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…

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….

Shannon Chamber encourages SMEs to adopt new Chambers Ireland’s SME WellBusiness Charter to support healthier workplaces

Shannon Chamber encourages SMEs to adopt new Chambers Ireland’s SME WellBusiness Charter to support healthier workplaces

Shannon Chamber is urging businesses in Shannon and the wider Mid-West region to take part in a new national initiative aimed at helping SMEs build healthier, more productive workplaces. The SME WellBusiness Charter, developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is now open to all members of affiliated Chambers — including businesses here…

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…

Motor mechanics from throughout Ireland partake in electric vehicle (EV) systems repair programme delivered by TUS and Shannon Chamber Skillnet
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Motor mechanics from throughout Ireland partake in electric vehicle (EV) systems repair programme delivered by TUS and Shannon Chamber Skillnet

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (3rd from right) pictured in TUS, Coonagh, Co. Limerick with (from left): Darragh Donnelly, lecturer TUS; Patrick Conway, lecturer, South-East Technological University; Robert Johnson, course participant from Co. Louth; Declan Cormican, Henley Forklifts, Limerick; Luke Crowley, Hibra, Cork; Seamus Lynch, ESB Limerick; David Wilson, Dublin-based mobile mechanic from Co. Meath;…

Shannon Airport Expects over 125,000 Festive Passengers – Up 10% on 2024
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Shannon Airport Expects over 125,000 Festive Passengers – Up 10% on 2024

The decorations are up, the lights are on and the singers are warming up to welcome over 125,000 passengers through Shannon Airport over Christmas – marking an increase of 10% on the same period last year. The busiest travel days are expected to be Friday 19th December and Friday 2nd January, with over 8,000 passengers…