Shannon-Based Aviation Parts Specialist Achieves EcoVadis Silver Rating as Sustainability and Global Demand Drive Growth
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Shannon-Based Aviation Parts Specialist Achieves EcoVadis Silver Rating as Sustainability and Global Demand Drive Growth

Ben Murphy, general manager, Magellan Aviation Group pictured at the Shannon facility with (from left): Dermot Graham, quality assurance co-ordinator and Richard O’Grady, head of commercial. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon-based aviation parts specialist Magellan Aviation Group is strengthening its position in the global aviation supply chain through advancing its sustainability programme, which has recently…

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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Resolution to National Disruptions, citing critical need for operational certainty

Shannon Chamber has welcomed the Government’s intervention to end the recent disruptions that have significantly impacted businesses, supply chains, and regional connectivity across the country. Commenting on the development, Chamber CEO Helen Downes said that the resolution comes at a critical time as Irish businesses navigate an exceptionally complex economic landscape defined by rising operational…

Shannon Chamber Conference Calls on HR to Lead in Era of AI and Change
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Shannon Chamber Conference Calls on HR to Lead in Era of AI and Change

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes (3rd left) pictured at the HR Conference held in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Daragh McGreal, director, KPMG Strategy; Jack Clarke, head of Reward, Irish Life; Derek McKay, director. Adare Trusted People Partners; keynote speaker Professor David Collings, chair of Sustainable Business at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin;…

Is Your Board Protected? Shannon Seminar Highlights Importance of Director Liability Cover
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Is Your Board Protected? Shannon Seminar Highlights Importance of Director Liability Cover

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes pictured at the D&O insurance event with the Aon team (from left): Peter Brady, Head of Risk Capital, Aon; Edwina Ryan, Managing Director and Kieran Dillon, Director, of Aon Ireland’s Professional Services team; and Kate Fitzpatrick, Head of Aviation. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber, in collaboration with Aon, hosted…

Shannon Chamber Launches New Women in Leadership Initiatives at ‘Leading with the Heart’ International Women’s Day Event
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Shannon Chamber Launches New Women in Leadership Initiatives at ‘Leading with the Heart’ International Women’s Day Event

Students from five Co. Clare secondary schools join Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downe and Uppercut’s head of leadership development Marie Power at the International Women’s Day event in Westpark Innovation Campus. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber demonstrated its commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders and supporting professional development by launching two…

Shannon Recruitment Fair Connects over registered 850 Job Seekers with Leading Employers at Westpark Innovation Campus
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Shannon Recruitment Fair Connects over registered 850 Job Seekers with Leading Employers at Westpark Innovation Campus

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Councillor Paul Muphy, pictured at the Shannon Recruitment Fair with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber;  Maureen Williams, Department of Social Protection Clare and Brendan Boyce, Clare County Council. Photograph by Eamon Ward Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon was the scene of significant career opportunities this week, as a…

Canadian Ambassador Highlights Potential to Build on Strong Canada-Ireland Collaborative Foundations
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Canadian Ambassador Highlights Potential to Build on Strong Canada-Ireland Collaborative Foundations

H.E. Mr. Dennis King, Ambassador of Canada to Ireland is welcomed to the Shannon Chamber event in Ei Electronics by Mick Guinee, chairman and founder Ei Electronics joined by Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Paul Murphy; Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and Adeline Grenier, senior trade commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Ireland. Photograph…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Announcement on Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme
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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Announcement on Shannon Airport’s inclusion in the Regional Airports Programme

Following years of sustained advocacy with Government, Oireachtas members, Ministers, and strategic partners to ensure Shannon Airport’s rightful place in national aviation policy and funding frameworks, Shannon Chamber welcomes today’s announcement that Shannon Airport is now included in the Regional Airports Programme 2026 – 2029, marking a major milestone for balanced regional development and connectivity…

Over 50 Companies sign up to Meet Hundreds of Jobseekers at Shannon Recruitment Fair

Over 50 Companies sign up to Meet Hundreds of Jobseekers at Shannon Recruitment Fair

Shannon Chamber, in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection and the Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT), will host a Recruitment Fair in Shannon, as part of the Department’s annual Work and Skills Campaign. The Fair, which takes place in Building 7000, Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon on Tuesday, 3 March from 10:00an until 1pm…

2025 – A Year of Reflection and Projection for Shannon Chamber
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2025 – A Year of Reflection and Projection for Shannon Chamber

Thirty years after its establishment as “the voice of commercial activity in Shannon,” Shannon Chamber paused in November 2025 to reflect on three decades of achievement and to consider how it has evolved into a dynamic, influential organisation representing a thriving and diverse business community. From humble beginnings with just 70 members in its inaugural…