Tuesday 31st March 2026: Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a 7% increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025. Interim CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll, said the figures reflect the “consistent growth we’ve experienced since the beginning…
Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes pictured at the D&O insurance event with the Aon team (from left): Peter Brady, Head of Risk Capital, Aon; Edwina Ryan, Managing Director and Kieran Dillon, Director, of Aon Ireland’s Professional Services team; and Kate Fitzpatrick, Head of Aviation. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber, in collaboration with Aon, hosted…
Students from five Co. Clare secondary schools join Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downe and Uppercut’s head of leadership development Marie Power at the International Women’s Day event in Westpark Innovation Campus. Photograph by Eamon Ward Shannon Chamber demonstrated its commitment to fostering the next generation of business leaders and supporting professional development by launching two…
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Councillor Paul Muphy, pictured at the Shannon Recruitment Fair with (from left): Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Maureen Williams, Department of Social Protection Clare and Brendan Boyce, Clare County Council. Photograph by Eamon Ward Westpark Innovation Campus in Shannon was the scene of significant career opportunities this week, as a…
H.E. Mr. Dennis King, Ambassador of Canada to Ireland is welcomed to the Shannon Chamber event in Ei Electronics by Mick Guinee, chairman and founder Ei Electronics joined by Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Paul Murphy; Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes and Adeline Grenier, senior trade commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Ireland. Photograph…
Following years of sustained advocacy with Government, Oireachtas members, Ministers, and strategic partners to ensure Shannon Airport’s rightful place in national aviation policy and funding frameworks, Shannon Chamber welcomes today’s announcement that Shannon Airport is now included in the Regional Airports Programme 2026 – 2029, marking a major milestone for balanced regional development and connectivity…
Wednesday 18th February 2026: The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus will increase its service from Shannon Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle with the addition of an extra weekly flight from May 5th. The new Tuesday service will depart Shannon at 7.10am, aligning with the existing Aer Lingus flights to…
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer today announced that the Department of Transport will provide over €1.5 billion in exchequer funding for national, regional and local roads in 2026….
Shannon Chamber is urging businesses in Shannon and the wider Mid-West region to take part in a new national initiative aimed at helping SMEs build healthier, more productive workplaces. The SME WellBusiness Charter, developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, is now open to all members of affiliated Chambers — including businesses here…
Thirty years after its establishment as “the voice of commercial activity in Shannon,” Shannon Chamber paused in November 2025 to reflect on three decades of achievement and to consider how it has evolved into a dynamic, influential organisation representing a thriving and diverse business community. From humble beginnings with just 70 members in its inaugural…
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