In Remembrance of Brendan Roche, Chair of Shannon Business Watch
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In Remembrance of Brendan Roche, Chair of Shannon Business Watch

It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the tragic passing of Brendan Roche, Quality-EHS-Training Manager at Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS). As recently as April, Brendan was instrumental in assisting the Chamber in relaunching the Shannon Business Watch Scheme, following the hosting of the initial meeting at LTTS in Shannon. On behalf of…

Shannon Chamber Golf Classic a Resounding Success at Shannon Golf Club
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Shannon Chamber Golf Classic a Resounding Success at Shannon Golf Club

Enjoying the atmosphere at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic 2025 in Shannon Golf Club (from left): Leo Clancy, chief executive, Ei Electronics (anchor sponsor); Mike Corry,  general manager, Shannon Golf Club; Dr. Michael Guinee, chairman and former chief executive, Ei Electronics; Helen Downes, CEO and Mark Nolan, president, Shannon Chamber. Photo by Eamon Ward  …

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Shannon Chamber Welcomes Government Approval to Unlock €1.5 Billion in National Training Fund

Shannon Chamber welcomes the announcement by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, that he has received approval from Government  to draft legislation amending the National Training Fund (NTF) Act. This important step will enable the release of a €1.5 billion funding package for the tertiary education sector, announced…

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 CEO 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 Shannon…

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…