SEAI Energy Academy – New Modules

SEAI Energy Academy – New Modules

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has launched two new eLearning modules designed to help businesses optimise their energy usage and reduce costs.   The new “Fundamentals of Hot Water” module provides comprehensive guidance on managing hot water systems effectively across various business settings. While particularly valuable for sectors with high hot water demands—such as hospitality, manufacturing,…

Networking Breakfast in Aid of Cliona’s Foundation to Feature Inspiring Panel on Resilience and Resolve

The Strand Hotel Limerick will host a special Networking Breakfast on Thursday, January 30th, in support of Cliona’s Foundation, a vital organisation providing financial assistance to families of children with life-limiting or chronic illnesses. This uplifting morning event will shine a spotlight on the themes of resilience and resolve, featuring a panel of celebrated guest…

A strong lobbying focus in 2024 enabled Shannon Chamber to keep key infrastructural deficits to the fore

A strong lobbying focus in 2024 enabled Shannon Chamber to keep key infrastructural deficits to the fore

With 2024 marking the mid-way point in the delivery of its 2023 – 2026 strategic plan, Shannon Chamber directed its energies in 2024 on ensuring that the key deliverables contained in the plan were either completed or underway. This mirrored comment made by Chamber CEO Helen Downes on many occasions in the past, that plans…

Leading the worldwide Element Six team does not phase Donegal native Siobhán Duffy

Leading the worldwide Element Six team does not phase Donegal native Siobhán Duffy

When Siobhán Duffy first travelled the road from her native Bundoran, in County Donegal, to Shannon in 1989 to work as a lab technician for Element Six, she thought the journey was endless and her time in Shannon would be short, one year at the most. Now, thirty-five years later, and countless miles clocked up…

Uisce Éireann launches Public Consultation on the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region

Uisce Éireann launches Public Consultation on the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region

This will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of State with capacity to address water supply needs for up to 50% of the State’s population. January 7 2025 – Uisce Éireann has today launched a non-statutory consultation for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region. This is a once in…

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Adverse weather recommendations for Employers

With a number of weather warnings currently in place across the country the National Meteorological Service has highlighted the associated risks of the severe weather conditions with hazardous road conditions and poor visibility a likely impact. Depending where you are in the country Employers and Employees alike should be mindful that no unnecessary risks are…

Regions and seasons to benefit from Tourism Ireland’s increased tourism targets to 2030

Regions and seasons to benefit from Tourism Ireland’s increased tourism targets to 2030

 Eoin Gavin, president, Shannon Chamber (left) pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel with Alice Mansergh, chief executive, Tourism Ireland; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Stephen Hanley, general manager, Clare Tourism Development (East). Photograph by Eamon Ward   5.6% annual increase in tourism to 2030, including 6.5% across regions and seasons…Tourism Ireland’s vision The eight million…

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Retention Strategy: Employee Retention Metrics to Track

For Adare’s last two HR Barometer Reports, talent retention has been highlighted as a top priority for Organisations. While Ireland’s labour market remains persistently tight, retention is a clear concern driving Organisations to review and redefine their strategy for retaining Employees in 2025. This article will explore why tracking specific HR metrics as part of…