• €15.5m investment supports approved for SFZ companies leveraging €57m in investments.
• €10.5 million invested in property solutions for foreign and indigenous companies.
• Shannon Development’s tourism campaigns yield almost 600,000 additional bed night, generating €47m visitor spend.
• New Limerick Development Division established to promote Greater Limerick Area.
• Shannon Development own tourism generated initiatives produce significant results – 38 tourism deals signed
• Shannon Development becomes the first state agency in
• €4 million project at
• €3 million Tarbert E-Town project completed
For more information on the Shannon Development End of Year Statement, please go to: http://www.shannondev.ie/News/NewsReleases2010/Title,9506,en.html
16 February 2010
Shannon Development welcomes increase in Continental Airlines services to Shannon Airport
Shannon Development today welcomes the announcement by Continental Airlines to increase its operation at
Welcoming the announcement Paul Ryan, Tourism and Corporate Marketing Manager, Shannon Development, said, “This announcement by Continental Airlines is an endorsement of the continued appeal of the Shannon Region as a popular tourist destination. We are delighted with the decision by Continental Airlines to extend its service and as the Tourism Authority for the Shannon Region, we looks forward to working with them to maximise visitor numbers to our Region.”
29 January 2010
Shannon Development welcomes extension of US Pre-Clearance Facilities at Shannon Airport to include Private Aircraft
Dr Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive, Shannon Development, warmly welcomed the announcement by Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, that the Irish and US governments have agreed to extend the pre-clearance facilities for US bound flights from
Dr Cunnane congratulated Minister Dempsey and his officials in the Department of Transport, and Mr Brian O’Connell, Chairman, Shannon Airport Authority, and his team at the Airport, on delivering this added incentive for air traffic growth for the Airport and the Region.
28 January 2010
Shannon Development Chief joins Shannon Airport Authority Board
Dr Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive, Shannon Development, has been appointed to the Board of Shannon Airport Authority by Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD. Ms Olivia Loughnane, Mid West Task Force Manager, Shannon Development, has also been reappointed by Minister Dempsey to the Board of Shannon Airport Authority.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr Cunnane said “I am delighted to be joining my Shannon Development colleague, Ms Olivia Loughnane, on the Board of Shannon Airport Authority, and I look forward to working with the new Chairman of the Airport Authority, Mr Brian O’Connell, and the other members of the Board, to develop and promote Shannon International Airport as a critical international gateway for industry and tourism in the West of Ireland”.
Dr Cunnane said “As the Regional Development Agency and Regional Tourism Authority, Shannon Development strongly believes that a successful and viable
Dr Cunnane continued “Shannon Development and
10 December 2009