Extra €1.2bn in Investment over 4 years of the Capital Plan

Wednesday 11 October 2017 Department lands biggest increase of Capital Plan brings Capital spend to €7.5bn over the 4 years Over €750 million for BusConnects – a transformative investment package that will finance new and expanded bus routes and greatly improve bus access through and around Dublin, with designated segregated cycle lanes included.   Over…

Major opportunity for businesses to transform their workforce through €1 million Skillnets fund

Major opportunity for businesses to transform their workforce through €1 million Skillnets fund

Call for proposals from new groups of enterprises seeking to address challenges through collaboration New pilot networks to be launched in 2018 Innovative solutions sought from ambitious businesses across all sectors Over 60 networks already operating under internationally-acclaimed collaborative learning model   03 October 2017: Skillnets, the national agency responsible for the promotion and facilitation…

Lift-off for €15m Shannon Airport Runway project

Lift-off for €15m Shannon Airport Runway project

Runway refurbishment project completed significantly ahead of schedule by Lagan Asphalt   Wednesday 4th October, 2017: Shannon Airport and Lagan Asphalt Group today announced the completion of a €15m resurfacing project on Ireland’s longest runway eight weeks ahead of schedule.   The refurbishment work on the main Shannon runway, which commenced in May of this…

Shannon’s remarkable five-in-a-row at World Routes Marketing Awards

Shannon’s remarkable five-in-a-row at World Routes Marketing Awards

Tuesday 26th September 2017: Shannon Airport’s reputation in the top ranks of global aviation was recognised again overnight as it completed a remarkable five-in-a-row at the prestigious World Routes Marketing Awards, held in Barcelona. After winning the ‘Best Marketing of Airports’ awards for airports under 4 million passengers last year for the second time in…

Opening of Gort-Tuam motorway unlocks opportunity for effective regional economic growth

Opening of Gort-Tuam motorway unlocks opportunity for effective regional economic growth

Sunday 24th September 2017: Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor. Speaking ahead of the official opening on Wednesday of the 57km stretch of motorway, Shannon Airport MD said that this…

RTE Nationwide devote entire programme to the legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan

RTE Nationwide devote entire programme to the legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan

Sunday 24th September 2017: The astounding life and legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan, who among his many accomplishments is credited with developing the world’s first duty free shop at Shannon Airport, is being recognised by RTE Nationwide this week in a half hour special devoted to him.  Presented by Mary Kennedy, the programme includes interviews…

Minister Ross welcomes new air services between Canada and Ireland

Speaking about today’s announcement by Air Canada Rouge Minister Ross said: “I very much welcome today’s announcement by Air Canada Rouge on new routes, increased frequency on a number of existing routes and also the introduction of a new Summer Season schedule between Montreal and Dublin for 2018. Minister Ross further commented: “This announcement continues to build…

Shannon Airport welcomes new Toronto service

Shannon Airport welcomes new Toronto service

Wednesday 13th September 2017: Shannon Airport has today welcomed the announcement by Air Canada of a new direct service from Shannon to Toronto operating from 2nd June to 13th October 2018. The service will operate four days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.    Outlining the potential for the service Andrew Murphy, Managing…

Delight for holiday makers as Shannon welcomes new Ryanair Barcelona-Reus service

Twice weekly flights to run from March 2018 to popular Spanish holiday region Wednesday 13 September 2017: Holiday makers across the western half of the country will be celebrating today after Ryanair announced it is introducing a new Shannon Airport service to Barcelona-Reus next summer. The twice weekly service from March 27th to October 27th…