Birmingham route commences tomorrow and sets summer into full swing at Shannon

Birmingham route commences tomorrow and sets summer into full swing at Shannon

Shannon Airport’s summer 2015 gets into full swing tomorrow, Thursday, with the commencement of Stobart Air’s six-times weekly service to Birmingham. The service, which will be operated under the Aer Lingus Regional brand and use the ATR 72-600, is the final addition to the summer schedule this year and brings to 35 the total number…

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival

Limerick City Welcomes back the Ultimate Rugby Carnival Limerick World Club Se7ens ‘Rugby …But not as you know it!’ Limerick City and Thomond Park Stadium will open its arms and welcome back the second year of the Limerick World Club Se7ens Series. Twelve rugby teams from across the world will once again take part in…

Modular Automation Gearing Up for Expansion

Modular Automation Gearing Up for Expansion

Breaking ground on the expanding Modular Automation facility at Shannon (from left): Jason Quirke, MD Nautic Builders; Martin Dolan, Commercial Director, Modular Automation; Pius Collins, Contracts Manager, Nautic Builders; and Mike Lane MD Modular Automation.   Shannon based Modular Automation, a leader in the design, manufacture and installation of technologically smart automation solutions for global…

Shannon surge continues as May passenger numbers show 5% growth, including 18% increase across US services

Shannon Airport’s summer is off to a flying start with five percent growth achieved in passenger numbers last month compared to May 2014. The biggest growth market was the US, the highest spending market for inbound tourism, with an 18% increase across the airport’s US network, which has services to Boston, Chicago, JFK New York,…

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Aer Lingus Takes Wild Atlantic Way to New Heights

Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Shannon Airport and Aer Lingus today launched a newly branded ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ Aer Lingus Boeing 767 aircraft. The plane, which will be branded for 12 weeks, will fly the Boston’s Logan International Airport / Shannon Airport route.   The aircraft itself, which has a capacity of 213 per flight,…

Businesses Keen to Prove their Golf Skills at Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

Businesses Keen to Prove their Golf Skills at Shannon Chamber Golf Classic

In its twentieth year in business, Shannon Chamber has a full timesheet for its annual golf classic, which takes place on Thursday, 18 June at Shannon Golf Club. Sponsored by Genworth Financial and supported by local companies: Ei Electronics, the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport, Idex Pump Technologies Ireland Ltd., UCB Manufacturing, Shannon Airport,…

Aidan McCarthy appointed as Head Chef of the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

Aidan McCarthy appointed as Head Chef of the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport

The Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport announces the appointment of Aidan McCarthy as the hotel’s Head Chef. Aidan, who has represented Ireland in the Hotel Olympia cooking competition, brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the kitchen as a Head Chef, most of which was in the Shannon market but also includes stints…

Horses Out of the Traps in Greyhound Stadia Today

Horses Out of the Traps in Greyhound Stadia Today

A unique event will take place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later today, when show jumping comes to the city.   The Underwriting Exchange limited “Jumping In The City” will see three top show jumping competitions followed by a demonstration greyhound race, as equine and canine athletes come together for what promises to be an action-packed…

Former World Champion Dermott Lennon is favourite to win the first ever Jumping In The City Grand Prix on Friday

Former World Champion Dermott Lennon is favourite to win the first ever Jumping In The City Grand Prix on Friday

With just two days to go before The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City” begins at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Paddy Power Bookmakers have released ante-post prices on the feature Underwriting Exchange Grand Prix.   Former world champion Dermott Lennon has been installed as favourite with Loughview Lou-Lou at 11/4, while Captain Michael Kelly (Drumillier…

Funding from MOLEX is a Timely Injection for The Shannon Venue

Funding from MOLEX is a Timely Injection for The Shannon Venue

The Shannon Venue continues to make steady progress in its endeavours to deliver a Community Civic & Arts Centre in the heart of the town, and has recently received planning permission to develop the project.   The Venue Team are delighted to announce that one of the major employer’s in the Shannon Industrial Estate, Molex…