Honorary Doctorate a fitting tribute for an extraordinary leader – Ei’s Michael Guinee…Shannon Chamber CEO says
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Honorary Doctorate a fitting tribute for an extraordinary leader – Ei’s Michael Guinee…Shannon Chamber CEO says

Shannon Chamber was honoured to witness the conferring of an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering on Michael Guinee, former managing director of Ei Electronics, by the University of Limerick. Chief executive Helen Downes, who attended the conferring ceremony, said she watched with pride as this fitting tribute was paid to one of the founding chairs of…

The critical role and value of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and grants emphasised at Shannon Chamber event

The critical role and value of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits and grants emphasised at Shannon Chamber event

Ian Barrett, managing director, Care About You and a director of Shannon Chamber with (from left): John Bolger, director of engineering , Siemens EDA; Dr. Wassim Derguech, co-founder and chief operating officer, FMCI; Mark O’Sullivan, partner and head of R&D incentives, BDO; and Fiona Gilchrist, R&D site engineering lead, Jaguar Land Rover Ireland (Services) Ltd….

Businesses striving to make a difference should consider B Corp certification…Shannon Chamber seminar hears
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Businesses striving to make a difference should consider B Corp certification…Shannon Chamber seminar hears

Pictured at the B Corp presentation in Ei Electronics’ Centre of Excellence (from left): Peter Murphy, marketing and CSR, Ei Electronics; Daragh Anglim, head of impact, Broadlake; Claire MacEvilly, strategic advisor, B Lab Ireland; Sinead Murphy, head of sustainability, The Shannon Airport Group; John Burke, CEO, The Armada Hotel; and Julia McCarthy, Climeaction. Photograph by…

Ireland’s premier Lean and Continuous Improvement conference attracts over 500 delegates to TUS Limerick
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Ireland’s premier Lean and Continuous Improvement conference attracts over 500 delegates to TUS Limerick

Robert Hernan, chairperson, Lean Business Ireland (LBI), on left, pictured at the Enterprise Excellence conference held in TUS Limerick with (from left): Jennifer Stratton, chairperson, Mid-West Lean Network; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers, Andrew Steele and Adam Davies, Airbus. Lean Business Ireland (LBI) hosted its annual Enterprise Excellence Conference 2025 at the…

Shannon Chamber Welcomes Increased Transatlantic Capacity
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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Increased Transatlantic Capacity

Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes has welcomed the announcement of additional seat capacity on transatlantic routes into and out of Shannon Airport. “The announcement that both Delta and United Airlines will offer additional capacity for the summer months to complement the existing choice available is most welcome. “Enhanced air access is a key enabler for…

New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber
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New President Elected to Lead Shannon Chamber

  Newly elected president of Shannon Chamber, Mark Nolan (front left), pictured with fellow directors (from row): Helen Downes and Eoin Gavin; (centre row): Ray O’Driscoll, The Shannon Airport Group, David Keating, Ei Electronics and Marlo Kearney, PPG Shannon; and (back from left): Colin MacDonald, Fine Grain Property, Eoin Hoctor, Eason Shannon; Kevin Thompstone, The…

Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon
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Lean business processes at the heart of PPG’s success in Shannon

Gerry Cahill, global operations director for OLED and dyes with PPG; Marlo Kearney, operations director, PPG (left); and Jennifer Stratton, continuous improvement engineer, Cook Medical and Mid-West Lean Network chair, at PPG’s facility in Shannon Free Zone. Photograph by Eamon Ward Agility and adaptation have been at the heart of Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG’s) operations…

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Speed is of the essence in developing a floating offshore wind sector…Ireland is 5+ years behind and falling behind by the day…Mid-West seminar hears

Minister of State Timmy Dooley with Sean Lenihan, chair of Engineers Ireland, Thomond Region; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and keynote speakers at the offshore wind energy seminar held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick (from left): Barry O’Sullivan, Úna Brosnan, Alice Whittaker, Barry Gavin, chair of Shannon Chamber’s Mid-West Sustainability Network, and Sheila Downes….

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Key considerations for hiring non-EEA talent outlined at Shannon Chamber briefing

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber (right) pictured at Shannon Airport House for the chamber’s business immigration briefing with (from left): Emer Hodges, tax director, Kim Wong, director, and Roisin Fitzpatrick, partner, immigration services, Deloitte. Photograph by Eamon Ward Given the explosion of companies looking to hire talent from non-EEA countries, which is resulting in a…

Construction of Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic begins at Limerick Landmark

Recruitment of 20 jobs now underway at Caherdavin clinic  28 September 2020:  Building has commenced on a new €2 million Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic at the former Ivan’s Bakery in Caherdavin, Limerick. Recruitment is underway for over 20 jobs across clinical and administration at the Clinic, which is expected to open by the end…