Clarion Hotel Limerick announces impressive €1 million interior refresh

Clarion Hotel Limerick announces impressive €1 million interior refresh

The Clarion Hotel Limerick has just announced the launch of its highly anticipated interior refurbishment. Recently completed, with a substantial investment of €1 million, the refurb will cement the Clarion’s position as one of the premier travel destinations in the city.   Always a preferred choice for both business and leisure travellers for many years,…

Ros Wynne wins Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills in Brazil

Ros Wynne wins Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills in Brazil

Ros Wynne representing Ireland was awarded the Gold Medal in Aircraft Maintenance at the WorldSkills 2015 closing ceremony in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday  August 16th 2015. The 43rd WorldSkills Competition took place at Anhembi Parque, São Paulo, Brazil from 11 to 16 August 2015.The WorldSkills Competition occurs every two years and is the biggest…

Increased science and foreign language uptake welcomed by school principals

Increased science and foreign language uptake welcomed by school principals

National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) welcomes the increase in students taking STEM subjects and modern European languages Increase in higher level Irish students ‘adds impetus’ to spoken language Promotion of science subjects in education to reflect future job opportunities reaps benefits As thousands receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning, the National…

Labour Market Activation Strategy Survey

The Department of Social Protection has issued a survey seeking input from businessess to the development of a new Activation Strategy to cover the period 2016 to 2020. The focus of the survey is labour market activation and training/employment actions. Shannon Chamber would encourage members to participate in this survey (link below). The survey closes…

Shannon enjoys bumper August Bank Holiday Weekend traffic

Shannon enjoys bumper August Bank Holiday Weekend traffic

Shannon Airport has enjoyed its busiest August Bank Holiday Weekend in five years, with traffic over the four day period further illustrating continuing growth in the inbound and outbound tourism market. The airport handled over 40,000 passengers from Friday to today, Monday, and according to Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Murphy, it represents the busiest weekend…

Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation renovates it’s Shannon FBO

Universal Aviation Ireland – Shannon, announced the complete renovation of its FBO. The update to the FBO, includes a renovated VIP departures lounge as well as all new crew and operations offices. “Our focus is always firmly on our customer, and leaving them with a memorable experience on the ground,” said Derek Collins, General Manager,…

Increase to Minimum Wage Rate Needs Further Consideration

Shannon Chamber fully endorses Chambers Ireland’s view that the level of increase recommended in the Report of the Low Pay Commission is premature and unwarranted, Following the publication of the report Chambers Ireland immediately advised the  Government to prioritise securing Ireland’s economic recovery and ensuring sustainable jobs growth when considering the Report of the Low…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Pepper Jobs Announcement

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Pepper Ireland that it is creating 50 new jobs in Dublin and Shannon with recruitment to begin immediately. The jobs will bring total employment at the company to approximately 350 by the start of 2016. The company is looking for experienced hires and graduates in the areas of commercial…

Chambers Ireland Launches Shortlist for CSR Awards 2015

Chambers Ireland Launches Shortlist for CSR Awards 2015

The Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon Airport Shortlisted in Excellence in Community – Partnership with Charity – LIC Category Over €13 million raised and 125,000 Volunteer Hours Donated by Shortlisted Companies Shannon Chamber is delighted that one of its members, Shannon Airport, has been shortlisted in Chambers Ireland’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award for…

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

Shannon Air Display July 18th 11am – 5.30pm – Shannon Airport Traffic Arrangements

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight, Shannon Airport will be delivering an amazing air display on Saturday July 18th from 11am to 5.30pm. The day is set to be full of family fun with a wide array of free activities on the ground and approximately 40,000 people are estimated to…