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Considine to Leave Shannon Airport Group for Irish Rail

Mary Considine leaves after six years leading Shannon Airport Group, which supports over 20,000 jobs and contributes €4 billion to Ireland's economy, to become CEO of Irish Rail.

  • On Tuesday, August 12, The Shannon Airport Group confirmed Mary Considine will leave her role after six years to become CEO of Iarnród Éireann.
  • Considine will succeed Jim Meade, who is retiring, and will take up the post of CEO of Iarnród Éireann.
  • Supporting over 20,000 jobs, The Shannon Airport Group's activities, including its property portfolio, contributed 4 billion to the Irish economy, her tenure highlighted by regional growth.
  • The Shannon Airport Group board will begin recruiting a permanent successor, with Ray O'Driscoll, deputy chief executive, serving as interim CEO.
  • In her new role, Mary Considine will lead Iarnród Éireann’s 5,300-strong team and oversee an 8 billion euro capital programme to double passenger numbers by 2030.
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Irish Examiner broke the news in Ireland on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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