World’s Largest Producer of Physical and Chemical Standards – Reagecon, Shannon– Launches New Product Range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology Markets

World’s Largest Producer of Physical and Chemical Standards – Reagecon, Shannon– Launches New Product Range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology Markets

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Pat Breen, Minister for Trade, Business & Employment and Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber CEO are shown around the facility by John Barron, managing director of Reagecon Diagnostics at the launch of Reagecon’s new product range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology markets. Reagecon, based in Shannon, is the world’s largest producer of physical and chemical…

Shannon Chamber Members Savour the Changes at Dromoland Castle Golf Course

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Whilst the annual golf classic has been a constant in Shannon Chamber’s annual calendar of events and is eagerly awaited each year, members savoured an addition to the social events’ schedule last week when they played a mini competition and had their golfing assessed at Dromoland Castle Golf Course.   The event, which was organised…

The Mid-West Region has the Passion, Sense of Place and Business Capability to Target New Investment through IDA Ireland

The Mid-West Region has the Passion, Sense of Place and Business Capability to Target New Investment through IDA Ireland

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Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland pictured at the Shannon Chamber lunch with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO and Mary Considine, president, Shannon Chamber and: Joanne McEnteggart, managing director, Corporate and Institutional Services, First Names Group Ireland. Photo: Eamon Ward.     With the full Brexit impact unknown yet, we all have a role to play…

SkyCourt Shannon to Get State-of-the-Art Omniplex Cinema in 2019

SkyCourt Shannon to Get State-of-the-Art Omniplex Cinema in 2019

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  Skycourt Shopping Centre has announced that Ireland’s largest multiplex cinema chain, Omniplex Cinemas, will open in early 2019.  The 5-Screen Cinema will be located on the first-floor level of the shopping centre in the former Food court.  Seating capacity from 44 – 153 across 5 screens will be available. This is a perfect location…

Minister Humphreys announces new pilot scheme to support retail online capability

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€625,000 available to support retail businesses to strengthen their online offering   Dublin, Ireland, 20 September Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, today officially launched a new €625,000 pilot competitive scheme for eligible SMEs in the retail sector. The new scheme, to be delivered by Enterprise Ireland, will support retailers to strengthen…

Shannon Business Community to receive Ireland’s Latest Human Resource Insights and Findings

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Shannon Chamber, in association with Adare Human Resource Management, will share the findings and insights from Adare Human Resource Management’s 2018 HR Barometer with businesses in Shannon and the wider Mi-West region. The event, which takes place at Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel in Shannon on Thursday, 27 September (8am – 10am with registration at 7:45am) will…

Minister Halligan Launches Final Report of the Hospitality Skills Oversight Group

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Dublin, Ireland, 20 September Mr John Halligan, TD, Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development has launched the final report of the Hospitality Skills Oversight Group (HSOG).  The HSOG was originally set up in 2016 for a two-year term arising from a recommendation of a 2015 Expert Group on Future Skills Needs…

Minister Bruton announces schools to participate in network of Creative Clusters

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Creative Cluster approach is part of the Schools Excellence Fund and the Creative Ireland Programme   68 schools to use art and creativity to address shared challenges and to achieve better learning outcomes   The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., today (20th of September) announced that 68 schools have been selected to…

US Company Launches New Global Distribution Centre in Shannon

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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…

Minister Bruton Launches Campaign to Encourage Learning of Foreign Languages & Announces Funding for School Exchanges

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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…