The sold out, out of print book “Shannon Airport, A Unique Story of Survival” by Valerie Sweeney, is now available from Amazon UK. “I was totally gutted when the printers went into receivership and all the plates were lost,” said Valerie Sweeney. “As this is the only book written about the amazing story of Shannon…
Shannon Chamber welcomes the €10million Town and Village Renewal investment scheme launched this week by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in Clones, Co. Monaghan. “This commitment to regenerate rural towns and villages, which is aimed at improving the living and working environment of local communities and support their potential…
Chambers Ireland’s shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016 has been announced today (Thursday, 4 August) and Shannon Chamber is delighted to note that Clare County Council is included among the twenty-three local authorities shortlisted over sixteen categories. Commenting on the announcement, Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes said: “Shortlisted in…
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WIN PRIZES FOR CYCLE TO WORK DAY Shannon Chamber is encouraging member companies to participate in ‘Cycle to Work’ day, which takes place on Wednesday, 14th September. Cycle to Work Day is a national event, which aims to encourage everyone to take to two wheels and cycle to work for just one day. Cyclists can…
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and Minister of State for Employment & Small Business Pat Breen TD confirm that through a reallocation of funding Local Enterprise Offices are receiving €1.85m for LEO clients Today the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., and Minister of State for…
28 July 2016 Chambers Ireland, Ireland’s largest business network, today (28 July 2016) launched its Budget 2017 Submission outlining the need for Government to refocus on strategic investment in the infrastructure of the economy to secure Ireland’s economic future. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland speaking at the launch, said: “The context for consideration of…
Charity cycle raises €10,000 for iCAN and Abalta Monday 25th July, 2016: Over 160 cyclists were recovering their weary limbs but with a great sense of satisfaction at the weekend after undertaking a 110km round trip straddling Clare and Galway in the Aer Lingus Charity Cycle out of Shannon Airport, which raised €10,000 for Shannon…
Shannon Chamber has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing stating that the scarcity of any type of housing including affordable housing in any region is a threat to Ireland’s socio-economic development. Reacting to the plan, Shannon Chamber’s chief executive Helen Downes said: “Addressing the current housing scarcity, nationally and…
The Government has delivered on a commitment made in Budget 2016 to provide for 2 weeks’ paternity leave and an associated social welfare benefit. Effective 1 September 2016, fathers will be entitled to get two weeks’ leave with a Social Protention Benefit of €230 per week. The self-employed will also be eligible for the benefit….
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