Positive shift toward Ireland’s regions welcome outcome of National Planning Framework…Shannon Chamber

“The clear message emanating from the National Planning Framework (NPF) is the Government’s intent to create realistic alternatives to Dublin. This shows a determination to shift long-held patterns of working within regions rather than across regions. The proof will now be in the delivery”, said Shannon Chamber’s CEO, Helen Downes when commenting on the contents…

Atlantic Economic Corridor Chambers of Commerce Welcome Inclusion of the AEC in the NPF and NDP

The Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Chambers Group, which comprises the Chambers of Commerce of Tralee, Shannon, Ennis, Galway, Action Tuam, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Letterkenny, and the American Chamber of Commerce, regard the inclusion of the AEC in the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the National Development Plan (NDP), as an important commitment to…

Shannon Chamber joins Chambers Ireland in welcoming the publication of the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan

  Shannon Chamber joins Chambers Ireland in today (16 February 2018) welcoming the publication of the National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan. The inclusion of the Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) – an initiative of the Chambers, as business representatives, including Shannon Chamber, along the western seaboard – in the NPF is a welcome…

Shannon Chamber welcomes additional and new connectivity to UK destinations

Shannon Chamber has welcomed the news, on the day that details of the NPF are being released, of new connectivity to and from the region.   “Increased levels of connectivity to the region generate economic activity at many levels,” said Chamber CEO Helen Downes.   “Businesses and tourism providers have long called for increased Shannon…

Positive 2018 continues for Shannon Airport as Ryanair adds Liverpool, Bristol and strengthens Manchester

A strong start to 2018 is set to get better for Shannon Airport following the announcement today that Ryanair is to add two new routes and increase frequency on an existing UK service. The airline today put on sale its new three times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays) Liverpool service from May 19th and a…

Majority of Irish businesses to be affected by Brexit: Business Planning and Supply Chain Management key to reducing cost of Brexit …Shannon Chamber Seminar hears.

Majority of Irish businesses to be affected by Brexit: Business Planning and Supply Chain Management key to reducing cost of Brexit …Shannon Chamber Seminar hears.

Stephen O’Flaherty, director, Corporate Finance and Recovery, BDO: Carol Lynch, partner, BDO Customs and International Trade; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Maurice Carr, partner, BDO addressed the Planning for Brexit seminar in Shannon. Photograph by Eamon Ward   Whilst the details of Brexit may not yet be known, or its implications fully understood, companies…

Newly merged aviation company announces expansion to Shannon Free Zone

New company expects to double its workforce to 50 within two years An aircraft interior modification and refurbishment specialist, previously trading as indigenous Irish company UJet Group at the Shannon Free Zone, has announced that it is expanding its business operation and establishing a European Hub at Shannon Free Zone following a merger with US company…

Shannon Chamber Issues Call to Companies running Apprenticeship Programmes

Shannon Chamber Issues Call to Companies running Apprenticeship Programmes

  Recent discussions with St Patrick’s Comprehensive School in Shannon pointed to a dearth of knowledge about the types of apprenticeships open to second-level students as a career option.   Taking note of this, and conscious that there are so many excellent companies in the area that run apprenticeship schemes, the Chamber is organising an…

Shannon Organisations lead new structured TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME for Secondary Schools

Shannon Organisations lead new structured TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME for Secondary Schools

Secondary school students join Keith Reilly, Molex, Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber and Angela Higgins, Molex to commence their week-long TY programme. Photo: Eamon Ward.   Following months of detailed planning, a new structured week-long transition year (TY) programme was launched this week in Shannon, led by Molex Ireland in conjunction with Shannon Chamber and involving…