TUS on Top of the World as it Achieves QS 5 Star Rating

19th February 2024 The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) is now a QS* 5 Star university, having achieved the highest possible number of stars to become one of the top-rated universities in the world. Today’s (Monday February 19, 2024) announcement revealed TUS has also received maximum stars in all categories assessed, and is Ireland’s first ever university to receive 5 Stars…

Essential maintenance works underway in Limerick City to safeguard supply for customers supplied by Newcastle Reservoir

Essential maintenance works underway in Limerick City to safeguard supply for customers supplied by Newcastle Reservoir

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 – Uisce Éireann will carry out essential maintenance works to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses supplied by Newcastle Reservoir in Limerick City over the coming weeks. These important works will commence this week and will continue until 8 March. Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers in Limerick City and environs,…

Water mains flushing taking place to safeguard water supply in North Clare

Water mains flushing taking place to safeguard water supply in North Clare

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 – Uisce Éireann will commence water mains flushing to improve the water supply for customers in North Clare in the coming days. The works come after crews successfully carried out repairs to a major burst impacting customers in Lahinch, Liscannor and Ennistymon with normal supply returning to customers.     While…

Rise in small business interest in green supports

Rise in small business interest in green supports

Nine in 10 Irish SMEs seeking to retain or bolster investments toward sustainability in the next 12 months. Uisce Éireann’s water stewardship programme among various supports available to small businesses in Clare   February 16 2024 – Small and medium-sized businesses interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in…

Launch of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Postgraduate Programmes at ICHAS

ICHAS are thrilled to announce the addition of a suite of Postgraduate psychology and behavioural science programmes. This launch is an exciting development and aligns with our commitment to provide a diverse and comprehensive educational experience, empowering our students to explore the intricacies of the human mind and behaviour.   In line with this we…

Hitting Targets in 2024: Performance Management Dos and Don’ts

Performance management can be a very powerful tool for businesses to mobilise the energy of Employees toward contributing to the achievement of the Organisations’ strategic goals. While it’s important that everyone is clear on what they need to do to achieve expected standards, it’s also important for management and leaders to support individual Employees and…

Ireland-Canada Trade Doubled in past seven years…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Ireland-Canada Trade Doubled in past seven years…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Suzanne Drisdelle, Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Ireland, pictured at the Irish-Canada seminar in Shannon (from left): Kate Hickey, Ireland Canada Business Association; Sean Ganley, Rochester Sensors-Tekelek; Peter Murphy, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Michael Prendergast, Bath Fitter; and Mick Guinee, chairman and chief executive, Ei Electronics. Photograph by Eamon Ward…

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

Bid underway to secure EuroPride for the Mid-West in 2028   The Inn at Dromoland in County Clare has been confirmed as the host venue for the next five years of the world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival.   Now in its 11th year, The Outing is expected to attract more than 1,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and…