Shane Ross T.D., Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Brendan Griffin T.D. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, today announced €56m in allocations under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) to over 1,700 different sporting projects. The SCP is the primary means of providing Government funding for capital projects to…
Shannon Chamber was saddened to hear of the recent death of Richard Malkin, distinguished air cargo journalist and former managing editor of Air Transportation, who played a crucial role in spreading the news about Shannon in its early days. Below is a copy of an article from the Clare Courier, published in 2003, which outlines…
An Taoiseach and Retail Excellence get vocal about supporting local . Next Saturday, December 2nd, will mark the 4th annual Small Business Saturday, an initiative supported and promoted by Retail Excellence Ireland to encourage the public to shop locally and support retailers in every town and village across Ireland. Originally an American concept, it…
Chambers Ireland president Niamh Boyle, chief executive Ian Talbot and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber celebrate the launch of new brand. Shannon Chamber, as a member of the Chambers Ireland network, launched a new brand today, reflecting their strength and influence as a member of the collaborative network. Launching the new brand,…
The Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) Chambers Group, which represents Chambers of Commerce along the entire western seaboard, has welcomed the announcement that the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved the largest-ever EIB support for urban investment in Ireland, to Limerick County Council. Speaking on behalf of the AEC, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes said: “As…
Willie Walsh, CEO, IAG pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel with Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes, Sean Flannery, general manager GECAS and executive vice president, technical and engine leasing for GECAS and Julie Dickerson, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward. While there may be bigger opportunities in continental Europe for International Airlines Group’s stable of airline…
23rd November 2017 Microfinance loan funding supports over 3,300 jobs Micro enterprises outside of Dublin account for 79% of loans Pat Breen TD, Minister for Trade, Employment and Business, has today welcomed the publication of the Microfinance Ireland report for Q3, 2017. The latest report shows that €21m of loans have been approved under the…
Positive results for small business in Ireland as the European Commission’s Small Business Act Fact sheet 2017 is published Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection Pat Breen, TD has welcomed the publication of the 2017 Small Business Act Fact sheet for Ireland. The Small Business Act is…
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and president Julie Dickerson (front row) join Ray O’Driscoll, managing director, Shannon Properties, Shannon Group plc and Matthew Thomas, CEO, Shannon Group plc and members of Shannon Chamber board at the Chamber’s new offices in Shannon Airport House. Photo: Eamon Ward. In the twenty-one years since it first opened…
As the nursery rhyme says, it’s that time of year again when thoughts begin to turn to festive season matters. To help with early preparations, Denver Morrissey’s Family Butchers in Skycourt Shannon are making available three exclusive offers to Chamber member companies, staff members and their families. Options are: Hamper option 1 (€39.99) 2kg Crowe…
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