Shannon Airport welcomes Stobart return on Birmingham route

Shannon Airport has today welcomed the announcement by Stobart Air that it is to recommence services to Birmingham from June 18th. Shannon Group plc Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Murphy said that the decision by Stobart to return to Shannon is further validation of the market support for services to and from the airport. “We are…

Revenue has announced that it intends move the new Electronic Manifest System (EMS)

Important Notice for Exporters and Importers Revenue has announced that it intends move the new Electronic Manifest System (EMS) to fully live mode on 1st July 2015. This will mean that from that date, a customs declaration (SAD) in AEP will not be fully processed, and therefore goods will not be cleared for release, until…

Modular Automation grows from strength to strength and announces a €2 million expansion plan with 30 new jobs for it’s facility in Shannon

Modular Automation grows from strength to strength and announces a €2 million expansion plan with 30 new jobs for it’s facility in Shannon

Modular Automation grows from strength to strength and announces a €2 million expansion plan with 30 new jobs for its facility in Shannon Modular Automation is delighted to announce a €2 million expansion plan to facilitate the growth of our facility in Smithstown, Shannon.  This project will result in the delivery of a state of the art…

Get Recognition for the Role your Business Plays in Contributing to a Better Society

Get Recognition for the Role your Business Plays in Contributing to a Better Society APPLY HERE  Applications are now open for this year’s Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. These Awards recognise the work being carried out by Irish and multinational companies to improve the lives of their employees and to enhance the civic environment in which they operate.  This is…

Busy day for transatlantic services as St. Patrick’s Day exodus begins

Busy day for transatlantic services as St. Patrick’s Day exodus begins

The St. Patrick’s Day exodus to destinations celebrating the national festival around the world went into overdrive today as thousands of passengers jetted out to destinations across the globe today to catch festivities. The demand for services was such that Aer Lingus brought forward the recommencement of its JFK New York service from Shannon Airport…

Research project identifies potential for 20% energy savings for Irish industry

Detail to be revealed at upcoming LIT hosted energy seminar & exhibition Industry will learn how it can save up to 20% per annum in energy bills thanks to a breakthrough third-level research project that will be unveiled at a major energy efficiency conference in April. The Energy Efficiency Benefits for Industry Seminar, which is…

GENERAL MANAGER AT PARK INN BY RADISSON SHANNON AIRPORT TAKES ON ADDITIONAL SALES ROLE

GENERAL MANAGER AT PARK INN BY RADISSON SHANNON AIRPORT TAKES ON ADDITIONAL SALES ROLE

Louise O’Hara, General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Shannon airport, has also been appointed as Sales Manager for the hotel. Louise has long experience in the hotel business, having been General Manager for Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport and Cork Airport for the last three years. Prior to that, Louise was General Manager…

Chambers Annual Networking Event a Resounding Success

Chambers Annual Networking Event a Resounding Success

  Chambers’ Annual Networking Event a Resounding Success The annual Chamber business networking event, which this year was held at the Radisson Blu hotel on the Ennis Road in Limerick demonstrated the value of engaging the members of all three chambers in a singular setting. Organised by the Chambers of Ennis, Limerick and Shannon in…

Shannon Chamber Invites Businesses to Offer Affinity Card Discounts to its Membership

Shannon Chamber Invites Businesses to Offer Affinity Card Discounts to its Membership

Shannon Chamber operates an Affinity Card programme whereby businesses offer discounts to members for purchasing products or services for them.   The scheme, which was first introduced to stimulate local trade and offer additional value to chamber member companies and their employees, is now open to new participants. Having recently launched a new website, Shannon…

Shannon Chamber Assembles Member Grouping to Examine Commercial Rates

Shannon Chamber Assembles Member Grouping to Examine Commercial Rates

    Pictured at Shannon Chamber’s rates seminar (from left): Gearoid Costelloe, partner in charge, Grant Thornton, Limerick; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; and Tony O’Brien, Irida Consulting Limited. Photo: Eamon Ward. Following a briefing on commercial rates, delivered to Shannon Chamber members by local government specialist Tony O’Brien, who also sits on Chambers…