Clare Chambers Welcome Appointment of new CEO of Clare County Council

Clare Chambers Welcome Appointment of new CEO of Clare County Council

The chief executives of Shannon and Ennis Chambers of Commerce, Helen Downes and Margaret O’Brien, welcome the appointment of Gordon Daly as Clare County Council’s new chief executive. Wishing him every success in this important leadership role for County Clare, both Chamber leaders said they look forward to working closely with Mr Daly and engaging…

Egg-citement at Shannon Airport as over 123,000 passengers eggs-pected to hop on a plane this Easter

Egg-citement at Shannon Airport as over 123,000 passengers eggs-pected to hop on a plane this Easter

Tuesday 15th April 2025: With Easter only a hop away, egg-cited staff at Shannon Airport are eggs-pecting a busy Easter season as they prepare for over 123,000 passengers to hop on planes at Shannon over its busiest holiday period so far this year. CEO of The Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said: “Our teams across the…

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply following a burst water main in Killaloe

Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply following a burst water main in Killaloe

12 April 2025 – Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply as quickly as possible to impacted customers following a burst in Killaloe.   As a result, homes and businesses in Killaloe and surrounding areas may be experiencing disruptions to their water supply.   Expert water service crews have been dispatched and are carrying out…

Six West Aviation Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Its Evolution and Future Vision

Six West Aviation Unveils New Brand Identity Reflecting Its Evolution and Future Vision

Shannon, Ireland – April 8th, 2025 – Six West Aviation, a global leader in flight operations and asset management for the aviation leasing industry, is proud to unveil its refreshed brand identity, marking a new chapter in the company’s continued growth and innovation. The rebrand introduces a bold new logo, refined colour palette, contemporary typeface…

Ireland is more than a location – it’s an ecosystem for extraordinary…says IDA chief

Ireland is more than a location – it’s an ecosystem for extraordinary…says IDA chief

Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council and Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland (fourth left) pictured at the Shannon Chamber lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel with (from left): Eoin Gavin, president, Mark Nolan, vice-president, and Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Colin MacDonald, founder and CEO, Fine Grain Property. Photograph by Eamon Ward A comment…

Over 600 job seekers attend Shannon Jobs Fair

Over 600 job seekers attend Shannon Jobs Fair

Councillor Alan O’Callaghan, Cathaoirleach, Clare County Council, pictured at the Jobs Fair in Westpark Innovation Campus Shannon with (from left): Tadgh O’Leary, principal officer at the Department of Social Protection; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; Colin MacDonald, CEO, Fine Grain Property, event hosts; and Jason Murphy, director of social development, Clare County Council. Photograph by…

Shannon Municipal District Grant Schemes 2025

Shannon Municipal District Grant Schemes 2025

Shannon Municipal District invite applications for grant assistance under the following grant schemes: Small Community Grant Scheme 2025 New Support Scheme for Public Realm Initiatives and Amenity Projects 2025 Communities within the Shannon Municipal District may apply for these grants. Check the map below to ensure your community is within the Shannon Municipal District. The objective of…

Shannon Airport unveils two new services and an extra 190,000 seats for summer ‘25, up 11%

Shannon Airport unveils two new services and an extra 190,000 seats for summer ‘25, up 11%

Monday, 31st March 2025: Shannon Airport has today (Monday 31st March ’25) unveiled its summer 2025 schedule, featuring two new services and a substantial increase of 190,000 seats, 11% ahead of 2024 services. This summer the airport will operate 36 services to 11 countries, including a brand-new twice weekly service to the Portuguese island of…

Sustainability focus is path to carbon neutrality for organisations

Sustainability focus is path to carbon neutrality for organisations

Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Airport, pictured at the Mid-West Sustainability Network workshop held in Element Six with (from left): Richard Park, engineering manager, Element Six; Barry Gavin, network chair; Liam Morris, global CAaaS technical lead, Climeaction; Padraic McElwee, head of enterprise, LEO Clare; and Barry Bowen, industrial business lead, Climeaction. Photograph by Eamon Ward Sustainability…