Future proofing a business through Lean the focus of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network Conference

Future proofing a business through Lean the focus of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network Conference

With the global economic environment posing challenges for companies in the domestic and export markets, Shannon Chamber has been busy assembling a panel of impressive speakers to demonstrate how companies can future-proof their businesses through using lean principles.   With preparations well advanced for the Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network conference, Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen…

Team representing Shannon Chamber claim inaugural Chamber All Island Golf Champions title

Team representing Shannon Chamber claim inaugural Chamber All Island Golf Champions title

Ian Talbot, chief executive, Chambers Ireland with the winning team from Career Decisions, representing Shannon Chamber, and Siobhan Kinsella, managing director, The Noel Group.   Shannon Chamber is delighted to announce that the Career Decisions team, which represented the Chamber in the inaugural Chamber All Island Golf Classic held on the Arnold Palmer Ryder Cup…

Irish Water to replace 1.3km of watermains in Doonbeg Village to provide a more reliable water supply to the community

Friday, 21 October 2022: Irish Water and Clare County Council are replacing 1,300m of watermains in Doonbeg Village, Co. Clare which will reduce leakage and improve reliability of supply for the community.  The project will commence next week and form part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will also involve laying new water…

Clare communities see the benefits from Highest ever annual investment in wastewater treatment by Irish Water

€367m invested in wastewater infrastructure in 2021, highest level to date 60% of raw sewage discharges have been eliminated 93% compliance with Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive Impact of urban wastewater on receiving water continues to reduce *Facts above as of end 2021 Thursday, 20 October 2022 – Communities across Ireland continue to benefit from Irish Water’s…

Pace and speed of technology development requires continual upskilling to stay relevant…key message from Shannon Chamber luncheon

Pace and speed of technology development requires continual upskilling to stay relevant…key message from Shannon Chamber luncheon

  Paul Healy, chief executive, Skillnet Ireland (3rd right) pictured at the Shannon Chamber lunch event in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Dr Sarah Kieran, assistant Dean of the Academy at the Kemmy Business School, UL; Eoin Gavin, president and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Anthony Brennan, chief people officer, Atlantic Aviation Group;…

National Skills Council meet with OECD on plans to drive Ireland’s ambition for skills and talent and announce roadshow across the country

National Skills Council meet with OECD on plans to drive Ireland’s ambition for skills and talent and announce roadshow across the country

19th October, 2022   National Skills Council meet with OECD on plans to drive Ireland’s ambition for skills and talent and announce roadshow across the country Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today encouraged businesses, employers, individuals, community groups, education and learning providers, and all stakeholders, to…

Data a Major Contributor to Continuous Improvement at Takumi Limerick

Data a Major Contributor to Continuous Improvement at Takumi Limerick

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber pictured in Takumi at the Mid-West Lean Network workshop with (from left): Robert Hernan, senior lead advisor, Enterprise Ireland; Martin Egan, managing director, Bijur Delimon International; Shane McMahon, chief technical officer and Donal Galligan, CEO, Takumi; and Tim Crowe, CEO, WrxFlo.   Judging by the high attendance at Shannon Chamber’s…

ESB Networks launches ‘Beat the Peak’ initiative

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes attended Chambers Ireland’s briefing from ESB Networks on the company’s ‘Beat the Peak’ initiative. The meeting presented a plan to work with businesses to efficiently manage electricity usage and the monetary rewards available to businesses that put in place the management plan. Read more about ESB’s initiative HERE

Creepy crypt and spooky scarecrows at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park’s pagan Halloween festival

Creepy crypt and spooky scarecrows at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park’s pagan Halloween festival

Monday 17th October 2022: Time travelling twists, creepy crypts and pagan roots are afoot at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this year for a special Halloween festival to mark the traditional Irish Samhain.    This Halloween midterm, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park will mark the festival of Samhain in its own unique way. Focusing on the old…

Irish Water continues programme of works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Ennis

Irish Water continues programme of works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Ennis

13 October 2022 – Safeguarding the water supply in Ennis is a vital focus for Irish Water with further works planned as part of its programme to drive down leakage and reduce the number of bursts and unplanned outages impacting the community.    Irish Water, in partnership with Clare County Council, is replacing over 550 meters of ageing…