Shannon news

16 Feb

New Shannon Group chair faces ‘enormous task’ leading airport back on pathway to growth: Deputy Joe Carey

Clare TD Joe Carey has welcomed the appointment of businessman Aaron Forde as chairperson of the Shannon Group. Deputy Carey, who is chair of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, said Mr Forde faces a “mammoth task” ahead as he prepares to try and steer the group through these turbulent times and back on a pathway […]

18 Jan

€100,000 funding hike for six popular trails and walkways across Clare: Deputy Joe Carey

Six popular local walking trails have been granted almost €100,000 to upgrade their facilities. Local Fine Gael TD Joe Carey confirmed that six Clare projects will receive a total of €95,715 under Measure 1 of the Government’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Welcoming the funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development Deputy Carey said: “This stream […]

27 Oct

25 new hi-tech jobs is very welcome and timely ‘vote of confidence’ in Shannon: Deputy Joe Carey

Clare TD Joe Carey has welcomed the news that a leading US hi-tech safety company has chosen Shannon as its European headquarters, with the creation of 25 new jobs. Exida, which specialises in functional safety, industrial cybersecurity and alarm management, is establishing a new Centre of Excellence at the Gateway Hub, creating 25 roles over the […]

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