Shannon Chamber Statement re acquisition of Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd. by Atlantic Aviation Group

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement today (Tuesday, 12 October 2021) that Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has acquired Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd., from its German parent, Lufthansa Technik (AG). Chamber president Stephen Keogh stated: “Lufthansa Technik Shannon Ltd., has provided valuable employment in Shannon in a critical area in aviation – maintenance, repair and overhaul…

The recent passing of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act, 2021, will make gender pay gap (GPG) reporting mandatory for all public and private sector organisations, initially for those employing 250 or more employees, extending to organisations with 50 to 250 employees over the coming years. The purpose of GDP is to promote diversity and…

Attendees at Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network’s fifth virtual workshop for 2021 heard how Cook Ireland’s Continuous Improvements (CI) journey has gained momentum since the company first considered introducing CI in 2016. The webinar was sponsored by Crystal Lean Solutions, whose managing director Maria Ryan described Cook Ireland’s approach to the entire CI journey as…

With climate change and sustainability now high-agenda topics for individuals and companies, Shannon Chamber engaged world-renowned expert on the Circular Economy, Catherine Weetman, to address members on the topic at a recent webinar. An international speaker, workshop facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps businesses, social enterprises and community groups to use circular economy approaches to…

In welcoming the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, that Pádraig Ó Céidigh is the new Chairperson designate of the Board of Shannon Group Plc, the CEOs of Shannon and Ennis Chambers, Helen Downes and Margaret O’Brien, said that his appointment is welcome and that he brings the ideal credentials to this…

The collective Chambers of Commerce of Shannon, Ennis, Galway and Limerick and the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) welcome the news that the transatlantic connections from Shannon Airport to New York/Newark and Philadelphia offered by United and American Airlines are scheduled to resume from March and May 2022 respectively on a seasonal basis. “The return of…

Miriam Magner Flynn, CEO, Career Decisions (left) is pictured with Tim Crowe and Davy Fitzgerald, representatives from the winning team in the Shannon Chamber Classic 2021, who received their crystal trophies from Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward   Despite having to, once again, postpone its annual Golf Classic until the autumn…

The Mid-West Chambers – Ennis, Galway and Shannon – and the Irish Hotels Federation have welcomed the announcement that the Aer Lingus livery will return to the runways at Shannon Airport on Monday, 13 September with the resumption of its London Heathrow daily service to the airport. Describing this key route as an essential connectivity…

With the onset of autumn and the re-opening of gyms and pools in line with the Government’s recent announcement Shannon Leisure Centre is kindly offering a 15% reduction on Corporate membership to Shannon Chamber members. To avail of this fantastic offer simply call into Shannon Leisure Centre and mention that your company is a member…

The call for applications for the latest cycle of ACORNS, a highly-successful development initiative to support early-stage entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland, launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, is looking for 50 new female entrepreneurs to join the programme. The free initiative will run over six months from October 2021…