World-renowned technology futurist Sophie Hackford to give insights into the technologies that are shaping the future of organisations and their people when she addresses Shannon Chamber conference

World-renowned technology futurist Sophie Hackford to give insights into the technologies that are shaping the future of organisations and their people when she addresses Shannon Chamber conference

Technology Futurist Sophie Hackford likes to ask big questions about technology. How is it shaping our future? How should it be deployed, managed and governed?   Her talks are very much focused on how to harness new possibilities and that’s what lies in store for business executives in the Mid-West region when she flies into…

United Airlines Seasonal Nonstop Service Between Shannon and New York Returns for 2019

United Airlines Seasonal Nonstop Service Between Shannon and New York Returns for 2019

With over 60 non-stop connections to destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America SHANNON, April 10, 2019 – United Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Shannon and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, for the summer season. The service will operate daily until October 26, 2019 (westbound). “We are delighted…

Shannon Chamber enlists global technology futurist to expand on Future of Work

Shannon Chamber enlists global technology futurist to expand on Future of Work

With technology already impacting how we work at so many levels, what does the future of work hold for us as individuals, for the environments in which we operate and work within and for how we make decisions?   That’s the question Shannon Chamber will pose to global technology futurist Sophie Hackford when she visits…

‘Ending Plastic Waste’ Public Meeting with Sean Kelly MEP

‘Ending Plastic Waste’ Public Meeting with Sean Kelly MEP

Sean Kelly MEP will host a public meeting on ‘Ending Plastic Waste’ on Thursday 11th April 2019 at the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. Registration and refreshments will be served from 6.30pm . The event will run from 7pm – 9pm. This timely event will emphasise the importance of the problem of excessive waste and pollution from…

Midwest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 to Address Social Issues Affecting Both Women and Men

Midwest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 to Address Social Issues Affecting Both Women and Men

Pictured at the launch of the MidWest Empowerment and Equality Conference 2019 which is taking place at the University Concert Hall on Wednesday May 1st are Sr Helen Culhane, founder of Children’s Grief Centre, style queen Celia Holman Lee, Dr Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist in Bon Secours Hospital, Anne Cronin, Head of NOVAS Homeless Services…

United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) Director General to make historic visit to Shannon

In 1980, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability, brought a delegation of Chinese officials to the Shannon Free Zone on a three-week training course. Now, almost forty years later, the current UNIDO Director General, Mr….

Shannon welcomes new twice-weekly Ryanair flights to Ibiza and East Midlands

Shannon welcomes new twice-weekly Ryanair flights to Ibiza and East Midlands

New services grow capacity by 43,000 seats Tuesday 2nd April 2019: Shannon Airport passenger’s options have widened again this week with the launch of two new twice-weekly flights, bolstering both sun options and services into its biggest market, the UK. In what is a major boost for sun-worshipers, Shannon passengers can from this week enjoy…

Chambers Ireland calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks

Chambers Ireland calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks

Chambers Ireland today (29 March 2019) calls for a delay to Brexit and a long extension of talks, following this afternoon’s defeat of the Withdrawal Agreement in the House of Commons. Speaking this afternoon Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said; “Despite the efforts made over the past week by all parties to forge an…

Shortlist revealed for Chamber Awards: Shannon Chamber Shortlisted in Two Categories

Shortlist revealed for Chamber Awards: Shannon Chamber Shortlisted in Two Categories

Shannon Chamber is delighted to announce that is has been shortlisted in two categories in Chambers Ireland’s inaugural 2019 Chambers Awards. The shortlist was published today (27 March 2019) ahead of the official awards ceremony on 10th April.   Returning for the first time in 10 years, the awards seek to recognise the outstanding work of…

Minister Pat Breen launches new SME and Entrepreneurship Consultation Group

Minister Pat Breen launches new SME and Entrepreneurship Consultation Group

Establishment of Group in line with recommendation of major OECD Review of Irish SMEs   Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD, today chairs the first meeting of a new SME and Entrepreneurship (SMEE) Consultation Group. The meeting, held in the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin involves…