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Shannon Development
Shannon Development is an important regional development body for the Shannon Region of the Republic of Ireland and encompases counties Clare, Limerick, and parts of Kerry, Offaly and Tipperary.
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Shannon Airport was built at a stragic point on the early transatlantic flying route, but with the age of the jet, its fortunes declined. Shannon Development was set up as Shannon Free Airport Development Company by the Irish Government in 1959 to promote the airport and region.
Shannon Development is reponsible for a number of areas of development of the region including tourism and industry similar to IDA Ireland. It is responsible for Shannon Free Zone and National Techological Park on which the University of Limerick is located. Shannon Town was also created and managed by the company until it was transferred to Clare County Council in 2004.
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