Clarion Hotel Limerick announces impressive €1 million interior refresh

Clarion Hotel Limerick announces impressive €1 million interior refresh

The Clarion Hotel Limerick has just announced the launch of its highly anticipated interior refurbishment. Recently completed, with a substantial investment of €1 million, the refurb will cement the Clarion’s position as one of the premier travel destinations in the city.   Always a preferred choice for both business and leisure travellers for many years,…

Ros Wynne wins Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills in Brazil

Ros Wynne wins Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills in Brazil

Ros Wynne representing Ireland was awarded the Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at the WorldSkills 2015 closing ceremony in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday  August 16th 2015. The 43rd WorldSkills Competition took place at Anhembi Parque, São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 16 August 2015.The WorldSkills Competition occurs every two years and is the biggest…

Increased science and foreign language uptake welcomed by school principals

Increased science and foreign language uptake welcomed by school principals

National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) welcomes the increase in students taking STEM subjects and modern European languages Increase in higher level Irish students ‘adds impetus’ to spoken language Promotion of science subjects in education to reflect future job opportunities reaps benefits As thousands receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning, the National…

Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation Ireland – Shannon, announced the complete renovation of its FBO. The update to the FBO, includes a renovated VIP departures lounge as well as all new crew and operations offices. “Our focus is always firmly on our customer, and leaving them with a memorable experience on the ground,” said Derek Collins, General Manager,…

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight, Shannon Airport will be delivering an amazing air display on Saturday July 18th from 11am to 5.30pm. The day is set to be full of family fun with a wide array of free activities on the ground and approximately 40,000 people are estimated to…

World’s Largest Aircraft Leasing Company AerCap announce new positions across various disciplines as first Airbus A350 touches down in Ireland

World’s Largest Aircraft Leasing Company AerCap announce new positions across various disciplines as first Airbus A350 touches down in Ireland

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation yesterday announced that AerCap, a global leader in aviation leasing with operations in Dublin and Shannon, has created over 100 new highly skilled jobs in Ireland.   These are high end roles created across various disciplines including Sales and Marketing, Aircraft Technical, Legal, Contracts Management, Finance and Treasury. The…

Shannon Group model the right one says Chairman of American Association of Airport Executives

Shannon Group model the right one says Chairman of American Association of Airport Executives

  A leading international aviation figure has said that the diversity of the Shannon Group model is what other airports globally will need to look at if they are to drive forward in the years ahead.   Speaking at the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) conference in…

Launch of Continuing & Professional Education

Launch of Continuing & Professional Education

Friday, June 19th 2015, from 8am -10.30am The Pavilion, University of Limerick 8.00: Networking Breakfast. 8:30: Welcome and introduction to CPE, Prof. Sarah Moore, Associate Vice President Academic, UL and Chair, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. 8.45: CPE launch, Jan O’Sullivan, Minister for Education and Skills. 9:00: CPE activities and introduction…

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Shannon Airport and Aer Lingus today launched a newly branded ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ Aer Lingus Boeing 767 aircraft. The plane, which will be branded for 12 weeks, will fly the Boston’s Logan International Airport / Shannon Airport route.   The aircraft itself, which has a capacity of 213 per flight,…