The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225 has arrived at Shannon Airport from China carrying the single largest consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be flown into Ireland on a single flight.

The first meeting between airport management and the newly formed all-party Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group has been described as 'positive'.

Since its establishment in the early 1960s, the Shannon Free Zone has gained global recognition for being instrumental in delivering many innovations, from the world’s first duty free zone, the birthplace of aviation leasing, and the spawning of a dynamic sub-supply base to respond to the needs of Ireland’s first influx of foreign direct investment.

Building work on a major 148,000 sq ft development at Blocks K & L at the 300-acre Shannon Free Zone in Co. Clare has recommenced following the easing of restrictions on the construction sector as a result of COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Sinn Féin TDs from Clare, Limerick City and Tipperary yesterday held an online meeting with the CEO of the Shannon Group to discuss the huge challenges facing Shannon Airport in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A nursing home in Co. Clare and a charity in Limerick City are getting some sweet treats thanks to a donation by Shannon Heritage, a Shannon Group company.

Shannon Group has taken the decision to suspend operations at all of its Shannon Heritage visitor attractions from 5.00pm this evening until Sunday 29th March.  

Shannon Group staff have boosted two charities doing invaluable work across the region with a €100,000 donation made this week from its chosen charity programme.