1959: Shannon Development established
1960: Shannon Free Zone established
1963: Major tourism initiative commenced at Bunratty Castle
1964: First international consultancy assignments undertaken
1968: Responsible for all regional inward industrial investment
1972: Foundation of the University of Limerick
1978: First Small and Medium Sized Enterprise pilot programme launched
1980: Innovation Centre for indigenous high technology firms opened
1984: National Technology Park commenced
1986: Shannon Development established Shannon Heritage Ltd
1986: Limerick Food Centre opened
1990: Opening of the Shannon World Aviation Park
1994: Shannon Venture Capital pilot programme initiated
1997: Successful launch of Direct Marketing Centres
1999: Launch of Kerry Technology Park for Limerick
Company Tourism Website goes online
2001: Opening of Limerick Navigation System and Marina
2002: Opening of Doonbeg Golf Course
2003: Launch of Shannon Broadband and opening of Birr Technology Centre
2004: eTowns launch
2004: Completion of Limerick MAN (Broadband Network)