Tuesday 12th August 2025: The Shannon Airport Group has today confirmed that Mary Considine will be departing her role as CEO after six transformative and successful years, during which she led significant growth and innovation. She will be taking up th post of CEO of Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail). Ray O’Driscoll (currently Deputy CEO) will assume…
Two marathons a day. 50 days. A mission to support young minds. While most people mark their 50th birthday with a celebration, Australian father and aviation entrepreneur Jason Williamson is doing something far more extreme – running 4,000km across one of the world’s toughest landscapes to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. The…
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…
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