The Shannon Airport Group has announced that staff raised €80,000 in 2025 for its chosen charity partners, Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic and Little Blue Heroes.
These organisations provide vital support to children with additional needs, as well as families whose children require long-term medical care, and The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to confirm that both organisations will continue as charity partners for 2026.
This year’s fundraising efforts have brought the total raised for charities by The Shannon Airport Group to €580,000 since the programme’s launch 11 years ago.
Throughout the year, staff took part in a range of successful fundraising events organised by the staff charity committee. These included the much-loved Christmas bake sale, a raffle with prizes such as flights to the US and Europe, and a “Movember” initiative, where team members embraced the challenge to “grow a mo” for a good cause.
The 2025 fundraising programme also featured the launch of the limited-edition Shannon Bear, creatively designed by the Duty-Free team. This bespoke cuddly companion added to the campaign, with all proceeds from its sale donated directly to the partner charities.
Speaking at the announcement today, Vanessa McTigue, Chair of The Shannon Airport Group Charity Committee, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have raised €80,000 for Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic and Little Blue Heroes last year. The team here have always been committed to supporting great causes, and charitable giving has been an important part of our culture for over a decade. Both organisations make a remarkable difference in the lives of children in our community, and we look forward to continuing our support in 2026.”
Thomas Downey, local representative for Little Blue Heroes, added: “We are extremely grateful to The Shannon Airport Group for their support and for the significant funds raised, which will help make dreams come true for some of our little heroes. We are honoured to continue as a charity partner for 2026 and look forward to working with the team again this year.”
Ann Norton of Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic said: “We are a local charity, with children and community at our heart so to partner with The Shannon Airport Group has been very special for us. Their support in 2025 has made a real difference in enabling us to provide life-changing therapies to children in the region. We are delighted to have their continued support in 2026.”
