A “democratic deficit” exists on the board Shannon Group PLC according to one of the county’s elected representatives.

For the first time in a decade, Shannon Airport recruited four new airlines within the space of a year.

The West of Ireland has a real opportunity to grow its existing and mutually beneficial ties with Canada, Shannon Group said as Canadian Ambassador to Ireland Kevin Vickers visited Shannon Airport on Monday.

Santa’s busiest annual day in the region – short of December 25th itself – is already on the arrival and departure’s board at Shannon Airport, with confirmation this week that the Santa Flights are set to return next month.

JT McNamara, the Limerick jockey who died tragically in July from injuries sustained in a fall, was the posthumous recipient of the biennial Shannon Group Media Merit award at the Mid-West Press Ball at the weekend.

Nominations are being accepted in the search for the top young community leaders in Co Clare.

Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Dr. Yue Xiaoyong paid an official visit to Shannon Airport strengthening the region’s links with China.

Excitement is building in Co Clare ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which commences this Sunday.

Over 160 cyclists were recovering their weary limbs but with a great sense of satisfaction at the weekend after undertaking a 110km round trip straddling Clare and Galway in the Aer Lingus Charity Cycle out of Shannon Airport, which raised €10,000 for Shannon Group’s designated charities.