Hitting Targets in 2024: Performance Management Dos and Don’ts

Performance management can be a very powerful tool for businesses to mobilise the energy of Employees toward contributing to the achievement of the Organisations’ strategic goals. While it’s important that everyone is clear on what they need to do to achieve expected standards, it’s also important for management and leaders to support individual Employees and…

Ireland-Canada Trade Doubled in past seven years…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Ireland-Canada Trade Doubled in past seven years…Shannon Chamber Seminar hears

Suzanne Drisdelle, Senior Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Ireland, pictured at the Irish-Canada seminar in Shannon (from left): Kate Hickey, Ireland Canada Business Association; Sean Ganley, Rochester Sensors-Tekelek; Peter Murphy, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Michael Prendergast, Bath Fitter; and Mick Guinee, chairman and chief executive, Ei Electronics. Photograph by Eamon Ward…

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

The Outing: The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Matchmaking Festival Returns This Weekend

Bid underway to secure EuroPride for the Mid-West in 2028   The Inn at Dromoland in County Clare has been confirmed as the host venue for the next five years of the world’s only LGTBQ+ matchmaking festival.   Now in its 11th year, The Outing is expected to attract more than 1,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and…

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs nationwide

Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs nationwide

Candidates in Clare invited to apply for exciting career opportunities with Ireland’s National Water Authority   February 6 2024 – Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s national water authority, has today announced it will be recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country. These exciting opportunities will be available in the next year, with positions ready to be…

FDA grants global Medical Device company Biomimetic Innovations ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation for OsStic® Synthetic Injectable Structural Bio-Adhesive Bone Void Filler

Biomimetic Innovations Ltd today announced that OsStic® has been granted ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation by the FDA. The proposed indication statement for this novel new technology is; ” OsStic® Synthetic Injectable Bone Void Filler is a structural, mechanically enhanced bioadhesive for reduction, provisional fixation, or void filling of peri-articular fractures or defects to enhance structural stability…

Grant support for Businesses recovering from Covid

Chambers Ireland, supported by Meta, have created a fund consisting of a limited series of €4,000 grants to support affiliated Chamber member companies still recovering from Covid that are looking to invest in sustainability projects in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Companies must demonstrate innovation in: 5         Gender Equality 8         Decent Work…

Clare County Council seeks applications for Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024

Clare County Council seeks applications for Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024

Clare County Council has announced that the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024 is now open for applications. This Department of Rural and Community Development  Programme will provide capital funding to support community groups in County Clare, particularly in disadvantaged areas, to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, and/or to purchase equipment. The…

Normal water supply returning to customers in County Clare

Normal water supply returning to customers in County Clare

Monday, 29 January, 2024: Uisce Éireann is aware that a small number of customers may be experiencing low pressure and water discolouration following supply interruptions in County Clare. Repair works were carried out at Ballymacraven Water Treatment Plant and Old Doolagh Water Treatment Plant and normal supply has been restored to the majority of customers…