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

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 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…

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…

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…

Scheme to support strategic long-term investment in a post Brexit environment. SMEs and farmers can apply for loan eligibility from 17th April. At least 40% available to the agri-food sector. Loans of up to €3 million available. Maximum rate of 4.5% for loans of up to €250,000; 3.5% for larger loans. Scheme administered for Ministers…

  Performance psychologist Caroline Currid (2nd left) is pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left); Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber, Patrick Jordan, executive chairman, Atlantic Aviation Group; Mary Considine, president, Shannon Chamber; and Shane O’Neill, CEO, Atlantic Aviation Group. Photo: Eamon Ward.   Often described as the unseen hand of multiple sporting victories, performance…

  Have your say – complete the survey! Shannon Chamber urgently wishes to get the views of its member companies and their workforces, as well as other relevant stakeholders, on Clare’s tourism industry and its future. The Chamber recently attended a workshop in Shannon, organised by Clare County Council as part of a county-wide consultative…