Eddie's 'dedication to Shannon was obvious' Reporter: '); '); TRIBUTES have been paid to a founding director of the Shannon Chamber and its first acting chief executive Eddie Ryan. Eddie, who passed away earlier this week, had an association with aviation spanning over 70 years, and was awarded the Royal Aeronautical Society’s distinguished service for this lifetime of dedication to aviation and inspiring many young people. He was instrumental in the setting up of the Aviation Museum in Shannon Town. Remembering Eddie, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes says: “Without much help from anyone, Eddie established the Aviation Museum, and along with Jane Magill has since developed it into one of the few visitor attractions currently in Shannon.