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Shannon & China links have potential for further growth

*Mr Chen Jinshan, member of the Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and director of Lin-gang Special Area Administration (centre) pictured with members of the delegation, Shannon Chamber president Eoin Gavin, CEO Helen Downes and director Kevin Thompstone, and Shannon Chamber member companies, FMCI, Tekelek and AGC Instruments during his visit to Shannon Chamber. …

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O’Driscoll joins Board of Shannon Chamber

Business / By Páraic McMahon

Chief Operating Officer of Shannon Group, Ray O’Driscoll has been appointed to the Board of Shannon Chamber.

Route recovery plan needed for businesses reliant on Shannon Airport traffic

Business / By Páraic McMahon

*Kevin Thompstone. Photograph: Joe Buckley A clear plan for route recovery for services to Shannon Airport needs to be identified to safeguard the hundreds of jobs reliant on air traffic in the region.

Eddie leaves behind incredible legacy on Clare’s aviation story

News / By Páraic McMahon

Founder of the Shannon Aviation Museum and Atlantic Air Adventures, Edward Ryan has died with many tributes highlighting the legacy he has left on aviation in the county.

Restarting debate on Shannon Airport returning to DAA ranks ‘a distraction’ during pandemic

Business, News / By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Joe Buckley Beginning a debate on the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) regaining ownership of Shannon Airport would serve as a “distraction” in the current climate.

Shannon’s cargo potential has been left untapped

Business, News / By Páraic McMahon

Cargo’s potential at Shannon Airport has not been maximised, a Clare TD has stated.

Mid-West needs to be ‘shouting loudly’ for Shannon Airport rail link

News / By Páraic McMahon

*Photograph: Joe Buckley Loud support for the addition of a rail spur to Shannon Airport needs to stem from the entire Mid-West region.

Shannon’s survival dependent on return of routes & multi-annual funding

2 Comments / Business, News / By Páraic McMahon

*Launching the business case for a multi-annual, fully-funded regional air access recovery and growth plan for regional airports: (front) Stephen Keogh, president Shannon Chamber and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, president, Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) with (back l-r): Dermot Kelly, chair, Shannon branch IHF; Darragh McAllister, incoming president, Ennis Chamber; Donnacha Hurley. President, Limerick Chamber; and Ken …

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Three new appointments to Shannon Chamber Board

Business, Home, News / By Páraic McMahon

Three new appointments have been made to Shannon Chamber’s board of directors.

No formal approach from Council on The Venue since public meeting

Home, News / By Paraic McMahon

*Kevin Thompstone. Photograph: Joe Buckley One week on from a highly charged public meeting surrounding the future of The Venue in Shannon, no formal approach has been made by Clare County Council regarding the project.

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