Ireland’s Innovation success in the EU

Minister English welcomes Ireland’s improved position, now 8th in Innovation Union Scoreboard, up one from 2014 Announces over €97 Million of funding won by researchers and companies in Horizon 2020 EU Programme for Research and Innovation Encourages even more industry participation in Horizon 2020 Ireland moves up one place to 8th position in the 2015…

Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit 2015

Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit 2015

The Shannon Airport European Sport Tourism Summit is the largest sport tourism event in Europe. CEOs, directors and key decision makers from the world of sport and tourism will provide insights into what works for sport, sports bodies, events and destinations in creating a sustainable approach to the fastest growing global tourism sector. The Shannon…

Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run gets lift-off as event launched at Shannon Airport

Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run gets lift-off as event launched at Shannon Airport

1,700 places up for grabs for Friday, June 19th event  Proceeds to go to Shannon Group’s 2015 designated charities TLC4CF and Milford Care Centre  Wednesday, 06 May 2015: One of Ireland’s most unique mass participation sports events of the year, the Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon Airport, has got lift-off again, with…

Shannon Businesses to Take High Performance Tips from World of Sport

Shannon Businesses to Take High Performance Tips from World of Sport

Shannon Chamber has stepped into the world of sport to equip business executives with the wherewithal to operate at optimal performance levels. Renowned high-performance expert Gary Keegan, who devised a world-class talent management programme for the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA), has been drafted in to give a half-day seminar to both Chamber members and…

The Midwest leads the way in Engineering!

The Midwest leads the way in Engineering!

Over 20 leading edge companies, educational institutions, government and local agencies along with Engineers Ireland have come together to showcase what engineering opportunities and careers are available in the Mid-West region.  Under the banner “ Limerick for Engineering” this consortium have been pooling their expertise and resources to ensure that there will be a pipeline…

Shannon Group makes positive start as first annual report shows all units of business achieving progress

Group targeting sustained growth, significant reinvestment and cost containment/efficiencies Shannon Group plc has delivered significant progress on key objectives set for 2014 and is now embarking on a programme to address group-wide undevestment and improve cost efficiencies, its first annual report has revealed. The inaugural report covers the four month financial period from the establishment…

IHF Shannon branch says airport resurgence is having a real impact on business

IHF Shannon branch says airport resurgence is having a real impact on business

IHF Shannon branch says airport resurgence is having a real impact on business Monday, 27 April 2015: The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Shannon Region branch has said that the resurgence at Shannon Airport is helping to reboot the hotel industry across the region. Speaking following a recent meeting of the IHF – attended by hoteliers…

Excellence in Local Government Awards 2015

REMINDER: The deadline for applications to this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards is 12 noon Thursday 30th April.   Applications are now being invited for Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards 2015 in association with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Now in their twelfth year, the awards acknowledge and encourage…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Yet Another First for Shannon

  “Shannon’s  ability to become Ireland’s leading cargo hub base got a welcome boost today with the announcement that Turkish Airlines has selected Shannon for the first direct all-cargo flights to the US,” said Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes congratulating the airline for its decision and Shannon Airport for developing a successful business relationship with…