Shannon Airport Strategy Unveiled

Posted on November 25th, 2010

 24th November 2010: Shannon Airport will prosper by focusing on developing sustainable airline routes, expanding cargo traffic, reducing its cost base and enhancing customer experience, according to Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) Chairman, Brian O’Connell.

Mr O’Connell was speaking at a press conference at Dromoland Castle as he unveiled Shannon Airport’s medium term strategy to grow and develop the airport over the next five years.

To read the full test of the Press Release detailing details of the Strategy please click…

National Recovery Plan 2011-2014 – Chambers Reaction

Posted on November 24th, 2010

Implementation Key:
Corporation Tax Remains Unchanged

Chambers Ireland on 24th Noveber 2010 following publication of the National Recovery Plan  commented that while there are many constructive measures outlined in the National Recovery Plan, the Government has shied away from cutting significant costs out of the public sector pay and pensions bill.

Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland Deputy Chief Executive said, “Ireland needs a credible plan to meet its financial commitments and to get to a balanced budget in a realistic…

Clare Volunteer Discount Card – Press Release

Posted on November 24th, 2010

Clare Volunteer Discount Card Press Release

The Clare Volunteer Centre are looking forward to 2011 as an opportunity to work with both the business and community and voluntary sector to acknowledge and recognise the volunteers of County Clare.
With the support of the Ennis Chamber, Clare County Council, Ennis Town Council and the Clare Local Development Company, a Volunteer Discount Card will be launched in December 2010 enabling volunteers to access a range of discounts and…

Art Exhibition Invitation

Posted on October 8th, 2010

You are invited to the opening of Jerry Cahir’s exhibition CENSORED on Tuesday 12th October 2010 at the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

Download this PDF for more details

Clare County Council Quality of Service Survey 2010

Posted on July 27th, 2010

Clare County Council is committed to providing a high quality service to all its customers. To help them monitor and improve their level of service, they would welcome and value the comments and suggestions for improvement from the business community.

You may not have contacted Clare County Council directly but you may still be availing of many of the council’s services e.g. roads, council water supply, Ennis Leisure Centre, register of electors etc.

Ennis Chamber would encourage all its members…

Chamber Member Wins International Award

Posted on July 20th, 2010
iiaa Announces Irish Salon of the Year Award Winners   
Tracy Tamaris, IIAA Training Director, presents Keri Flynn, Manager Medi C Spa Ennis, with the IIAA "Salon of the Year" award in London

Tracy Tamaris, IIAA Training Director, presents Keri Flynn, Manager Medi C Spa Ennis, with the IIAA "Salon of the Year" award in London

The International Institute for Anti-Ageing (iiaa) celebrated its annual Salon of the Year awards with a fabulous champagne reception and lunch at the chic St Martin’s Lane Hotel in London.  Trophies and certificates were presented to the most successful stockists of…

Cliffs of Moher – New 7 Wonders of Nature

Posted on June 25th, 2010

The Cliffs of Moher is the sole Irish entry short listed as one of the final 28 international sites to contest the New Seven Wonders of Nature global competition.  Ennis Chamber encourages members and visitors to the site to vote for the Cliffs.
Click here for Guide to Voting:Cliffs_New7_Wonders_of_Nature

Mandatory Training Requirement on Pension Scheme Trustees

Posted on June 2nd, 2010
Martin Guerin
Martin Guerin

Are you an Employer?
Are you a Trustee of your company Pension Scheme?

Mandatory training for Trustees of pension schemes has been introduced from 1st February 2010 under the Pensions Act.  In many pension arrangements, the employer acts as Trustee.  Many concerns have been expressed on the impact on these schemes.

 Firstly let us deal with the new requirements, which broadly

Local Chambers Welcome Restoration of Regional UK Connectivity for Shannon

Posted on June 2nd, 2010

In a joint statement issued today (Monday, 31 May 2010), Ennis, Limerick and Shannon Chambers described the announcement by Aer Arann of four new routes from Shannon Airport to key UK destinations in partnership with Aer Lingus as “great news for industry and for the competitiveness of the region.” 

“The fact that Shannon Airport is announcing new routes, and through those, twenty new direct jobs at Shannon, in the current economic climate is a very important development at a time…

The Hub – Meeting & Training Centre

Posted on March 16th, 2009

The Hub Meeting & Training CentreFurnished Conference Room (Up to 10 People). Fully equipped IT Training Room, with broadband, 14 pc’s linked to a modern Dell server (2GB Ram & 2.8 GHz processor) with “Symantec Ghost” software. Air Conditioned. Wheelchair Access. Tea/Coffee Making Facilities. Substantial Free Parking

Click here to download the brochure