World Bicycle Day celebrated in Shannon

World Bicycle Day celebrated in Shannon

Councillor Donna McGettigan, Cathaoirleach of Shannon Municipal District launching Shannon’s participation in World Bicycle Day with (from left): Kevin Conlon, Fine Grain Property; Alan Farrell, Director of Services, Clare County Council; Conor Healy, Nova Systems; Anne Griffin, Shannon Municipal District; and Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward Employees from Shannon companies took…

Shannon Businesses invited to participate in World Bicycle Day 2024 event on 5 June

Shannon Businesses invited to participate in World Bicycle Day 2024 event on 5 June

Councillor Donna McGettigan, Cathaoirleach of Shannon Municipal District launching Shannon’s participation in World Bicycle Day with (from left): Kevin Conlon, Fine Grain Property; Alan Farrell, Clare County Council; Conor Healy, Nova Systems; Anne Griffin, Clare County Council and Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward Employees of Shannon-based companies are being invited to pedal…

Industry will need to move faster to attain carbon emission reduction targets by 2030…sustainability seminar hears

Industry will need to move faster to attain carbon emission reduction targets by 2030…sustainability seminar hears

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (centre) pictured at the Mid-West Sustainability Network seminar, held in Ei Electronics Centre of Excellence, with (from left): Dominic Schone, IDA Ireland; Odile Le Bolloch, EPA; Kathleen O’Regan, Enterprise Ireland; Padraic McElwee, LEO Clare. Aoife O’Sullivan, Skillnet Ireland; Barry Gavin, chair, Mid-West Sustainability Network; Pauline McDonagh, Southern Regional Waste Planning…

Workplace survey unfolds shift towards agile talent management, enhanced employee experiences, and the strategic integration of technology

Workplace survey unfolds shift towards agile talent management, enhanced employee experiences, and the strategic integration of technology

Pictured at the HR Barometer 8.1 briefing in Shannon (from left): Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics; Michelle McDonagh, head of HR consulting and Sarah Fagan, managing director, Adare; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Tommy Cummins, head of industrial relations, Adare. Photograph by Eamon Ward The findings of the latest workplace survey, undertaken…

Shannon Chamber shortlisted for 2024 Chamber Awards

Shannon Chamber is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted in three categories in the 2024 Chamber Awards, sponsored by Zurich. Having submitted entries into the Sustainability and Biodiversity, Event of the Year and Local Authority Engagement categories, Chamber CEO Helen Downes said that she is honoured that all three entries were deemed worthy…

Shannon Chamber hosts visit by Royal Commission for Riyadh City

Shannon Chamber hosts visit by Royal Commission for Riyadh City

Eoin Gavin, President, Shannon Chamber (2nd left front) welcoming the delegation from the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to Shannon. The delegation was led by Mr. Ali Hamidaddin, Vice President, Special Zones, RCRC. Also included in the photo are the delegation party (front row), and a representative grouping from Shannon Chamber companies and Shannon International…

Tensile Testing Services Ltd. receives EUSR Accreditation, enhancing training standards for PE Pipeline Welding and Water Hygiene

Shannon, Ireland – April 22, 2024 – Tensile Testing Services Ltd., a prominent provider of polyethylene pipeline welding and destructive tensile testing solutions, proudly announces its accreditation as an Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) training centre. This accreditation underscores the company’s commitment to upholding industry-leading standards in polyethylene (PE) pipeline welding and water hygiene…

History Ireland Hedge School on the life and legacy of Brendan O’Regan another first for Shannon

History Ireland Hedge School on the life and legacy of Brendan O’Regan another first for Shannon

Tommy Graham, editor, History Ireland (centre) attending the Hedge School on the life and legacy of Brendan O’Regan at the Shannon College of Hotel Management with (from left): Brian O’Connell, co-author of Brendan O’ Regan – Irish Innovator, Visionary & Peacemaker; Professor Frank Barry, Chair-Intl. Business & Development, Trinity Business School; Adrian Sylver, Head of…

Shannon College of Hotel Management – a hidden gem and remarkable component of the fabric of Shannon…says Shannon Chamber CEO

Shannon College of Hotel Management – a hidden gem and remarkable component of the fabric of Shannon…says Shannon Chamber CEO

Adrian Sylver, Head of School, Shannon College of Hotel Management, pictured at the College with Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Photograph by Eamon Ward.   When extoling the attributes of Shannon as an optimal location, reference is often made to its proximity to third-level colleges in Limerick and elsewhere. However, as Shannon Chamber CEO, Helen…

Shannon Chamber encourages businesses to procure locally where possible

Shannon Chamber encourages businesses to procure locally where possible

Pictured at Smithstown Light Engineering following the successful installation of dedicated internet connectivity to the company’s two buildings (from left): Gurmukh Neote, CEO, BBnet; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Piotr Cwik, IT manger, Smithstown Light Engineering’s; and Carol Mahony, sales and marketing executive, BBnet. Photograph by Eamon Ward   Faraway hills may often seem greener,…