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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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