One and only Antonov 225 – world’s largest aircraft – touches down at Shannon

One and only Antonov 225 – world’s largest aircraft – touches down at Shannon Shannon Airport is today the destination for aviation enthusiasts from across the country as the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov 225, proves a star attraction again following its overnight arrival. The giant aircraft, which was built to carry the then Soviet…

Government seeking feedback via their online survey

Government seeking feedback via their online survey

The Government are beginning a national conversation with small business people and the self-employed to see how we can work together to take advantage of the potential offered by the economic recovery that is beginning to take hold. The new ‘Supporting SMEs Online Tool’ brings together over 80 Government business supports into one website to…

JP McManus Benevolent Fund donates €4M to kick-start unique LIT community engagement project

JP McManus Benevolent Fund donates €4M to kick-start unique LIT community engagement project

JP McManus Benevolent Fund donates €4M to kick-start unique LIT community engagement project €18m project to have transformational impact on Regeneration area Project will deliver dynamic community infrastructure including sports facilities, flexible community services, education resources and key links with LIT and Thomond Park A €4m donation by the JP McManus Benevolent Fund is set…

Head of Google Ireland to Outline How Technological Trends Will Impact Business and Life

Head of Google Ireland to Outline How Technological Trends Will Impact Business and Life

Just two weeks before he steps down as VP and head of Google Ireland to pursue new opportunities, Limerick-native John Herlihy will address Shannon Chamber members and their business associates at a luncheon in Dromoland Castle Hotel on Wednesday, 15 April. His address will take the form of a fast-paced on-stage interview with marketing guru…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Report on Business Growth & Job Creation in towns & villages

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Report on Business Growth & Job Creation in towns & villages

Shannon Chamber welcomes the recommendations contained in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Report – ‘Policy Options to Support Business Growth and Job Creation and Retention in Town and Village Centres’ – issued yesterday (Thursday, 26 March 2015), which states that:   Local authorities should consider rate reductions for small, independent businesses…

Shannon Chamber to Host Inaugural Mid-West Energy Forum

Shannon Chamber to Host Inaugural Mid-West Energy Forum

  In an effort to assist companies in the Mid-West reduce their energy costs, Shannon Chamber has linked up with commercial energy engineering company, Clare Energy, and Enterprise Ireland to host the inaugural Mid-West Energy Forum. This forum, which will take place at Shannon Airport Viewing Gallery on Tuesday, 14 April, will commence at 7.00am…

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…