared to the same time…
Gerry Cahill, global operations director for OLED and dyes with PPG; Marlo Kearney, operations director, PPG (left); and Jennifer Stratton, continuous improvement engineer, Cook Medical and Mid-West Lean Network chair, at PPG’s facility in Shannon Free Zone. Photograph by Eamon Ward Agility and adaptation have been at the heart of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG’s) operations…
A new explainer document, outlining the current situation regarding the international trade landscape, the evolving tariff environment, and the implications for Irish businesses, has been prepared by Chambers Ireland. This document highlights recent developments at the European Union level, including ongoing negotiations aimed at strengthening the EU’s trade relationships globally. It also explores potential risks…
Ireland’s open economy is highly integrated with the global trade system. With a new administration in the United States taking a new approach to longstanding trade agreements, there is a possibility that certain sectors and industries within the Irish economy may be exposed to increased US tariffs. These outside economic signals suggest there may be…
Energi IQ is an accredited Energy Auditor with the SEAI and offers a fully funded Energy Audit to the value of €2,000 to eligible SMEs. The approval process is quick and easy. The energy audit is a comprehensive evaluation of a business’s energy consumption, aimed at identifying opportunities to save energy, reduce costs, reduce carbon…
The chief executives of Shannon and Ennis Chambers of Commerce, Helen Downes and Margaret O’Brien, welcome the appointment of Gordon Daly as Clare County Council’s new chief executive. Wishing him every success in this important leadership role for County Clare, both Chamber leaders said they look forward to working closely with Mr Daly and engaging…
Tuesday 15th April 2025: With Easter only a hop away, egg-cited staff at Shannon Airport are eggs-pecting a busy Easter season as they prepare for over 123,000 passengers to hop on planes at Shannon over its busiest holiday period so far this year. CEO of The Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said: “Our teams across the…
Minister of State Timmy Dooley with Sean Lenihan, chair of Engineers Ireland, Thomond Region; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers at the offshore wind energy seminar held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick (from left): Barry O’Sullivan, Úna Brosnan, Alice Whittaker, Barry Gavin, chair of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Sustainability Network, and Sheila Downes….
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