A group of Independent TDs from across the West of Ireland have issued a joint statement calling on Government to ensure connectivity from North America and Heathrow to Shannon Airport, and to implement fully the recommendations of the Aviation Recovery Taskforce in support of economic recovery across the region.

Chambers representing businesses that directly support over 100,000 jobs across the Mid-Wet and West have united in one voice in a submission to government for supports to help Shannon Airport navigate the current crisis and establish a new model for aviation in Ireland.

Clare Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley says the Government should consider a road map for the reopening of the aviation sector as Ryanair bases in Shannon and Cork are under threat.

Ryanair is threatening to closes its bases at Shannon and Cork unless the Government relaxes its quarantine restrictions on passengers flying into Ireland.

Aldi is encouraging Irish suppliers who have products with a festive feel to make contact with Aldi via grow@aldi.ie.

Clare FM’s ‘Thank You’ concert, which was broadcast online during the Covid-19 crisis, has been nominated for prestigious national radio award.

Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), together with the Design & Crafts Council Ireland, have announced the opening of the first call for a new Crafting Business Programme which is part of a wider, three year, €1.8m Crafting Europe Project, being run in eight countries including Ireland.

Despite having to postpone its annual Golf Classic until the autumn rather than hold it on its normal mid-summer date, Shannon Chamber welcomed 38 teams, involving 152 players, to the fairways of Shannon Golf Club and despite the recently heavy downpours, the skies remained blue for most of the day.