Acknowledging the contribution of its highly skilled workforce in Ireland over the last thirteen years and with the goal of encouraging a new generation to enjoy a career in STEM, Zimmer Biomet has launched an annual scholarship award programme focused on recognising the children of its employees in both Shannon and Galway.

Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has today welcomed the publication of the National Development Plan 2021 -2030 which will provide capital funding for a number of infrastructure projects in Clare including the provision of a rail link connecting Shannon with the Limerick commuter rail network. 

OLED Material Manufacturing Ltd and PPG are embarking on a multi-million-euro capital investment that is expected to create up to 100 high-tech jobs at a new Shannon manufacturing site.

Work is set to begin later this month on the new synchronous compensator at the ESB's power station at Moneypoint in West Clare.

Airmid Natural Handmade Skincare which specialises in natural skincare inspired by the landscape of the Burren has opened its first retail outlet in Ennistymon.

A Co Clare cheesemaker has been elected chair of new national council of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ISME).

John O'Connell of CW Applied Technology in Shannon has been named All-Star Clare Businessperson of the Year 2021 by the All Ireland Business Foundation.

An Ennis business will donate the profits from one of their products to Water Safety Ireland to help raise awareness of swimming.