American computer hardware and software developer and manufacturer, AVTECH Software, has opened a new global distribution facility in Shannon. AVTECH develops and manufactures Room Alert, an environment monitor used in data centres, server rooms, and warehouses in over 185 countries. Recognised as industry leaders in America, they have chosen Shannon as a base as they…
Government prioritizes teaching of foreign languages in context of Brexit €15,000 for schools to offer school exchanges Upskilling opportunities for teachers & new website launched as resource for schools, students & teachers The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D. today (17th September 2018) launched a campaign to raise awareness of the importance…
70% increase in school building budget Capital investment in Higher Education to be almost trebled First dedicated capital budget for Further Education and Training The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D., the Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D., the Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. and the Minister of State…
Wednesday, 12 September 2018: Shannon airport’s reputation as a world leader in global aviation has been once again reaffirmed as it has been shortlisted for the sixth year in a row for the airline industry’s most coveted World Routes 2018 Marketing Award. The awards will be held on September 17th next in Guangzhou, China…
The annual Chambers Ireland Economic Survey 2019, in collaboration with Eurochambres, is now open and will run until 28 September. The survey takes no more than 2 minutes to complete and we encourage our members or any company in the greater Shannon are to complete it to enable Chambers Ireland prepare a comprehensive analysis…
Building contractors encouraged to participate New frameworks are being launched to streamline the tendering process for €100m in contracts for minor building works across the entire public service. The contracts will be tendered by the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre for the provision of Minor Building Works to public service bodies including 31 local authorities,…
Scheme to include Non-Domestic Gas Works The scope of the Registered Gas Installers (RGI) Scheme is being extended to include Non-Domestic Gas Works. CRU and Gas Services Industry Identified Non Domestic Gas Works in Commercial and Industrial Settings as an Area of Concern A provisional register is now open on www.rgii.ie and it…
Picture: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton T.D., Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan ,Emma Crumlish, Ciara Rooney, Mark Winters and Conal Kehoe . Continued rollout of the Junior Cycle Short courses in Lithuanian and Korean for Junior Cycle and Transition Year First students take Computer Science & Physical Education at Senior Cycle The…
Having reported a strong 2018 to date and half way through its current Winning strategy, IDA CEO Martin Shanahan will visit Shannon on Friday, 21 September to address Shannon Chamber members and guests at a luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel. Shannon Chamber’s autumn lunch, sponsored by First Names Group, is being held at…
Entries for the inaugural Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Awards are closing and Shannon Chamber encourages member companies who are contemplating submitting an entry to do so on or before Friday, 14 September. The Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Awards 2018, sponsored by LBS Partners, have been introduced to recognise the progress being made by…
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