The Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCCTO) is pleased to announce that Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has been elected to the chamber’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Chief Executive of Shannon Chamber since 2008, Helen Downes has been instrumental in transforming the Chamber into a dynamic force for regional economic development and business advocacy….
Appeal comes as almost a third of Irish people admit to being completely disengaged with water conservation Easy water-saving tips to help households cut usage and protect supplies as record investment is made in water infrastructure to increase resilience and capacity Friday, 19 June 2026: Uisce Éireann has launched its water conservation campaign asking people…
While gender pay gap reporting has been in force for a number of years now, any Organisations that have increased their headcount to 50 or more Employees by June 2026 will be required to prepare and publish a gender pay gap report for the first time this year. Employers that have recently expanded their workforce…
The vibrant heart of west Clare will burst into colour and celebration once again as the Summer Festival at Vandeleur Walled Garden returns for its third and most exciting year yet, running from Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28, 2026. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the historic Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre,…
Leading MEP engineering consultancy strengthens its Irish presence with permanent base in Shannon EDC – Engineering Design Consultants (EDC), a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in MEP Design, Energy & Sustainability Engineering and BIM & Digital Design, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Midwest office in Shannon, marking a significant milestone in the…
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, today announced a new limited scheme, designed to accelerate the transition from older, high-emitting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to cleaner electric vehicles (EVs). The ICE2EV Scheme will launch on 1 July and be administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). It is a targeted measure to reduce…
With the 7th of June 2026 deadline for transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive fast approaching, many Organisations are seeking clarity on what the changes will mean in practice and when Ireland’s implementing legislation will be published. At the time of writing, there has been no formal confirmation from the Irish Government regarding the timing…
The UCC Sustainability Academy are delighted to share a new short course for business professionals that are seeking to expand their sustainability knowledge and skills. The course is titled Sustainability Reporting for SMEs, it will be kicking off in September 2026 and is delivered fully online. This practical programme provides a step-by-step approach to building…
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State at the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, have confirmed that the Road Transporters Support Scheme will open tomorrow (Wednesday 20 May) for applications. The RTSS was announced by Government last month and supports the road…
The Burren & Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service is returning for the 2026 season with an expanded offering, connecting towns, villages and key visitor attractions across North and West Clare. Relaunching on Thursday, May 21, 2026, this season marks the second year of the pilot scheme. A joint initiative of Clare County Council and the…
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