Shannon becomes first European airport to have facial recognition installed for US preclearance

Shannon becomes first European airport to have facial recognition installed for US preclearance

  New facial recognition system will speed up screening time even further   Wednesday, 26 September 2018:  Shannon Airport’s status in transatlantic aviation has been reflected again after becoming the first airport in Europe to have facial recognition technology introduced for U.S. preclearance.   This is good news for Shannon Airport transatlantic passengers as it…

World’s Largest Producer of Physical and Chemical Standards – Reagecon, Shannon– Launches New Product Range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology Markets

World’s Largest Producer of Physical and Chemical Standards – Reagecon, Shannon– Launches New Product Range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology Markets

Pat Breen, Minister for Trade, Business & Employment and Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber CEO are shown around the facility by John Barron, managing director of Reagecon Diagnostics at the launch of Reagecon’s new product range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology markets. Reagecon, based in Shannon, is the world’s largest producer of physical and chemical…

Shannon Chamber Members Savour the Changes at Dromoland Castle Golf Course

Whilst the annual golf classic has been a constant in Shannon Chamber’s annual calendar of events and is eagerly awaited each year, members savoured an addition to the social events’ schedule last week when they played a mini competition and had their golfing assessed at Dromoland Castle Golf Course.   The event, which was organised…

The Mid-West Region has the Passion, Sense of Place and Business Capability to Target New Investment through IDA Ireland

The Mid-West Region has the Passion, Sense of Place and Business Capability to Target New Investment through IDA Ireland

Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland pictured at the Shannon Chamber lunch with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO and Mary Considine, president, Shannon Chamber and: Joanne McEnteggart, managing director, Corporate and Institutional Services, First Names Group Ireland. Photo: Eamon Ward.     With the full Brexit impact unknown yet, we all have a role to play…

SkyCourt Shannon to Get State-of-the-Art Omniplex Cinema in 2019

SkyCourt Shannon to Get State-of-the-Art Omniplex Cinema in 2019

  Skycourt Shopping Centre has announced that Ireland’s largest multiplex cinema chain, Omniplex Cinemas, will open in early 2019.  The 5-Screen Cinema will be located on the first-floor level of the shopping centre in the former Food court.  Seating capacity from 44 – 153 across 5 screens will be available. This is a perfect location…

Shannon Business Community to receive Ireland’s Latest Human Resource Insights and Findings

Shannon Chamber, in association with Adare Human Resource Management, will share the findings and insights from Adare Human Resource Management’s 2018 HR Barometer with businesses in Shannon and the wider Mi-West region. The event, which takes place at Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel in Shannon on Thursday, 27 September (8am – 10am with registration at 7:45am) will…

US Company Launches New Global Distribution Centre in Shannon

American computer hardware and software developer and manufacturer, AVTECH Software, has opened a new global distribution facility in Shannon. AVTECH develops and manufactures Room Alert, an environment monitor used in data centres, server rooms, and warehouses in over 185 countries. Recognised as industry leaders in America, they have chosen Shannon as a base as they…

Shannon Airport short-listed for global Aviation Marketing Award for sixth year in a row

Wednesday, 12 September 2018: Shannon airport’s reputation as a world leader in global aviation has been once again reaffirmed as it has been shortlisted for the sixth year in a row for the airline industry’s most coveted World Routes 2018 Marketing Award.   The awards will be held on September 17th next in Guangzhou, China…

Shannon Chamber Encourages Companies to Complete Chambers Ireland Economic Survey 2019

  The annual Chambers Ireland Economic Survey 2019, in collaboration with Eurochambres, is now open and will run until 28 September. The survey takes no more than 2 minutes to complete and we encourage our members or any company in the greater Shannon are to complete it to enable Chambers Ireland prepare a comprehensive analysis…

IDA CEO Martin Shanahan to Address Shannon Chamber Lunch

IDA CEO Martin Shanahan to Address Shannon Chamber Lunch

  Having reported a strong 2018 to date and half way through its current Winning strategy, IDA CEO Martin Shanahan will visit Shannon on Friday, 21 September to address Shannon Chamber members and guests at a luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel.   Shannon Chamber’s autumn lunch, sponsored by First Names Group, is being held at…