The business community in Shannon have reacted positively to the earlier daily departure times being introduced by Aer Lingus on its Shannon to Heathrow route. Managing director and president of Zagg International, Chris Ahern, a global leader in accessories and technologies that empower mobile lifestyles, operating from Shannon Free Zone, reacting to the announcement said:…
More business-friendly timing welcomed Aer Lingus has today (Tuesday 10th January 2017) announced that their daily morning service from Shannon to Heathrow will now depart at the earlier time of 7.30am. The enhanced timing will come into effect from 26th March 2017 and will offer enhanced business connectivity from the region. “We’re delighted to announce…
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announces a new round of the tariff suspension/quota schemes and is calling for applications from manufacturers in the chemicals, microelectronic and related sectors. The tariff suspension scheme offers the possibility for such companies to import raw materials, components or intermediate products from outside the European Union free from…
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD is delighted and relieved to confirm that permission has been granted by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) for Santa Claus to enter Irish air space this Christmas Eve. There had been worries that Storm Barbara may have interfered with the big man’s travel plans, but the…
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today [ December 2016] published the first progress reports of the eight Regional Action Plans for Jobs. The progress reports were prepared by the Regional Implementation Committees established to oversee and monitor implementation of the measures contained in the Plans. The reports…
CSR can help attract and retain talent Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D. announced the launch of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on-line Tool for SMEs. This Tool is an initiative of the CSR Stakeholder Forum in conjunction with the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, which was set up to drive…
What are your childhood memories of Christmas? Shopping expeditions with your parents, glistening street lights, carol singers and the hustle and bustle of busy streets? Christmas viewed from young eyes was magical and, it still is! While time is the essence in our busy world’s today and online shopping may seem the easy option for…
Shannon Airport’s Christmas is set to get even better with passenger numbers over the festive season to increase by 5% on last year. Over 70,000 passengers are expected to use the airport from this weekend through to the New Year, up from 66,500 last year. This is the fourth successive since Shannon received its independence that it…
Clarion Hotel Limerick became Clayton Hotel Limerick with a flurry of celebration and activity in the hotel, staff pictured below took five minutes out to pose in their new look uniforms together with Pat Reddan General Manager showing off too the new name on this iconic building! The management and staff were joined with a…
Shannon Chamber is delighted to note that member company, Emerald VIP Services (Holdings) Ltd, the Irish based concierge, executive transportation, travel and aviation services provider, has added Keith Wood to its leadership Board as a co-owner/ investor. A former competitor in our annual golf Classic, Keith has worked with a number of large global brands…
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