Common Summer HR Questions and How to Handle Them

Common Summer HR Questions and How to Handle Them

Organisations face specific HR challenges over the summer season. In this article, our employment law experts will examine some of the key compliance questions that arise for Employers over the summer months. How should we handle Employees that are only needed for the summer season? Many Organisations need extra staff to manage a busy summer…

In Remembrance of Brendan Roche, Chair of Shannon Business Watch
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In Remembrance of Brendan Roche, Chair of Shannon Business Watch

It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the tragic passing of Brendan Roche, Quality-EHS-Training Manager at Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS). As recently as April, Brendan was instrumental in assisting the Chamber in relaunching the Shannon Business Watch Scheme, following the hosting of the initial meeting at LTTS in Shannon. On behalf of…

Shannon Chamber Golf Classic a Resounding Success at Shannon Golf Club
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Shannon Chamber Golf Classic a Resounding Success at Shannon Golf Club

Enjoying the atmosphere at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic 2025 in Shannon Golf Club (from left): Leo Clancy, chief executive, Ei Electronics (anchor sponsor); Mike Corry,  general manager, Shannon Golf Club; Dr. Michael Guinee, chairman and former chief executive, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO and Mark Nolan, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo by Eamon Ward  …

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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Approval to Unlock €1.5 Billion in National Training Fund

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, that he has received approval from Government  to draft legislation amending the National Training Fund (NTF) Act. This important step will enable the release of a €1.5 billion funding package for the tertiary education sector, announced…

UL bestows Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee

UL bestows Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee

The University of Limerick today (09/06/25)  honoured Michael Guinee, former CEO of Ei Electronics with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in the Mid-West region. Under his leadership of over 35 years Ei Electronics has become one of Ireland’s largest and most…

Shannon Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Addition of a 4th Based Aircraft for Winter ’25, US $400m investment, 20% growth & 3 new routes

Shannon Airport Welcomes Ryanair’s Addition of a 4th Based Aircraft for Winter ’25, US $400m investment, 20% growth & 3 new routes

Pictured at Shannon Airport today were L-R Ray Kelliher, Director of Route Development and Commercial Finance Ryanair, Santa Claus, Mary Considine, CEO The Shannon Airport Group, Jason McGuinness, Chief Commercial Officer Ryanair, Mariana Almagaro, Ryanair Crew, Maciek Gladys, Ryanair Crew, Ray O’Driscoll, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer The Shannon Airport Group, Lara Pereira, Ryanair…

To spray or not to spray in County Clare- think carefully and always consider the possibility to use pesticide alternatives

To spray or not to spray in County Clare- think carefully and always consider the possibility to use pesticide alternatives

The number of pesticide exceedances in public drinking water supplies in Ireland has decreased significantly since 2017, by more than 50%. Despite these improvements, there was a small increase in the number of exceedances detected last year by Uisce Éireann’s public water supply monitoring programme, with 66 exceedances detected in 2024 from over 34,000 analyses,…

Beyond Benefits: Embedding Employee Well-being as a Core Driver of Sustainable Performance in Irish Organisations

Beyond Benefits: Embedding Employee Well-being as a Core Driver of Sustainable Performance in Irish Organisations

Setting the Strategic Context For Irish businesses navigating today’s complex landscape, long-term growth and sustainable performance aren’t achieved by chance. They are the result of strategic choices. Increasingly, the evidence confirms that one of the most critical investments leaders can make is in the holistic well-being of their people. This isn’t about peripheral perks; it’s…

New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber
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New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber

  Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…