This year’s SuperValu TidyTowns awards for the Mid West region were presented today, 29 November, at a prize-giving ceremony in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis. The winners were presented with their awards by Ms. Jan O’Sullivan T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and Leonard Fay, Regional Manager with SuperValu, proud sponsors of the competition. Also joining the Minister on stage was Mr John King, Assistant Chief Executive, Shannon Development.
To meet the growing demand for pre Christmas entertainment, Shannon Heritage is delighted to present ‘Christmas at the Castle Evenings’ which commence on Saturday, December 1ST at 8.00 pm and run on selected dates until Sunday, December 23rd.
delegation from the People’s Republic of China
Shannon Development has warmly welcomed the decision of Special Olympics Ireland to return to Limerick for its 2014 National Special Olympics Games. The decision, taken at the weekend, follows a very successful 2010 Special Olympics in Limerick and underpins Limerick’s attractiveness as a location of choice for major sporting events and festivals
The Halloween Holiday adventure takes place at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Bank Holiday Monday (October 29th 2012) from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm. This year’s Halloween horror promises to be an action packed adventure with lots of spooky tricks and scary treats for all the family.
Mouth-watering menu of Shannon region tourism activities to be unveiled at the RDS
Shannon region expects bumper ‘tourism’ harvest from
The National Ploughing Championships
Kerry entrepreneurs continue to punch above their weight” says Shannon Development CEO
Budding ‘Bill Gates’ and ‘Mark Zuckerbergs’ in Offaly are being given a unique opportunity to learn computer coding skills for free at the Birr Technology Centre this Autumn. The
Celebrate Harvest Day at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and gain a unique insight into farming techniques from a bygone age
Welcoming County Clare’s success in this year’s National Tidy Towns Awards, Dr Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive of Shannon Development said: “We are delighted with County Clare’s continuing excellent performance in the Tidy Towns competition
The €1.93 million Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) has been activated in Kilrush, County Clare, providing the West Clare town with advanced broadband and telecommunications infrastructure.
“POSITIVE SIGNS OF GROWTH AS ENTERPRISES CONTINUE TO FORGE AHEAD,” SAYS SHANNON DEVELOPMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE. MINISTER BRUTON WELCOMES POSITIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Details of Shannon Region’s open water swim festival were unveiled on Wednesday 18th July 2012 at a special launch event at the University of Limerick Activity Centre, Two-Mile Gate, Killaloe, Co. Clare.
Re-enactors dressed in costume spanning the Iron Age and early Medieval period to the 16th century will take part in a special ‘Lughnasa’ celebration being organised by Shannon Heritage at their Craggaunowen visitor attraction near Quin in Co. Clare over the August bank holiday weekend.
Tourism businesses in Limerick City and County received a welcome boost last weekend when the Port of Foynes welcomed the largest Cruise Liner ever to have visited the Port.
Up to 20 new jobs are to be created as a result of an historic agreement just signed between Shannon Heritage and Malahide Castle & Gardens Ltd in relation to the operation of Malahide Castle and Gardens visitor attraction in Co. Dublin, which is currently undergoing a €10.5m redevelopment.
The largest ever flotilla of boats to visitLimericksailed into the city’s marina over the weekend as part of the inaugural Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) Limerick/Shannon Estuary Rally.
The largest ever flotilla of boats to visit Kilrush Marina is sailing from Limerick City to Kilrush on Tuesday (3rd July) and spending a few days enjoying the delights of West Clare and the Shannon Estuary as part of the inaugural Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) Limerick/ Shannon Estuary Rally
A leading international aviation expert has said that Government is on the right track in creating an aviation centre of excellence atShannon.
This week saw the launch of a new Limerick Walking Trails brochure by Irish Olympic hopeful, Colin Griffin. The new brochure promotes over 12 walks in Limerick City and County.
Chinese aviation opportunities for Shannon Airport were identified by Dr. Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive, Shannon Development, during a recent visit to Beijing where he was a guest speaker at the China Civil Aviation Development Forum.
Almost 80,000 people attended Bloom, Ireland’s largest gardening, food and family event which took place in the Phoenix Park Dublin over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. The event showcased 27 gardens, 100 Irish food and drink producers, 40 nurseries and 160 retailers across a 70-acre site.
Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in County Clare are in for a special treat on Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th June when Fossett’s Circus comes to town.
Shannon Development’s appointment to the two Government Task Force
Funding has been secured for a €100,000 refurbishment and upgrade of St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick.
Shannon Development is actively working to develop and promote the Shannon Region as a world-class trails destination.
Shannon Development, in association with the Shannon Foynes Port Company, have worked proactively to market Foynes Port
An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, T.D., was in Shannon for the official launch of Transaero Engineering Ireland on Friday 27 April, following the acquisition by Transaero Airlines, the second largest airline in Russia, of the former Air Atlanta Aero Engineering facility at the Shannon Free Zone.
Commenting on the announcement a spokesperson for Shannon Development said:”Shannon Development welcomes the certainty regarding the future of Shannon Airport and the confirmation of its separation from the Dublin Airport Authority.
Shannon Development has selected the Lough Derg area as an international best practice example for a three year EU INTERREG IVC project called TRAP – Territories of River Action Plans, which was recently launched in Bucharest.
Limerick will host a round of the Irish National Powerboat Championships as well as a spectacular party on the banks of the River Shannon over the May Bank Holiday weekend for Riverfest 2012.
The Tipperary diaspora around the world are one of the target audiences for a new business investment drive
Plans are currently under way to improve the tourism offering at Loop Head Lighthouse which is growing in reputation as a new and emerging visitor attraction in Co. Clare.
This week, the Company was delighted to share its expertise and experience with a high profile delegation from the Ahiler Development Agency in Turkey.
Eight Bed & Breakfast operators from Clare, Limerick and NorthTipperary have successfully reduced their environmental footprint thanks to the Green Hospitality Eco-label Certification programme under the EU Cantata2 project, which is managed by Shannon Development in the Shannon Region. Four other European Regions from Spain, France, Portugal and Wales are also participating in the Cantata2 project.
Eggs-tra value as family ticket valid for two major events this Easter
A new event designed to let Limerickpeople know about the wealth of activities and attractions available to them on their doorstep will take place on Wednesday 28th March 2012 at Limerick Racecourse
Shannon Development, in association with the North American Advisory Council (NAAC), recently held a number of influential networking events and one-to-one business meetings in New York targeted at securing North American investment in the Shannon Region.
In September 2011, JRI America Inc announced its plans to establish a Software Development Operation at Shannon Development’sKerryTechnologyParkin Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Let the Shannon Region transport you to a wonderful world of adventure, sport and family fun
Shannon Development has long established links with China dating back to the 1980’s
A smartphone application that uses GPS technology and Google Maps to guide tourists and outdoor enthusiasts around the trails of Lough Derg went live for the first time today (Thursday 9th February 2012).
Welcoming the announcement today (Wednesday, 1st Feb 2012) by Aer Arann under its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus Regional services for Shannon International Airport, Dr.Pat Daly, Tourism Division Manager, Shannon Development said:
Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park in County Clare are in for a special treat next weekend when the Folk Park comes alive as a host venue for an all day festival of music on Saturday, January 14th as part of the Shannonside Winter Music Weekend.
A new broadband initiative at the Shannon Free Zone in Co. Clare is set to provide a significant boost to business in the area
Last week Shannon Development was honoured to be invited to brief the Chinese Vice President on all aspects of the Company’s regional economic development remit.
Shannon Development and Clare County council have expressed disappointment with the decision (today Thursday 15th March 2012) by event organisers IMG Challenger World to terminate their involvement with Sky Ride Etape Hibernia.