Humphreys urges businesses to tackle Brexit head on

Humphreys urges businesses to tackle Brexit head on

Minister appeals to businesses to act now to help protect themselves and their workers. State supports can provide assurance and confidence. Appeal made on a visit to Keelings, a family-owned business who have used a number of State supports to help them in their Brexit preparations. Keelings employ over 2,300 people and sell produce in…

OMNIPLEX SECURE PERMISSION FOR 6-SCREEN CINEMA AT SKYCOURT, SHANNON

OMNIPLEX SECURE PERMISSION FOR 6-SCREEN CINEMA AT SKYCOURT, SHANNON

€2m Cinema Project to Commence Next Month 21st August 2019: The Force will be strong in Shannon this December with news that Omniplex Cinemas will be open at Skycourt in time for STAR WARS IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER.   Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinemas said ‘Having recently announced plans for an expanded 6…

Shannon Group 5K set to raise funds for charity

Shannon Group staff have raised over €278 K for charities since 2014 Wednesday, 14 August 2019:  Shannon Group, in conjunction with Shannon Chamber, is encouraging people throughout the Shannon region to come out in force to partake in a Charity 5k run/walk to raise funds for Shannon Group’s Charity Partners, Irish Cancer Society and Limerick…

New tourism targets set after projected revenue and visitor numbers reached seven years early

New tourism targets set after projected revenue and visitor numbers reached seven years early

The Government is to revise upwards it projections for visitor numbers and revenue after targets previously published have been overtaken seven years in advance. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, along with the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD, have now adopted increased performance targets for tourism…

Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Local Government Awards Shortlist showcases ingenuity and ambition

Chambers Ireland today revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019.   In its 16th year, the Awards features a total of 22 Local Authorities shortlisted over 16 categories, including a new addition, ‘Age Friendly Initiative’, which showcases Local Authorities’ efforts to make Ireland a great place in which to grow old.  …

Focus Ireland announce King John’s Castle to host Shine A Light Night 2019

Focus Ireland announce King John’s Castle to host Shine A Light Night 2019

Bord Gáis Energy confirms sponsorship of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light Night 2019      The rate of homelessness in Limerick is increasing at an alarming rate with 265 adults currently without a home. In response, Bord Gáis Energy has confirmed the extension of its longstanding partnership with homelessness charity, Focus Ireland, to sponsor its annual fundraising initiative – Shine A Light Night.     On Friday October 18, the eighth annual…

Taoiseach and Minister Breen address Forum on Sustainable Development Goals

Taoiseach and Minister Breen address Forum on Sustainable Development Goals

Dublin, 30th July The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD, addressed the Sustainable Development Goals Stakeholder Forum on July 30th on the progress Ireland and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has made towards achieving our Sustainable Development…

Ministers Ross and Griffin welcome Ryder Cup 2026

Ministers Ross and Griffin welcome Ryder Cup 2026

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, along with Brendan Griffin, the Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Tourism, today welcomed the news that golf’s major team competition, The Ryder Cup, is returning to Ireland in 2026. Minister Ross said that Adare Manor in Co Limerick hosting the event would…

Minister Humphreys announces Taking Care of Business event, which will bring more than 25 State bodies and services together to offer advice to small businesses in the Midlands

Businesses and entrepreneurs called on to register for event showcasing the advice on regulations and supports for small businesses from a diverse mix of State bodies   Free half day event will allow existing businesses and entrepreneurs starting new businesses to meet experts from a range of public bodies   Opportunity for small business owners…