With Ireland now ranked as number 5 in the world for tourism marketing and branding, as announced by the World Economic Forum is its 2015 global ‘Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index’, Shannon Chamber has invited two industry leaders to outline why Ireland works for tourism and to share their views on the future for the…
Prince Charles departed Shannon Airport this morning following his and the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles’ visit to the West of Ireland expressing his delight with the two days. Boarding the jet for Belfast at Shannon, Prince Charles uttered three words that summed up his experience: “special, very special,” he stated. On hand to…
Shannon Airport’s resurgence got another boost today with the announcement by Aer Lingus that it is to increase capacity on Heathrow by 20%. The airline will restore the Airbus 320 to the service, replacing the A319, which will add 25,000 seats for the winter season alone. Welcoming the announcement, Shannon Group plc CEO Neil Pakey…
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles touched down shortly before midday today at Shannon Airport for their visit to Ireland. The Prince and Duchess were welcomed on arrival by Shannon Group Chairman Rose Hynes, CEO Neil Pakey, Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Clare T.D. Pat Breen…
Old Crescent R.F.C, in association with the Irish Tag Rugby Association (I.T.R.A.) has successfully held a Tag Rugby League over the summer months for ten years, culminating in the Annual Pig ‘n’ Porter Tag Festival. This year Pig ‘n’ Porter enters its 14th year; it is Limerick’s premier Summer Festival and the largest Tag Rugby…
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in Shannon for two day visit to the West of Ireland Minister Noonan says the visit will be used to explore opportunities for inward investment from China, not least in financial services Sunday, 17 May 2015: Shannon and the wider West of Ireland’s links with the China deepened today as…
20% Online Discount Ticket Offer for Sports & Social Clubs Ireland will kick start the first of four Barbarian International matches in 2015 to celebrate the Baa-Baas 125th Anniversary year at Thomond Park on Thursday 28th May – 19.45 K.OThe Barbarians are offering Sports & Social ubs a 20% online discount on all tickets* for…
On Thursday, 7 May 2015, two of Limerick’s top law firms are merged to create one of the largest firms in Limerick employing over 30 people. Connolly Sellors Geraghty and Keating & Keogh have announced a merger to create one large firm– Keating Connolly Sellors – to service a Limerick, Munster and international client base. Historically,…
Minister English welcomes Ireland’s improved position, now 8th in Innovation Union Scoreboard, up one from 2014 Announces over €97 Million of funding won by researchers and companies in Horizon 2020 EU Programme for Research and Innovation Encourages even more industry participation in Horizon 2020 Ireland moves up one place to 8th position in the 2015…
The Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit is the largest sport tourism event in Europe. CEOs, directors and key decision makers from the world of sport and tourism will provide insights into what works for sport, sports bodies, events and destinations in creating a sustainable approach to the fastest growing global tourism sector. The Shannon…
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