Christmas lights trail to spread festive cheer at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Shannon Group launches charity appeal

Monday 30th November 2020: Shannon Heritage, a Shannon Group company, is holding a special festive Christmas lights trail through Bunratty Castle and Folk Park running from the 4th to 23rd December, which is guaranteed to spread festive cheer. This year, mindful of social distancing, visitors will get a unique opportunity to enjoy an enchanted walk…

Key HR considerations for 2021: Recruitment & Retention, Health & Safety and Reward & Recognition

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Over the next few weeks Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management will be…

Chambers Ireland Announces Winners of 2020 Excellence in Local Government Awards- Mayo County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2020

Chambers Ireland Announces Winners of 2020 Excellence in Local Government Awards- Mayo County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2020

Mayo County Council was named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards which took place today (26 November 2020). The 17th annual Awards ceremony was held online and is organised in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It showcases and celebrates the best of…

Considerations for employers when managing sick leave and pay

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management discusses sick leave pay policies and what…

Ministers Harris and Collins urge businesses to prepare for Brexit and increased customs regulations from January

Ministers Harris and Collins urge businesses to prepare for Brexit and increased customs regulations from January

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD are today (Monday) encouraging businesses to prepare for the increased customs regulations that will come into effect on January 1st 2021. The two Ministers said Skillnet Ireland’s Clear Customs programme…

Irish Water and Clare County Council replacing old water mains in Kilmurry-Castlecrine area

Irish Water and Clare County Council are due to begin work this week to replace old water mains in the Kilmurry-Castlecrine area. This will result in a more secure water supply for local homes and businesses, reduce leakage and improve water quality. Approximately 2km of old water mains will be replaced and new service connections…

Preventing inappropriate behaviour in the workplace

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management has advice this week for employers to…

RocDoc to open first regional Covid testing centre at Shannon Airport

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement that a drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre is to open at Shannon Airport this week. Describing it as a step in the right direction which demonstrates that Shannon is a very proactive Airport and is doing everything within its power to welcome customers back again as soon as is practicable. “It…

Smooth transition to retirement or working beyond retirement age  – what employers should know

Smooth transition to retirement or working beyond retirement age – what employers should know

Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. In this week’s feature Derek McKay, Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management looks at the…

Shannon Group receives international recognition for its Airport COVID-19 safety programme

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2020: Measures taken by Shannon Group to protect the safety of its passengers and employees at Shannon Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic have been recognised internationally, with the airport receiving a global endorsement from the Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE. Following an independent assessment, Shannon Airport has been endorsed…