Wednesday, 27 September 2017: “The opening today of the final 57km of the M17 M18 motorway will not only bring immediate economic benefits to towns and cities along the Atlantic Economic Corridor but it will support the development of the entire Shannon basin and act as the mobility backbone that improves the north-south flow along…
Ireland owes a lot to the late Dr Brendan O’Regan and the ground-breaking initiatives he introduced in the 1960s, many of which are still flourishing today or have inspired enhancements in economic development in line with the requirements of the 21st century. A pioneer of regional development and a visionary who was ahead of his…
Tuesday 26th September 2017: Shannon Airport’s reputation in the top ranks of global aviation was recognised again overnight as it completed a remarkable five-in-a-row at the prestigious World Routes Marketing Awards, held in Barcelona. After winning the ‘Best Marketing of Airports’ awards for airports under 4 million passengers last year for the second time in…
Sunday 24th September 2017: Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor. Speaking ahead of the official opening on Wednesday of the 57km stretch of motorway, Shannon Airport MD said that this…
Sunday 24th September 2017: The astounding life and legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan, who among his many accomplishments is credited with developing the world’s first duty free shop at Shannon Airport, is being recognised by RTE Nationwide this week in a half hour special devoted to him. Presented by Mary Kennedy, the programme includes interviews…
Shannon Chamber, via its Skillnet, and in conjunction with Ulearning Skillnet and Grant Thornton, is encouraging member companies and individuals to prepare themselves for the changes that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will introduce when it comes into force in May 2018, The three organisations have joined forces to present a free seminar…
Yvonne Delaney, director and project leader, University of Limerick (left seated) pictured with programme participants and Sue Davis, Ulearning Skillnet and Cilian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet (3rd and 4th left seated). A new year-long NFQ Level 6 Certificate in Management programme being delivered by Shannon Chamber Skillnet in conjunction with Ulearning Skillnet and the…
Pictured at the Mid-West Lean Network workshop held in Element Six (from left) Mike Darcy and Mark Cusack, Element Six WCM team; David Hanly, general manager-IEPRO Element Six; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Tim King, director, GENEO Software Ltd; and Anthony Henchy, Element Six WCM team. Photograph by Eamon Ward. Engaging employees to…
Shannon Chamber was delighted to welcome a group of students from the Institute of Geography, University of Bonn, during their recent study tour of the Shannon region. Chief executive Helen Downes gave an in-depth presentation on the work of the Chamber and outlined how Shannon has developed into a Centre of Excellence in many sectors….
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes with Key Capital’s head of corporate finance Jonathan Dalton and director Tero Tiilikainen. Photo: Eamon Ward. Irish capital markets have developed considerably since the financial crisis to the point that it is now a great time for SMEs to be raising finance. This was the clear message delivered this…
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