Who is Shannon Development & what does it do?
Shannon Development is the Irish Government's regional development company for Ireland's Shannon Region. The Shannon Region includes Counties Clare, Limerick, North Tipperary, South Offaly and North Kerry.
Its key activities include:
Continuing to develop and manage the Shannon Free Zone as a world class location for international investment in manufacturing and internationally traded services
Developing and strengthening the indigenous industry sector in the Shannon Region, and building up a knowledge age business culture through targeted supports for enterprise
Developing the Shannon Development Knowledge Network – a network of leading edge technology business locations with direct linkages to third level educational institutions. The network includes the National Technology Park in Limerick, Kerry Technology Park in Tralee, Tipperary Technology Park in Thurles, Birr Technology Centre in Offaly, and Information Age Park Ennis in County Clare
Developing new tourism marketing programmes and new tourism products in the Shannon Region, in conjunction with the industry, to proactively respond to the many challenges facing Irish tourism
Managing commercial tourism businesses, e.g. castle banquets and day-visitor attractions, through a wholly owned subsidiary company - Shannon Castle Banquets & Heritage
Leading and encouraging regional development at urban and rural levels to ensure economic inclusion and balanced spatial development.
For further information about Shannon Development visit the Shannon Development website.
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