Critical Air Connectivity to all Irish Airports, including Shannon, must be retained in any proposed sale of Aer Lingus

“If we’re serious about our future as an internationally traded island nation, we simply have to retain critical air connectivity to all Irish airports, including Shannon. Connectivity is vital for the retention and growth of business on this island nation, and should not be determined by market forces.” This was the view expressed by Helen…

Chambers Position on Sale of Aer Lingus Remains Unchanged

In a statement issued today (Tuesday, 3 February 2015) the presidents of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon Chambers reiterated their position as presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications that critical air connectivity to all Irish airports, including Shannon, must be retained in any proposed sale of Aer Lingus. “Our position is…

Retention of slots for Irish airports must be pre-requisite in any IAG take-over of Aer Lingus – leading multi-national executive says

An Executive Director of Element Six, a long established multinational in the Mid-West, has said that the ability to attract further investment into the region will be undermined by any threat to Shannon-Heathrow slots. Speaking ahead of today’s cabinet meeting, at which the proposed takeover of Aer Lingus by IAG is expected to be discussed,…

Sale of Aer Lingus

MEDIA STATEMENT, ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENTS OF: Ennis Chamber: Paddy Darmody Galway Chamber: Frank Greene Limerick Chamber: Cathal Treacy Shannon Chamber: Kevin Thompstone Potential Loss of Heathrow Slots at Odds with Government Plans to Correct Regional Imbalance Recent Government concerns articulated by jobs Minister Richard Bruton that Ireland will ‘pay a heavy economic social cost…

Revenue’s New Code of Practice Focus of Shannon Chamber’s First Event in 2015

Shannon Chamber’s 2015 calendar of events commences on Thursday, 22 January with a presentation by its corporate sponsor, Grant Thornton, on the new Code of Practice for revenue audits and other compliance interventions introduced by the Revenue Commissioners in August 2014. The event, which takes place at Bunratty Castle Hotel, commences with a light breakfast…

Shannon Chamber Heads into Twentieth Year with Solid Achievements in 2014

Shannon Chamber Heads into Twentieth Year with Solid Achievements in 2014

Heading into its twentieth year as the voice of the business community in the greater Shannon area, Shannon Chamber looks back on 2014 as a year when ambitious targets set were attained: 52 events organised including 23 training courses Points raised in government submissions on aviation and tourism taken on board A voice in the…

450 Jobs Boost Confirms West of Ireland’s Attractiveness to Foreign Direct Investment…Shannon Chamber

“Recent jobs announcements involving Wipro, AMAX and Zimmer confirm the continuing role the West of Ireland can play in attracting Foreign Direct Investment to Ireland,” said Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes commenting on the importance of promoting western locations to enquiring new investment. “While the three companies choose their respective locations for corporate specific…

Voice is a Muscle that has to be Exercised – Leading Voice Coach Tells Shannon Chamber

Voice is a Muscle that has to be Exercised – Leading Voice Coach Tells Shannon Chamber

Internationally renowned voice coach, Poll Moussoulides, entertained an audience of Shannon Chamber members when addressing an event in the Inn at Dromoland last week Describing the human voice as a muscle that needs to be exercised to attain the perfect pace, pitch and volume when speaking, he warned attendees to be aware of their verbal…

New Board Appointment for Shannon Chamber
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New Board Appointment for Shannon Chamber

Shannon Chamber announced today that Julie Dickerson, managing director of Shannon Engine Support (SES) is to join its Board of Directors. Welcoming Ms Dickerson to the board, chief executive Helen Downes said that her appointment brings a wealth of management experience in the aviation sector to an existing strong Chamber board. “Her appointment will add…