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• Pictured at the launch of ‘Jumping in the City’ at Limerick Greyhound Stadium (from left): Cllr John Crowe, Mayor of Clare; Damian McDonald, chief executive, Horse Sport Ireland; John McCarthy, sales operations & commercial manager, Limerick Greyhound Stadium; and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward. Photograph by Eamon Ward Phone : 087-2337975 e-mail : info@eamonward.com
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• Pictured at Shannon Chamber’s tourism business lunch in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick (from left): Kevin Thompstone, president and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Suzanne Boda, senior vice president, American Airlines; Niall Gibbons, chief executive, Tourism plc. Photo: Eamon Ward.
• Kevin Thompstone, president, Shannon Chamber with Suzanne Boda, senior vice president, American Airlines and Niall Gibbons, chief executive, Tourism Ireland at Shannon Chamber’s business lunch in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick. Photo: Eamon Ward.
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• Horse Sport Ireland’s Sophie Dalton and Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes join local rider Joan Greene in testing out the ground at Limerick Greyhound Stadium in advance of the Jumping in the City event which takes place on Friday, June 5. Photograph by Eamon Ward Phone : 087-2337975 e-mail : info@eamonward.com
• Photograph by Eamon Ward Phone : 087-2337975 e-mail : info@eamonward.com
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• Breaking ground on the new Modular Automation facility at Shannon (from left): Jason Quirke, MD Nautic Builders; Martin Dolan, Commercial Director, Modular Automation; Pius Collins, Contracts Manager, Nautic Builders; and Mike Lane MD Modular Automation.
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• John Morrissey (left) and Harry Storan pictured with Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber collecting the winners’ trophies on behalf of their team – Zagg International and other team members Chris Ahern and Mike Neville. The team also won return flights to Birmingham courtesty of Aer Lingusn Regional. Photo: Eamon Ward
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• Kallan (left) and Cailyn McGrath joined SkyCourt manager Pat Kelly for the launch of the free Kids Summer Camp. Photogaphy by Eamon Ward.
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• Health and wellness expert Karl Henry, keynote speaker at Shannon Chamber’s Chamber Week event is pictured with Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber at Shannon Airport. Photo: Eamon Ward.
• Pictured at Shannon Chamber’s health and well-being seminar at Shannon Airport (from left): Karl Henry, presenter; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Brenda Hickey, GECAS; and Darren Smith, Shannon Airport Duty Free. Photo: Eamon Ward.
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• Photo shows Shannon Group Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Murphy and Shannon Airport Head of Aviation Development after receiving the World Routes Marketing Award in Durban, South Africa overnight.
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• 11Nov 2014 Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber. Picture Liam Burke/Press 22
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• Brian Aherne (centre) general manager, Intel Shannon and director of Intel Network Computing Division EMEA with from left: Martin Dolan, commercial director, Modular Automation; John Barron, managing director and chairman, Reagecon Diagnostics Ltd; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Theresa O’Gorman, tax director, Grant Thornton; and Sean Burke, Enterprise Ireland at the R&D seminar held in Intel Shannon. Photo: Eamon Ward.
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• Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes pictured at Bunratty Castle Hotel with Grant Thornton’s Annemarie O’Brien and Theresa O’Gorman. Photo: Eamon Ward.
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• Hats off to new developments at Shannon Free Zone… pictured at Dromoland Castle Hotel (from left): Kevin Thompstone, president, Shannon Chamber,; Ray O’Driscoll, managing director, Shannon Commercial Properties; and Eoin Mc Manus, business director, Three. Photo: Eamon Ward.
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• Keynote speakers at the ‘Doing Business in Britain’ seminar (from left): Neil Pakey, CEO Shannon Group plc; Stephen Keogh, Keating Connolly Sellors Solicitors, Limerick; Hussein Casey, ACA, Senior Consultant, Tax Advisory, Grant Thornton; Christine Esson, UK Manager – New Market Entrants, Enterprise Ireland; Conor Kenny, Head of Investment, UK Trade & Investment; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Garret Grogan, Head of Long Term Interest Rate Trading at Bank of Ireland Global Markets; James Blakemore, Managing Director, JMB Partnership; Willie Wixted, Director, ABC Nutritionals; and Paul Caplis, Commercial Director, British-Irish Chamber of Commerce.
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Shannon Chamber doing Business in Britain Seminar. Photograph by Eamon Ward
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• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. {right} was key speaker. Also in photo are Sean Flannery, VP GECAS Shannon, (lefr) and Julie Dickerson, MD Shannon Engine Support. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 © Media Info: Dympna O’Callaghan, 0862371508
• Keynote speakers the ‘Lean in Business’ seminar (from left): Alan Keogh, plant manager, Molex Ireland; Gene Leonard, managing director, LBS Partners; Richard Keegan, manager, competitiveness department, Enterprise Ireland; Peter Willmott, Willmott Solutions Ltd; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Breda O’Toole, head of departments, business development and client networking, IDA; Elaine Daly, partner and head of business consulting, Grant Thornton; Oliver McCarthy, operations manager, Tekelek Europe Ltd; and Neil Enright, lean six sigma black belt at Molex Ireland.
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
• NEWS >>>>> NO Repro Fee.. Issued by Shannon Chamber …. 23/11/2015 NEWS, Aviation is a key cluster for Shannon, was the message emanating from Shannon Chamber’s meeting at Dromoland Castle, Co.Clare where the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohue T.D. was key speaker. – Photo: Kieran Clancy 23/11/2015 ©
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• Encouraging Shannon Chamber members to move towards bringing an event to the Shannon Region (from left): Tony Brazil, Limerick Travel and Shannon Conference & Events Bureau; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; Sean Brady, CloudAssist; and Mary Collins, Meet in Ireland team, Fáilte Ireland Pic Sean Curtin Fusionshooters.
• Neil Pakey,CEO Shannon Group Photograph by Eamon Ward
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• Shannon Chamber chief executive Helen Downes is joined by Chamber members and SkyCourt traders for the launch of the Chamber’s affinity card (from left) Kevin Mc Cafferty, Morrissey’s Butchers; Lovepreet Gill, The Park Inn by Radisson, Shannon Airport; Lijana Kizaite, Shannon Chamber; Louise Tsang, Sash Ladies Clothing; Susan Delahunty, Marcos Shoes; and Joan Hoctor, Eason. Photograph by Eamon Ward
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• REPRO FREE 29/01/2016 Conal Henry, the Chief Executive of enet pictured with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and Barry O’Halloran, CEO of BBnet at Ballyseedy, Co. Kerry at an event to mark enetÕs construction and activation of its fibre broadband network. PRESS RELEASE Taoiseach launches enetÕs showcase project that delivers 1 Gigabit-per-second broadband to homes in rural Ireland Friday, 29th January 2016 – The GovernmentÕs National Broadband Plan (NBP) to extend high-speed broadband to all of rural Ireland over the next five years was welcomed today by Conal Henry, the Chief Executive of enet, which has built a 1 Gigabit-per-second fibre broadband network in rural North Kerry to showcase its capability to deliver the NBP programme. The network was officially launched this morning by An Taoiseach, Mr. Kenny. Mr. Henry was speaking in Ballyseedy, Co. Kerry, at an event to mark the companyÕs construction and activation of its fibre broadband network. Costing Û650,000 and providing fibre-broadband connections directly to approximately 340 premises in the locality, it is enetÕs showcase project for the National Broadband Plan. ÒWeÕre not here today to promise what we will do, but to demonstrate what we have done. WeÕve funded and built this local network, and families here are now enjoying genuinely world class broadband services. Furthermore, end users have a range of service providers to choose from, a fact that is facilitated by our open access model,Ó Mr. Henry added. An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny commented: “The National Broadband Plan is an essential component of the Government’s plan to keep the recovery going by providing the necessary infrastructure for economic growth and job creation. I am pleased to launch enet’s fibre broadband network for North Kerry today which is a welcome service for this part of the country which, like much of rural Ireland, has been lagging behind for too long. The Government is determined to eliminate the digital divide bet
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• Pictured at the Shannon Chamber/Connect Ireland lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel (from left): Julie Dickerson, Shannon Chamber president; Joanna Murphy, chief executive, ConnectIreland; Paul Doddrell, chief executive, Pepper Ireland; Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber; and David Evans, managing director, North American, Canyon CTS. Photo: Eamon Ward.
• Pictured at the regional chamber networking evening in the Oakwood Arms Hotel, Shannon (from left): Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet (sponsor); Anne Morris, Limerick Chamber Skillnet (sponsor);  Eithne  O’Riordan, Bbnet (sponsor); Maura McMahon, Limerick Chamber; Anne McCabe, president, Ennis Chamber; Lijana Kizaite, Shannon Chamber; Declan Ryan, Cantor Fitzgerald (sponsor): Enda O’Halloran, Campion Insurance(sponsor). Photo: Shauna Kennedy.  
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• Job shadow participant Kathleen McAuliffe pictured in Shannon Chamber’s office with (from left): Helen Downes, chief executive, Lijana Kizaite, Cillian Griffey and Dympna O’Callaghan.
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• Front row (l-r): Dr Ann Ledwith, director, Continuing and Professional Education, UL; Thomas Caffrey, head of aviation services, Lufthansa Technik Shannon; Conor Flanagan, CEO, Atlantic Aviation Group; Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber; and Cillian Griffey, manager, Shannon Chamber Skillnet are joined by the University’s heads of department and centres at Shannon Airport. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• Gatecrashers at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic. dPhotograph by Eamon Ward
• Gatecrashers at the Shannon Chamber Golf Classic. dPhotograph by Eamon Ward
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• Cillian Griffey, Shannon Chamber Skillnet network manager, pictured at the training and development seminar held in Entry Point North Shannon with (from left); Vicky Howard, HR manager, Reagecon Diagnostics; Justine Leigh, head of learning and development, Pepper Asset Servicing and Tracey O’Halloran, simulator specialist, Entry Point North. Photograph by Eamon Ward
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  Vodafone Staff Photo’s. July 2015 – Copyright ©2015 Paul Sherwood Photography www.sherwood.ie

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  No Repro Fee With Compliments
  Wednesday 16th November 2016:
  Shannon Airport welcomes new Lufthansa Frankfurt-Shannon service
  Matthew Thomas – CEO Shannon Group, Declan Power – Head of Avation and Andrew Murphy – Chief Commericial Officer Shannon Group Shannon Airport , pictured as Shannon is set to get its first ever scheduled Lufthansa air service next summer when the airline introduces a new Shannon to Frankfurt route.
  The service will operate weekly on Saturday’s from the 29th April to the 28th October using an A319 aircraft.
  Pic. Brian Arthur

  Lufthansa announcement marks new departure for Shannon Airport

  Welcoming the announcement Matthew Thomas, Chief Executive, Shannon Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Lufthansa to Shannon with their first scheduled service. This is a significant milestone for our airport and region by one of the world’s major airlines.

  “Germany is Ireland’s third-largest source of visitors and the addition of this new Frankfurt Main service is great news for the Irish tourism industry along the west coast and beyond as Shannon Airport will provide German holidaymakers with a gateway to the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way and Irish holidaymakers with an opportunity to explore a wonderful part of Germany. We look forward to working with the team at Lufthansa and our Irish Tourism industry partners to ensure the success of the new service.”

  Said Andreas Köster, Senior Director Sales UK, Ireland and Iceland Lufthansa Group: “We are very happy to announce this new non-stop flight directly to the heart of Germany. Customers from the Western part of Ireland will travel in in just a bit more than two hours to Frankfurt. It will connect our hub and offer a smooth connection to some intercontinental destinations such as Johannesburg, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo or Singapore.”

  This is the second new service to be announced at Shannon Airport in just over four weeks. Last month SAS announced a new Stockholm-Shannon service fo

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  Helena Doody, Tracy Hegarty, Kate O’Connell, Shannon College of Hotel Managment with Dermott Kelly and John Gavin Owner/Directors Shannon Springs attending the Corporate Lunch at the newly renovated Shannon Springs Hotel and launch of the new wok station and lunch time buffet menu. Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  Business leaders share team tactics at Shannon Chamber President’s Lunch in Dromoland Castle Hotel (l-r): Sean Flannery, executive vice president technical, GECAS; Julie Dickerson, president, Shannon Chamber; Michael Ryan, Tipperary hurling manager; and Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber. Photo: Eamon Ward.

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  Cillian Griffey, network manager, Shannon Chamber Skillnet (2nd from left) pictured at the launch of Skillnets Statement of Strategy with (L-R): Anne Morris, Limerick Chamber Skillnet; Sean Mythen, Wexford Chamber Skillnet; Sara Mullally, Waterford Chamber Skillnet; Paul Healy, Skillnets; Aoife Dunne, Biznet Cork Skillnet; and Jackie Ryan, County Tipperary Skillnet. Photo: Michael Donnelly.

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  The TEDX speakers with Paul O’Toole (CEO SOLAS) L-R: Adam Harris, AsIAm.ie; Brendan Kavanagh, Olive Learning; Margaret Reilly, CTR Manufacturing; Michael Mooney, SOLAS eCollege; Patrick Jordan, owner, Atlantic Aviation Group; Paul O’Toole; Mairead Healy, Future Voices; and Mairead Crosby , IBEC Mid-West.

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  Join David Wallace & Luke Fitzgerald for the Golf Voyager ‘Algarve Golf Challenge 2017’.
  At the launch of the Golf Voyager ‘Algarve Challenge 2017’ were rugby legend, David Wallace & Fintan Ward (COO of Golf Voyager). David will captain ‘Team Munster’ with his former Irish & Lions teammate, Luke Fitzgerald leading ‘Team Leinster’ from Friday 27th to Monday 30th January 2017. There are a limited number of places still available and the event is open to all golfers (Aged 18+). A four-ball tournament with over €4000 in prizes will be run concurrently with the team event. If you fancy traveling to Vilamoura for 3 nights B&B and 2 rounds of golf at the 5* Vila Sol Resort, contact Limerick based company Golf Voyager on 061-293533 to be part of a great weekend for just €299pp.

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  Please Credit : Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  The Shannon Estuary’s existing significance and future potential as shipping corridor of European scale was unfurled by students across the counties of Clare, Kerry and Limerick as Salesians College Pallaskenry claimed the second, biennial Compass Transition Year Schools Competition.

  Salesians College Pallaskenry, team captain Nathan Goldberg his presented with the award by Sean Kelly MEP.

  The final of the Shannon Foynes Port Company competition, devised to give students a deeper understanding of its and the estuary’s potential, was attended by over 300 people as All-Ireland winging player and manager Davy Fitzgerald presented the winners with the top prize of a €2,000 cheque for their school and ipads for each of the team members.

  Held at the Foynes Aviation & Maritime Museum, the Compass (Creating Our Marine, Ports and Schools Synergy) Transition Year Schools Competition drew entries from across the estuary counties, which were whittled down to just six schools – St. Patrick’ Comprehensive, Shannon, Co. Clare; Causeway Comprehensive, Co. Kerry; Salesian College, Pallaskenry; Colaiste Mhuire Askeaton; Castletroy College and Laurel Hill Secondary School from Limerick.

  Photo: Sean Curtin True Media.

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  19/2/2017 With Compliments. Booking holidays early this year is essential, with last minute deals set to be few and far between, due to the rush to snap up holidays in the most popular destinations, organisers of the Holiday Show 2017, in association with Shannon Airport, have stated. Attending this years show in the UL Arena at the weekend were Ciara O’Brien from American Holidays sitting in a Formula 1 simulator car promoting th event with Declan Power, FlyShannon.ie.

  The show is the biggest of its kind outside of Dublin and will provide holidaymakers with all the answers and tips regarding their holiday, whether it’s for their annual holiday, a short break or honeymoon. Photograph Liam BurkePress 22

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  NO REPRO FEES
  Shannon Group starts work on €10m high spec office block to facilitate major inward investment and employment
  55,000 sq ft building creates first space for new tenants in Shannon Free Zone as part of wider €25m investment programme
  Minister Pat Breen launches build with sod turning
  The inward investment potential of the Shannon Free Zone is set to be significantly boosted following the sod-turning today by Shannon Commercial Properties for a €10 million state-of-the-art new office block.
  The high-spec 55,000 sq ft facility, built to LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design) Gold standards and located on the newly named Airport Avenue, is the first speculative new-build by Shannon Commercial Properties, a Shannon Group Plc company. The build is part of a €25 million first phase redevelopment programme at the Free Zone.

  Pictured turning the sod in Shannon Free Zone are L-R Ray O’Driscoll, Managing Director of Shannon Commercial Properties, Pat Breen, Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Rose Hynes, Chairman Shannon Group and Matthew Thomas, CEO Shannon Group.Pic Arthur Ellis.

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  No repro fee- upskilling the mid west – 06/03/2017,
  From left to right: Cillian Griffey – Shannon Chamber Skillnet, Minister of State for Employment and Small Businesss, Pat Breen TD, Paul Healy – CEO Skillnet, Helen Downes – CEO Shannon Chamber
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  29/03/2017

  The first European airport sensory room developed for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, was officially opened today at Shannon Airport.
  In the latest in a long list of aviation firsts on a global, European and national scale developed at Shannon, the sensory room, off the airport’s Departure Lounge, will offer a relaxing environment for passengers ahead of their flight.

  Pictured at the official opening of the Sensory Room are, back row, broadcaster Marty Morrissey along with Mitchell Slattery, aged 7, from Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, and front row, Rose Hynes, Shannon Group Chairman, Cathal Commane, aged 5, from Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare, Joe Stanford, aged 10, from St Conaires National School, Shannon, and Matthew Thomas, Chief Executive, Shannon Group.
  Photo: Diarmuid Greene / True Media

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  **NO REPRO FEE** Irish Aviation Authority Chief Executive – Eamonn Brennan, Entry Point North Ireland Managing Director – Austin Hallahan & Entry Point North Chief Executive – Anne Kathrine Jensen, watch a demonstration of the new Air Traffic Control Tower Simulator at Dublin Air Traffic Control Centre (ATCC) today. Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  REPRO FREE 16/06/2017

  -Fáilte Ireland Unveils Route for New Shannon Estuary Way
  -Pilot Scheme to Develop Touring Routes off Wild Atlantic Way

  Pictured during the launch of the Shannon Estuary Way at Glin Pier, Co. Limerick, is Minister of State for Tourism and Sport and Limerick County T.D. Patrick O’Donovan along with Fiona Monaghan, Fáilte Ireland’s Head of the Wild Atlantic Way.
  Photo: Diarmuid Greene / True Media

  Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Patrick O’Donovan today unveiled the route for the Shannon Estuary Drive – the first in what is hoped to be a series of drives which will be developed by Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with local stakeholders to encourage visitors to discover the variety of inland visitor experiences as they travel along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Shannon Estuary is a large tidal estuary on the west coast of Ireland where Ireland’s longest river – the Shannon joins the Atlantic Ocean.

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  Selling Simplified Inc. (PRNewsFoto/Selling Simplified)

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  Billy McMahon,Tax Director Grant Thornton, Ian Barrett and Prof Sheila Killian ,Kemmy Business school at the Shannon Chamber Budget Briefing with Grant Thornton at the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday morning. Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  Mid West Lean Network Conference 2017. Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  2017 review – poster with an inscription on a blue background. Time to summarize and plan goals for the next year. Business background.

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  Photo Credit : Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  Apprenticeship on compass as education or training concept (3D Rendering)

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  REPRO FREE
  05/03/2018
  Pictured (L-R) welcoming the project are Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland, John McGrath corporate vice president quality, regulatory, clinical, Edwards Lifesciences, Minister Heather Humphreys alongside Joe Nuzzolese, corporate vice president, global supply chain Edwards Lifesciences.

  Edwards Lifesciences Corporation to open operations in the Mid-West of Ireland, with an expected investment totaling €80m and 600 new jobs. The global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today announced that the company, headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, has chosen the Mid-West of Ireland for the location of a new plant to manufacture delivery components for its transcatheter heart valve therapies. This new addition to Edwards’ global supply network, which includes a similar existing facility in the United States, will initially be configured to support the manufacturing of therapies that enable minimally invasive procedures on patients’ aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves, where open heart surgery would previously have been the norm.
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  25/04/18 REPRO FREE
  Mark O’Connell W2 Consulting and Matthew Thomas CEO Shannon Group announcing a new report showing Shannon Group’s role as a major driver of economic growth in Ireland has been revealed in a new report that shows it supports 46,000 jobs, generates an economic impact of €3.6 billion per year and contributes €1.1 billion in Exchequer returns.

  The report highlights the Shannon Group as a key economic engine, delivering for the region and confirms its pivotal role as a catalyst for achieving the Government’s ambition for a more balanced distribution of growth in Ireland as set out in the National Planning Framework (NPF). The report was compiled by strategic research consultants W2 Consulting.

  The semi-state company, which was formed in 2014, comprises Shannon Airport, Ireland’s second largest long-haul airport; Shannon Commercial Properties, one of Ireland’s largest commercial property owners/developers and Shannon Heritage, Ireland’s largest operator of tourist attractions. The W2 Consulting report is based on 2016 data.

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  Omniplex Cinemas are to open a Five Screen Cinema at Skycourt Shannon in Early 2019. Pictured at the announcement are Pat Kelly, Manager Skycourt and Stephen Moroney, Regional Manager, Omniplex. Photograph by Eamon Ward

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  Pat Breen, Minister for Trade, Business & Employment and Helen Downes, Shannon Chamber CEO are shown around the facility by John Barron, managing director of Reagecon Diagnostics at the launch of Reagecon’s new product range for Life Sciences, Environmental and Geology markets. Reagecon, based in Shannon, is the World’s largest producer of physical and chemical standards. (NO REPRO FEES)

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  Chambers Ireland and its network of Chambers from around the country gathered in Dublin today for the first Chamber Network Budget Dialogue, where they called on Government to ensure that investments committed to as part of the National Development Plan are delivered on as part of Budget 2019. Chambers also called on Government to tackle the high cost of doing business and general high cost of living across Ireland. Pictured are Aebhric McGibney, Public & International Affairs Director Dublin Chamber, Peter Byrne, Chief Executive of South Dublin Chamber, Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs and Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland.
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  05/11/2018
  Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD who officially opened the new in-patient specialist palliative care facility and the re-developed Nursing Home at Milford Care Centre, Limerick, pictured here with Milford Care Centre chief executive Pat Quinlan, Sr Mary Flanagan, province leader LCM and Pat Gilmartin, Chairperson of Milford Care Centre Board.
  The new Hospice, which serves Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary, contains 34 beds, all single room configuration, and four (4) overnight rooms for families, and involved an investment of over €12m, of which the Health Service Executive (HSE) funded €1.5m. The balance is being made from a variety of sources including voluntary fundraising, philanthropic support, Little Company of Mary, grants, and both corporate and private donations.
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• Shannon becomes first Irish airport to introduce eduroam wifi Secure global wifi system for third level will enable students, researchers and staff stay campus-connected while at airport DATE: Shannon Airport has recorded another first after rolling out eduroam – the secure global wifi roaming service for the international research and education community. Over 1billion authentications happen every year on eduroam, which securely connects students, staff, and researchers around the world to the Internet, enabling them to access all their academic activities while on campus or on the move. Shannon is the first Irish airport to introduce eduroam wifi (education roaming), adding to the 12,000 locations across 101 countries worldwide where it operates. By just opening their laptop or smartphone, those from participating institutions around the world have Internet connectivity – across their own third level campus, when visiting other participating institutions and in public places, now including Shannon Airport. Pictured at Shannon Airport are Shubham Rohilla, India, Andrew Murphy, Managing Director Shannon Airport, Kennedy Akubueze, Nigeria, Muhammad Hasnain, Pakistan, Brian Boyle,Technical Services Director, HEAnet, Ian Chiam, Malaysia, Alan Barry, IT Manager, LIT, Melinda Koji, Hungary, Fiona McKie, International office, LIT, Spencer Sudds, Canada and Ibeabuchi Chimezie Kingsley ,Nigeria .Pic Arthur Ellis.
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• Helen Downes , CEO Shannon Chamber of Commerce , Caroline Currid, Performance Psychologist, Patrick Jordan, Atlantic Aviation, Mary Considine , Acting CEO Shannon Group and Shane O’Neill, Atlantic Aviation at Shannon Chamber Lunch in Dromoland. Photograph by Eamon Ward
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• Pictured on the roof of Universal House getting a birds-eye view of the Shannon Free Zone during a break in filming for the RTE Nationwide 60th anniversary special on Shannon Free Zone, airing this Friday 31st May at 7pm are from left: Nandi O’Sullivan, Head of Communications, Shannon Group, Mary Kennedy, RTE Nationwide Presenter and Ray O’Driscoll, Managing Director of Shannon Group’s property company, Shannon Commercial Properties.
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• Pictured at the Aviation Industry Awards 2019, in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road 12/07/2019
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• 1-8-19 Milford Hospice Harvest Fair Launch. Picture: Keith Wiseman
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• 12-8-19 Milford Hospice Harvest Fair, Handbags and Glad Rags’ Picture: Keith Wiseman
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• 02/10/2019 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN Aviation and enterprise policy must be linked to achieve balanced regional development targets – Copenhagen Economics Assessment of Irish aviation markets recommends range of government supports and interventions amid concerns of regional impactReport finds that establishing post-Brexit hub access to Frankfurt Airport would add a potential GDP contribution of €412 million to Mid-West/West regionDominance of Dublin Airport at the expense of other Irish airports is striking. Pic shows ( l to r ) Christian Jervelund, Managing Partner, Copenhagen Economics, Dr Catriona Cahill, Chief Economist, Limerick Chamber and Eoin Ryan, President, Limerick Chamber. Intensified competition between Irish airports over passengers and airlines will have severe consequences for economic activity and jobs outside the Greater Dublin Area, a report by international economic consultants has warned.  The report by Denmark’s Copenhagen Economics found that significant capacity expansion planned for Dublin Airport will make it very difficult for other airports to maintain current routes and passenger levels.  It also means that other airports will not be able to act as a catalyst for regional growth as foreseen in Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Enterprise Plan.  The report was commissioned by Limerick Chamber and supported by Shannon, Ennis and Galway Chambers in response to the need for enhanced direct air connectivity into the regions to support business and, not least, foreign direct investment.  Collectively these four Chambers represent 1,358 members supporting 105,500 jobs across the Mid-West and West. PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLPHOTOGRAPHY.IE
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• 29/04/2015 Stephen Keogh, CSG Solicitors. Picture: Alan Place/FusionShooters.
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• Selective focus of pencil,clock and notebook written with 2020 review on white wooden background.
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• 22/07/2021 NO REPRO FEE, MAXWELLS DUBLIN OLED Material Manufacturing Ltd. (OM2) and PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that they are embarking on a multi-million-euro capital investment that is expected to create up to 100 high-tech jobs at a new Shannon manufacturing site.  Pictured at Government Buildings are (L-R) An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD; Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland; Austin McCabe, Director, OLED Material Manufacturing Limited; and Gerry Cahill, PPG Plant Manager, Shannon. PIC: NO FEE, MAXWELLS
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• 010722 Emma Dobbyn Sales & Marketing Director CoMotion with Eoin Gavin, President Shannon Chamber of Commerce. Pic Arthur Ellis.
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• 120922 Shannon Airport says “Bon Voyage” as inaugural Paris flight takes to the skies Monday 12 September 2022: There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today. There was an air of excitement at the departures gate for passengers bound for Orly Airport, as the first flight to Paris took off for the city of lights. Shannon’s new carrier Vueling is part of the IAG group that owns Aer Lingus. Orly Airport is the nearest airport to the centre of Paris, just 13km from the city. It is the second largest airport in France and provides onward connections to major European cities and Middle Eastern countries. Pic Arthur Ellis.
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• **NO REPRO FEE** Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon diversifies portfolio in Ireland with launch of new aircraft engine facility Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) is continuing its rapid growth trajectory in Ireland with the launch today of its new Engine Parts & Accessories Repair facility in Shannon, which has already created 25 new jobs. The state-of-the-art facility is part of a wider diversification strategy, enabling the company to expand its portfolio by including Engine Manifolds among its specialist services. LTTS is actively seeking to recruit more engineers and mechanics as the company grows and diversifies. Pictured at the launch of the new LTTS facility in Shannon: Michael Malewski, CEO, LTTS, (centre) with Mary Buckley, Interim CEO, IDA, and Minister of State Kieran O’Donnell TD. Photograph by Eamon Ward
• **NO REPRO FEE** Uisce Eireann is delighted to have commenced work on upgrading wastewater infrastructure in Ballina and Newport. These €19m new infrastructure projects will eliminate the discharge of poorly treated wastewater into the receiving waters resulting in improved water quality. Pictured at a photocall in Ballina on Wednesday afternoon to mark the commencement of these works were Denis and Christopher O’Meara, Ballina/Killaloe District Anglers, Seamus Glynn, Program Manager Uisce Éireann, Alan Kelly TD, Cllr Phyll Bugler, Cllr Roger Kennedy , Cathaoirleach Tipperary County Council , Joe MacGrath, CEO Tipperary County Council, Paul Fallon, Portfolio Manager Uisce Éireann, Cllr Fiona Bonfield. Photograph by Eamon Ward
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• 9/May/2023 OM2 PPG exterior Photograph Liam Burke/Press 22
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• **NO REPRO FEE** The Children of Dr Brendan O’Regan, from left Andrew O’Regan,Geraldine Guilfoyle, Margaret O’Regan, Carmel O’Regan and Declan O’Regan at the unveiling of the Bronze Sculpture of Dr Brendan O’Regan by Shannon Chamber of Commerce President Eoin Gavin at Sixmilebridge Town Square on Monday afternoon. Photograph by Eamon Ward Further information from Dympna O’Callaghan 0862371508 pr@shannonchamber.ie
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• The sky’s the limit for local Irish brands in Shannon Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area called Curated. Pictured left to right is Yvonne Daly (Mervue), Evan Talty (Wild Irish Seaweed), Chantelle Keane, Danielle Kenneally and Aisling Kenneally (Wix & Wax Ireland) and Orla Kenny (Seabody),whose products are all featured in Duty Free’s new Curated section. IMAGE NO REPRO FEE.
• The sky’s the limit for local Irish brands in Shannon Duty Free’s new Beauty, Living and Wellness area called Curated. Pictured left to right is Yvonne Daly (Mervue), Evan Talty (Wild Irish Seaweed), Chantelle Keane, Danielle Kenneally and Aisling Kenneally (Wix & Wax Ireland) and Orla Kenny (Seabody),whose products are all featured in Duty Free’s new Curated section. IMAGE NO REPRO FEE.
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• News 15102923. No Repro Fee. Uisce Eireann and Clean Coasts are urging the public to continue to ‘Think Before You Flush’ as alarmingly a recent survey has revealed an increase in the disposal of wipes and other sanitary products down the toilet. . Those aged under 35 are almost twice as likely to dispose of products down the toilet, compared to those aged over 35, and almost three times as likely compared to those over 55. Pictured are Mary O’ Hara, Uisce Eireann, June Curtin, Think Before You Flush Ambassador and Sinead McCoy, Coastal Communities Manger, Clean Coasts. Photo Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography.
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