Friday 27th June 2025: Shannon Airport today marked a special moment linked to its aviation past, as a Pan American World Airways-branded jet, known as the Yankee Clipper II, departed its runway for the first time in more than three decades. The flight, bound for JFK International Airport in New York, marked the conclusion of “Tracing…
Organisations face specific HR challenges over the summer season. In this article, our employment law experts will examine some of the key compliance questions that arise for Employers over the summer months. How should we handle Employees that are only needed for the summer season? Many Organisations need extra staff to manage a busy summer…
Strategic MOU aims to strengthen trade between Great Lakes region and to Europe Move welcomed by Minster for Transport Darragh O’Brien, T.D. Sunday, 22 June 2025: Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s second largest port operator, and the premier port of the Great Lakes, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (CCCPA), have signed a memorandum of…
It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the tragic passing of Brendan Roche, Quality-EHS-Training Manager at Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS). As recently as April, Brendan was instrumental in assisting the Chamber in relaunching the Shannon Business Watch Scheme, following the hosting of the initial meeting at LTTS in Shannon. On behalf of…
Enjoying the atmosphere at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic 2025 in Shannon Golf Club (from left): Leo Clancy, chief executive, Ei Electronics (anchor sponsor); Mike Corry, general manager, Shannon Golf Club; Dr. Michael Guinee, chairman and former chief executive, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO and Mark Nolan, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo by Eamon Ward …
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Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, that he has received approval from Government to draft legislation amending the National Training Fund (NTF) Act. This important step will enable the release of a €1.5 billion funding package for the tertiary education sector, announced…
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…
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…
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…
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