IBTS working to prevent cancellation of hospital elective surgery Stocks remain at a critically low level

IBTS working to prevent cancellation of hospital elective surgery Stocks remain at a critically low level

Blood  stocks remain at a critical low level. Supplies of O-positive blood have plummeted to just over the past week—the lowest level recorded this year—while other key groups sit at a precarious three-day supply. A stock management letter has been issued to all hospitals advising them of the situation. This enables the IBTS to manage…

Uisce Éireann to Host Community Information Sessions on the Water Supply Project

Uisce Éireann to Host Community Information Sessions on the Water Supply Project

Shannon Chamber is pleased to share details of upcoming community engagement opportunities being hosted by Uisce Éireann as part of the Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region. This once-in-a-generation infrastructure project aims to deliver a secure, sustainable, and resilient drinking water supply to support the continued growth of the Greater Dublin Area…

Shannon Airport Forecasts 132,000 Easter Passengers  as Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule Takes Off, Adding 5 New Routes & 2 Million Seats

Shannon Airport Forecasts 132,000 Easter Passengers as Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule Takes Off, Adding 5 New Routes & 2 Million Seats

Tuesday 31st March 2026: Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a 7% increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025. Interim CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll, said the figures reflect the “consistent growth we’ve experienced since the beginning…

Additional Aer Lingus Frequency on Paris Route welcomed by The Shannon Airport Group
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Additional Aer Lingus Frequency on Paris Route welcomed by The Shannon Airport Group

Wednesday 18th February 2026: The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus will increase its service from Shannon Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle with the addition of an extra weekly flight from May 5th. The new Tuesday service will depart Shannon at 7.10am, aligning with the existing Aer Lingus flights to…

Ministers for Transport announce over €1.5 billion for national, regional and local roads

Ministers for Transport announce over €1.5 billion for national, regional and local roads

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer today announced that the Department of Transport will provide over €1.5 billion in exchequer funding for national, regional and local roads in 2026….

The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026: World’s Only Queer Matchmaking Phenomenon Hits Ennis with Historic EuroPride 2028 Victory bid in Hand

The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026: World’s Only Queer Matchmaking Phenomenon Hits Ennis with Historic EuroPride 2028 Victory bid in Hand

After more than a decade of breaking barriers and a few hearts too, The Outing Queer Arts Collective & Winter Pride Festival is set to transform the town of Ennis this Valentine’s weekend (13th – 15th February 2026). Moving to its new “Bigger, Brighter, Bolder” home at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, from its start…

HR Strategy in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Focus on Now

HR Strategy in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Focus on Now

As Organisations look toward 2026, HR is operating at the centre of business performance. Economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, evolving workforce demographics, and rising Employee expectations are converging to reshape how work gets done and how Organisations compete. Insights from Adare’s most recent HR Barometer Series 9.2 highlight a clear message: the people agenda is…

Shannon AC 5 Mile Run – Saturday 1st March | 10am

Shannon AC 5 Mile Run – Saturday 1st March | 10am

Shannon Athletic Club is delighted to welcome runners, clubs and corporate teams of all abilities to our Shannon AC 5 Mile Run, taking place on Saturday 1st March at 10am along the beautiful Shannon Loop. This scenic route offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy one of Shannon’s most popular walking and running areas while taking…