The expanse of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives being undertaken by companies in the Shannon region, through direct financial support or employee hours expended, is quite staggering yet much of this activity is undertaken without fanfare but greatly enables so many charitable organisations to undertake projects they could not otherwise do. Prompted by a request…
Shannon Chamber was delighted to hear that member company, JP Clarke’s Country Pub, has been recognised as the country’s best Casual Dining experience. Awarded by the expert team at the Hotel & Catering Magazine’s Gold Medal Awards, the announcement was made at a black-tie affair in Kilkenny and attended by Clarke’ general manager Barry Tierney…
Major investment in the Mid-West of Ireland Site expected to be operational by 2021 IRELAND, October 4 2018 – Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today announced National Technology Park, Castletroy, Limerick,as the location of its new permanent facility which is expected to manufacture…
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., will today (Wednesday 3rd of October) sign a historic Commencement Order bringing a number of sections of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act, 2018 into operation. This Order will deliver a number of broad ranging reforms, which will make it easier for a child to access…
Airport’s first Ibiza service gives passengers more choice Tuesday 2nd October 2018: Shannon Airport, a Shannon Group company, has today welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it is to deliver a twice weekly Ibiza service for next year’s summer season as another major boost in a very positive year for the airport. Ryanair will operate…
Picture: Mary Doyle, Accounts, Paul Gadie, Director, Ann Lyons, Managing Director & Meghan Harrass, Operations Manager Limerick-based Gift Innovations has expanded its business to meet a growing demand for carefully selected corporate promotional products. Recognising how organisations are using promotional products to enhance their employer brand experience, Gift Innovations saw an opportunity to complement their existing…
Left to right: Aebhric McGibney – Director of Public & International Affairs, Dublin Chamber; Peter Byrne – Chief Executive, South Dublin Chamber; Katherine Zappone TD – Minister for Children & Youth Affairs; and Ian Talbot – Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland. Photo: ‘Finbarr O’Rourke. Chambers Ireland and its network of Chambers from around the country…
Chambers of Commerce from around the country gathered in Dublin yesterday (Wednesday, 26 September 2018) for the first Chamber Network Budget Dialogue, facilitating engagement between Chambers and their representative TDs on the forthcoming Budget. Speaking this morning, Shannon Chamber Chief Executive Helen Downes commented: “Budget 2019 is the first following the finalisation of Project…
New facial recognition system will speed up screening time even further Wednesday, 26 September 2018: Shannon Airport’s status in transatlantic aviation has been reflected again after becoming the first airport in Europe to have facial recognition technology introduced for U.S. preclearance. This is good news for Shannon Airport transatlantic passengers as it…
Creating Pathways-Building Careers A new innovative apprenticeship app will be launched by the Mid-West Regional Skills forum in association with Limerick Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) on Tuesday 25th September at the Institute of Guidance Counsellors post primary careers event in the University of Limerick. The purpose of the Apprenticeship App is to assist…
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