Shannon Airport celebrates its long-serving staff

Anthony Tuohy and Albert Finnin of the Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service, Isabel Harrison, business-to-business manager, aviation dcevelopment, and James McKeogh of the Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service, pictured at The Shannon Airport Group Long Service Awards where they were recognised for 30 years of dedicated service. | .

placeholder image — Anthony Tuohy and Albert Finnin of the Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service, Isabel Harrison, business-to-business manager, aviation dcevelopment, and James McKeogh of the Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service, pictured at The Shannon Airport Group Long Service Awards where they were recognised for 30 years of dedicated service. | .

Sixty-three employees with a combined 1,845 years of service have been honoured by airport group

SIXTY-THREE staff of the Shannon Airport group have been recognised for their years of service at a special ceremony this week.

Between them, the employees have clocked up 1,805 years a the local base, and their achievements have been marked with special Long Service Award ceremonies this week

The awards honoured colleagues who have reached the significant career milestones of 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service to the Shannon Airport Group.

They came from a wide range of departments, including the operations, police and fire service, aviation, retail, plus commercuial properties, commercial services and engineering.

Chief executive of The Shannon Airport Group Ray O’Driscoll said: “It was a great pleasure to recognise these 63 team members whose expertise, dedication and hard work have helped shape The Shannon Airport Group over many years and, in turn, have supported the growth and development of the wider region.”

He thanked the staff members.

Chris O’Donovan, HR director at The Shannon Airport Group added: “The Long Service Awards are about far more than celebrating years of service. They recognise the experience, knowledge and relationships that our people have built over the course of many years. At The Shannon Airport Group, we are committed to supporting and developing our people, and seeing colleagues build long and successful careers here is something we are incredibly proud of."

One of those to receive an award was Pat Foley, the head of operations and safety in Shannon Airport.

He said: “Looking back, it's hard to believe how much has changed over the years. I've had the opportunity to work with fantastic people, see the airport through some unforgettable moments, many VIP visits and huge investment and progress. No two days are ever the same, which is what makes it such an enjoyable place to work. It's a real privilege to reach this milestone alongside so many colleagues, and I'm proud to be part of the Shannon Airport story."