TUS will generate €420 million p/a for local economy Ireland’s first transregional university – Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest – a university whose development largely occurred against a backdrop of a global pandemic, has been officially opened. TUS comprises a student population of more than 14,000 and a staff complement of approximately…
#Stay and Win campaign to attract visitors to Clare, Limerick and Galway Monday 4th October 2021: Shannon Group and Ennis, Limerick, Shannon and Galway Chambers of Commerce have teamed up on an exciting initiative designed to stimulate hotel bookings and highlight the range of air services available from Shannon Airport. A new innovative #StayAndWin…
Minister of State for Further Education and Skills Niall Collins has today (Friday) welcomed the establishment of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. This is the third technological university in the country, following the establishment of TU Dublin and MTU. Speaking today, Minister Collins said: “The establishment of our newest TU is another…
Attendees at Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Lean Network’s fifth virtual workshop for 2021 heard how Cook Ireland’s Continuous Improvements (CI) journey has gained momentum since the company first considered introducing CI in 2016. The webinar was sponsored by Crystal Lean Solutions, whose managing director Maria Ryan described Cook Ireland’s approach to the entire CI journey as…
With climate change and sustainability now high-agenda topics for individuals and companies, Shannon Chamber engaged world-renowned expert on the Circular Economy, Catherine Weetman, to address members on the topic at a recent webinar. An international speaker, workshop facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps businesses, social enterprises and community groups to use circular economy approaches to…
Shannon Chamber HR is a dedicated HR and Employment Law Support Service for members of Shannon Chamber provided in partnership with Adare Human Resource Management, experts in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety at preferential rates. From today, 30th September, the suspension of an employee’s right to seek redundancy is being lifted….
September 28, 2021: Irish Water, working in partnership with Clare County Council continue to work on the construction stage of the major upgrade to the New Doolough Water Treatment plant that serves the West Clare regional water supply scheme. Outlining the upgrade, Regional Operations Lead for Irish Water, Duane O’Brien explained: “We had a slight…
In welcoming the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, that Pádraig Ó Céidigh is the new Chairperson designate of the Board of Shannon Group Plc, the CEOs of Shannon and Ennis Chambers, Helen Downes and Margaret O’Brien, said that his appointment is welcome and that he brings the ideal credentials to this…
Tuesday 28th September 2021: Mary Considine, CEO, Shannon Group plc, has today welcomed the appointment of Pádraig Ó Céidigh as the new Chairperson designate of the Board of Shannon Group. The announcement was made today by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD. Mr. Ó Céidigh will take up his new role as Chairperson for…
The collective Chambers of Commerce of Shannon, Ennis, Galway and Limerick and the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) welcome the news that the transatlantic connections from Shannon Airport to New York/Newark and Philadelphia offered by United and American Airlines are scheduled to resume from March and May 2022 respectively on a seasonal basis. “The return of…
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